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Bedrock of the Community
 United States
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I found this in a box that had some other tokens and it seems to be the most interesting (to collectors). I haven't been able to find another with W. A. Burrell and know these tokens were issued to businesses that purchased billiard tables from Brunswick-Balke between the 1870s and 1950s. It looks to be made of aluminum which, I believe, would place it later on the timeline. Anyone have an idea of date or when and where W. A. Burrell operated? Thanks for any input/knowledge!   In Memory of Crazyb0 12-26-1951 to 7-27-2020
In Memory of Tootallious 3-31-1964 to 4-15-2020
In Memory of T-BOP 10-12-1949 to 1-19-2024
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Pillar of the Community
United States
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Aluminum was used fairly early for some tokens, That's why the later ones I have a modern table token and it is from brass alloy it last longer. Check here http://www.tokencatalog.com/ |
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Bedrock of the Community
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I checked there before, but couldn't find anything on Burrell. I found plenty of similar tokens from the late 1800s-early 1900s.
In Memory of Crazyb0 12-26-1951 to 7-27-2020
In Memory of Tootallious 3-31-1964 to 4-15-2020
In Memory of T-BOP 10-12-1949 to 1-19-2024
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Cool, I find this particularly interesting because I work for the Brunswick corporation in Canada. I'm in the marine and boating industry, not the Billiards, but still under the same umbrella. I did a quick search and found some links that might be useful for background information: https://www.brunswickbilliards.com/historyI clicked on "The Brunswick Library" and searched 'Balke' and it brought up all sorts of information including old newspaper advertisements from the 1860's, maybe you can find one from Mr Burrrell? I also tried searching 'Burrell' without any luck but maybe you will be more successful. |
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Here's some info I pulled from the Brunswick website which indicates it was sometime after 1879. It was known as the Brunswick-Balke-Collender Company up until April 1960 so it didn't really help me narrow down a date but I will continue my research. You've got me intrigued now. Quote:
In 1873, Brunswick merges with Julius Balke's Great Western Billiard Manufacturing. The company name was changed to the J.M. Brunswick & Balke Company, and it was incorporated with a capital stock of $275,000. Quote:
In 1879, Hugh W. Collender and Brunswick merged to form the Brunswick-Balke-Collender Company. With a company that now joined the three leaders in the industry, Brunswick, Balke and Collender, shareholders' meetings began to be held regularly and a board of directors was formed. Not only was the company the largest billiards equipment operation in the world, but it was larger than all competitors combined. |
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Bedrock of the Community
United States
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I think I'm about to go cross-eyed searching through histories, the U.S. Census, obituaries, geneoligies, etc. The only thing I've found is the name Burrell associated with a saloon at the Benson Mines in NY but no one with the initials W.A.  Maybe I could inquire about it directly to Brunswick-Balke. The only other Burrell trade token I found was S.C. Burrell and there's no other info except a date of 1948 and Newark, Ohio. I checked the 1940 Census and found a Shannon C. Burrell but he was a "laborer" and not in Newark. So I searched the census for W.A. Burrell in Ohio and came to nothing.  This one's really testing my research skills (which probably aren't that great anyway).  In Memory of Crazyb0 12-26-1951 to 7-27-2020
In Memory of Tootallious 3-31-1964 to 4-15-2020
In Memory of T-BOP 10-12-1949 to 1-19-2024
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New Member
United States
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Amateur collector here and probably the only female here as well. I have been slowly collecting since I was a kid and I had someone give me one of these tokens it has the same image on the front as spruett001 has but the back of mine has J.P.A. and nothing else. I have looked and looked with no luck finding out what it stands for can anyone help? It is in great shape and shows a lot of detail I would love to post a picture but I'm not quite sure how too.
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Pillar of the Community
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 to the CCF, Mickey. Hope you enjoy the experience. Given a little patience and a few trial runs, posting pics here is a snap. I'm guessing that the subject piece was issued between 1875-95. I checked Richard's Token Database, a super website that's constantly growing, and this piece has yet to be listed. There is a billiard token that was issued by one Charles M. Burrell, circa 1924, in New Castle, Colorado; perhaps, a relative? Here's a link: http://www.tokencatalog.com/display...043;ListingsThese BBC tokens are fairly popular among collectors. The mavericks and more common issues tend to sell in the $35 range or thereabouts. Edited by ExoGuy
05/31/2017 8:30 pm
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Bedrock of the Community
United States
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Mickey! Check out http://www.tokencatalog.com and see if you can find any matching. I was unable to find more info on mine but since this topic has been revived, I registered and submitted mine (TC-484031). It was a very simple process so if you can't find yours, maybe consider contributing it. Maybe someone else will come across them and be able to add some info.  In Memory of Crazyb0 12-26-1951 to 7-27-2020
In Memory of Tootallious 3-31-1964 to 4-15-2020
In Memory of T-BOP 10-12-1949 to 1-19-2024
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New Member
United States
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Well I figured out how to upload photos! This is only coin I have that I absolutely can not find any information on.   |
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Pillar of the Community
United States
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Found this old thread while searching for Brunswick-Balke-Collender tokens. I have one with the name Sam Haith on the token and a trade value of 3 1/3 cents. Still working to ID Mr. Haith.
"Nummi rari mira sunt, si sumptus ferre potes." - Christophorus filius Scotiae
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Pillar of the Community
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Can you post some pics of you token Bump?
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Pillar of the Community
United States
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I'm not home tonight, but I'll try to get one on here tomorrow. Thanks.
"Nummi rari mira sunt, si sumptus ferre potes." - Christophorus filius Scotiae
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Bedrock of the Community
United States
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You're a bit lucky, Bump, you have an actual first name instead of an initial! Although, a name like Sam isn't going to narrow things down much. I never did find out the specific origin of mine, but after a certain point, it didn't matter. I generally know the time period it was created and for what, so that's good enough for me!  P.S. I can't quite be sure, but it seems that Mickey's token is a bit smaller than mine. In Memory of Crazyb0 12-26-1951 to 7-27-2020
In Memory of Tootallious 3-31-1964 to 4-15-2020
In Memory of T-BOP 10-12-1949 to 1-19-2024
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09/15/2018 01:57 am
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Pillar of the Community
United States
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Here is an image of the Haith token. I didn't measure but it is just a bit smaller than a U.S. large cent and about half as thick. Web search hadn't been fruitful yet but still working on it.  "Nummi rari mira sunt, si sumptus ferre potes." - Christophorus filius Scotiae
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