Important British Trade Tokens

Penygraig, Penygraig C.S.L., bracteate brass Penny, 25mm (Cox 146); Pontardawe, W[illiam] G[ilbertson] & Co Ltd, brass Eightpence and Sixpence, both 25mm (Cox 300, cf. 301); Tonypandy, Tonypandy Athletic Workmens Institute, brass Sixpence, 24mm (Cox 67); Treharris, Treharris Liberal Workmens Club, uniface nickel check, 29mm (Cox 78) [5]. Gilbertson pieces very fine and better, others about very fine (£40-60)

This lot was sold as part of a special collection, Duplicate Tokens from the Collection of David Griffiths.

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Provenance:
Fourth and fifth Simmons Mailbid Sale 24 (235, 239).

William Gilbertson & Co acquired the Primrose Forge & Tinplate Works, Pontardawe, in 1860, greatly expanding the facility so that it became the town’s principal employer; the checks were issued some time after 1885. Tonypandy Athletic Workmens Club and Institute, 87-8 Primrose street. Treharris Liberal Workmens Club, Bargoed terrace