Jamaica, KINGSTON, A.L. Malabre & Co., coaling tallies (2), uniface, stamped A.L.M.C., second also stamped F, zinc, 25mm, (Lyall 348, 349; Prid. - ; Roehrs 1218) [2]. Both fine or better with some minor surface corrosion £50-£60

This lot was sold as part of a special collection, World Tokens, the Property of a North Country Collector.

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Provenance: Bt. 1982

A. L. Malabre & Co. Ltd, shipping agent and coal contractor, a company formed by Arnold Malabre in 1856 out of the remnants of William Titley & Co., shipping agents, established in 1826. The tallies were used for the loading of coal into the bunkers of coal fired ships.