Cool token and something you dont find often

[halfdime]

Cool token and something you don't find often

I went over to my cousin's house again; she has property that once had an old house on it. I've found 20th century silver and an Indian head penny there, so it's still worth hunting. Yesterday, I dug a small privy and got about a dozen bottles; after an evening thunderstorm, the bottom was a little wet today so I turned on the detector. My first find was a token for The Star Store at 9 E. Washington Street in New Castle, PA. I don't know how well the lettering will appear, so I'll quote it for you: "Good for $1.00 on purchase of $20.00 or over...Use your credit-pay as you wear...Clothes for the family...Make your own terms" On the other side of this half dollar sized piece is a swastika with the lettering "Membership emblem of the good value club." It's a nice find, and so, I think, is the 12.5" pair of wings. Now what this is from is anyone's guess; is it Patriotic? Or, are they angel wings from a small Catholic cemetery adjacent to her property. The wings were at least 100 feet from the cemetery, so I wonder. I've been over there, and they definitely wouldn't be out of place there. Eventually, I'll clean the bottles and post a picture of them, too.

 

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[halfdime]

Re: Cool token and something you don't find often

Hmmm, looks like the camera focused on the Hosta; maybe I'll try again .

 

[ANTIQUARIAN]

Re: Cool token and something you don't find often

I love the bronze or nickel plated iron wings, I wonder if they might have come off a carriage or sleigh or something. Looking forward to seeing the cleaned bottles as well.

 

[MUD(S.W.A.T)]

Re: Cool token and something you don't find often

Nice token, don't know what the wing thing is?

Keep @ It and HH !!

 

[teleman 2525]

Re: Cool token and something you don't find often

cool token and wing thing

 

[Mackaydon]

Re: Cool token and something you don't find often

A token similar to yours (except for the exact address) appears here: (scroll down to The Star Store)
http://www.sageventure.com/coins/value.html
And here is an explanation of the reverse of your token that you might find helpful:
http://www.sageventure.com/coins/tokens.html
Don.......

 

[Jowlz]

Re: Cool token and something you don't find often

The wings were a hood ornament off of an old car. Someone else will have to clarify which car.

I agree. Probably the bottom half of an aftermarket radiator cap mid 20's. Don't know enough about them to tell you year or manufacturer...

 

[ProPointer]

Re: Cool token and something you don't find often

Hello HalfDime,

Very interesting token, ditto the wings.

Thanks for sharing,
PeroPointer

 

[tnt-k9]

Re: Cool token and something you don't find often

Cool token and wings

 

[Kiros32]

Re: Cool token and something you don't find often

Great finds Henry, looks like this place will be productive. See ya on Saturday!

 

[CMDiamonddawg]

Re: Cool token and something you don't find often

Winged ornament from the bottom of a Motometer radiator cap ..I know the Kissel cars used the 8.5 inch wingspan . I believe your wing is from a Kissel car ,early 20,s . Fatty Arbuckle used to drive one . Worth a min. of 65. -100. Nickel plate over brass. find the cap that goes with it more $$

 

[Mackaydon]

Re: Cool token and something you don't find often

Like here:
http://www.google.com/imgres?imgurl...l=en&sa=N&rlz=1T4ADFA_enUS376US376&tbs=isch:1

Great ID CMD
Don.....

 

[CMDiamonddawg]

Re: Cool token and something you don't find often

Like here:
http://www.google.com/imgres?imgurl...l=en&sa=N&rlz=1T4ADFA_enUS376US376&tbs=isch:1

Great ID CMD
Don.....

Yes,WTG , Don ..great pic , it was an aftermarket acc. for rad cap as plehbah and Jowlz mention , the Motometer cap is worth , bucks .The 12.5 wingspan is very cool . 8) 8) CMD

 

[HISPAN]

Re: Cool token and something you don't find often

Nice Winged !!! congrats

 

[DrDetector]

Re: Cool token and something you don't find often

Nice digs HD!

 

[silverfreak]

Re: Cool token and something you don't find often

Cool finds H.D. I love odd stuff like that.