Brass Railway Baggage Tag... what era?

[mack0238]

Hello all, found this baggage tag near the depot at Deer River, MN.

It's definitely brass... and looks really cool.

Any ideas as to what era it was used in!?

Thanks!

 

[Kurios1]

Not sure of it's age but, I can confirm it's got coolness factor going for it. Nice find.

 

[trapperart]

No help with age but congrats on a nice find

 

[vpnavy]

While you are waiting - I searched Google and found the history of the GN Railroad on: What was the Great Northern Railway?

 

[diggingthe1]

That is a beauty. Those sure look nice in your collection. I sold a cool one I found but wish I would have held onto it. If you find an extra let me know Congrats on a great keeper!

 

[dirtlooter]

very cool find, the railway/railroad history is very colorful and you found a little piece of it

 

[pepperj]

Nice tag, always was fond of RR finds.

 

[against the wind]

Headquarters in St. Paul, MN, the Great Northern Railway was in service from 1857 to 1970.
Cool find,, congratulations

 

[Trezurehunter]

Thats a very nice looking Railway Tag, although I dont know if it would be considered a baggage tag. Most baggage tags had a claim number on them. It is obviously some sort of a tag for the railroad that was attached to something, maybe a mailbag ? Its still a great find no matter what it was attached to !

 

[Donnie B from VA]

I love railroad items! Here's a link for info: Railroad Baggage Tags - Railroadiana Online

 

[Mackaydon]

Contact 'Dale' at this site to get an evaluation and some background regarding your tag.
Antique Railroad Baggage Tag Values | Antique Railroad Memorabilia
Don......

 

[Mackaydon]

Great find !!
Here's one like yours that sold for $275.
https://auctions.railroadmemories.com/87/view/?lot=50
Don......

 

[texjim]

It does have a coolness to it.. Nice find

 

[Mackaydon]

I can narrow the time range a little: The tag maker, C. H. Hanson Co., didn't come into existence until 1866.
Actually, they still are in business and you may wish to contact them for more information.

C.H. Hanson : Company
Don....

 

[mack0238]

Thanks so much all!!
I knew you guys were pros on research.
Excellent work.
I'm diving into more history now!