Oldschool digs neat old token!!

[DanMI]

Well, me and Oldschool ain't been out much lately. Fields are pretty much planted, weeds are high, rain, you name it. But today we did get out to an old church for a little bit, and wouldn't you know it, Oldschool got a great Foster and Parry Grand Rapids store token. Most sites I looked at put it mid 1800's, like 1845-1860. I thinks it's pretty cool. All I managed was one Indian, 1893. HH all Dan

 

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[michigan michael]

At least you guys hit 2 good ones! WTG!

 

[postalgriff]

good hunt, Id be happy with those finds. that token is very cool

 

[Michiganne]

Very cool token, Oldschool! Looks to be in nice condition, too.

An IHP from the 1800's isn't too shabby either.

Keep digging guys!

 

[Mackaydon]

In the fall of 1845, Foster entered a partnership with Thomas W. Perry. The firm of Foster and Perry was continued until Jan. 1, 1855 at which time Parry retired. This timeframe suggests the date range of this token.

Here's one for sale for $35.00:
http://www.rarebooklink.com/cgi-bin/kingbooks/93-1106

And here's some more history on that company:
http://www.rarebooklink.com/cgi-bin/kingbooks/93-1106
Don.........

Source:
http://books.google.com/books?id=l2...+Parry+Grand+Rapids&ie=ISO-8859-1&output=html

 

[SaginawIan]

I found one of the exact same tokens here in Oakland County last fall - I was wondering what it was. Nice finds! That business must have been pretty well established. It's an old token that's for sure,

Nice job, Ian

 

[Giant056]

Nice keepers for sure

 

[Mike from MI]

Nice digs! I have seen a few of the tokens. Congrats!

 

[Mackaydon]

Mike; you and Oldschool may have found a hot spot; keep swinging. That token is especially awesome.

 

[fistfulladirt]

Now that is one OLD token! Congrats you guys. Keep swingin! FFD