A Collection of Irish Tokens, Tickets and Passes, the Property of a Gentleman

Miscellaneous Tokens and Checks, Co WATERFORD, Portlaw, Malcolmson Bros, card Shilling, 1854, signature of M. Ross; card Fourpence, 1854, signature of W. Brabazon [2]. First mediocre, second very fine £60-£80

This lot was sold as part of a special collection, A Collection of Irish Tokens, Tickets and Passes, the Property of a Gentleman.

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Provenance: Morton & Eden Auction 14, 25-6 May 2005, lot 860.

In 1824 David Malcolmson built a cotton mill at Portlaw and over the next 40 years his family developed an extensive business empire. During this period new housing, schools, medical facilities and even a Provident Society were established to cater for the expanding workforce. The company began paying employees at its Mayfield factory with card tokens which were readily accepted because of the strength and good reputation of the company