HISTORICAL G. L. BEATH & CO, DRAPERS, CHRISTCHURCH, TOKEN, ND(ca 1870), KM# Tn8

Description: Beautiful historical G. L. Beath & Co, Drapers, Christchurch, Bronze PENNY Token, ND (ca 1870.) The Token is identified as KM# Tn8. The Token is about 31 mm across, and weighs about 9 g, The Obverse Legend reads in seven lines: G.L. BEATH & CO / CLOTHIERS / DIRECT / IMPORTERS / & / DRAPERS / CHRISTCHURCH The Reverse depicts At center a coat of arms with lion supporters, and the Lettering: Around, ARGYLE HOUSE CASHEL STREET Motto on ribbon below arms, VIX EA NOSTRA VOCO (I can hardly call it ours). Historical note from the Victoria Museum. The One Penny Token was minted by Stokes, Melbourne, and issued by G.L. Beath & Co, Drapers, Christchurch, circa 1870. G.L. Beath & Co. was actually founded by a Mr. Kirby in 1860, and Beath only joined the company in 1866. Kirby later left the business, and Beath brought in his brother-in-law, Frank Malcolm. Beath and Malcolm remained in business together until 1896, trading as G.L. Beath & Co. Malcolm left the partnership in 1896 to go into business on his own and Beath was joined by J.E. Wickenden. Together they expanded their store greatly, and in 1902 they transformed the business into a limited liability company. By this time Beath had retired from active involvement in the business, but he remained a director of the company until his death in 1914. Your Token will be supplied as soon as payment is received. If you have any questions let me know before you bid. Shipping in the US is $5, and to New Zealand about $17 by eBay International Shipping. This does not apply to foreign purchasers, the rates depend on the country. You can rest assured I will find the cheapest and safest option, please check before you bid. I combine shipments. Thanks and good luck!

Price: 54.75 USD

Location: Bloomington, Indiana

End Time: 2024-09-12T14:10:22.000Z

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