Crude token

Merf · Oct 23, 2008

Found this today at an 1800s site. Any info is appreciated. TIA

BuckleBoy · Oct 23, 2008

That's a WONDERFUL token! Maverick, but one of the BEST mavericks I've seen anywhere.

Merf · Oct 23, 2008

Thanks Buckles---Looks like they first spelled good with 3 Os. ::)

Montana Jim · Oct 23, 2008

Looks like it was originally G O O G, and then overstamped with the "D"... LOL

VERY cool token!

Merf · Oct 23, 2008

Montana Jim said:
Looks like it was originally G O O G, and then overstamped with the "D"... LOL

VERY cool token!

Thanks Jim----I have to wonder what it was used for. :icon_scratch:

It looks homemade.

Montana Jim · Oct 23, 2008

It's a common themed token and think this was handmade for a friend... or wanna-be friend. A maverick (I know you hate that term - LOL) and prolly from the 20s - 50s.

woody50 · Oct 24, 2008

Yes handmade, but nice to have in your pocket I am sure! You never know when it will come in handy..

EDDE · Oct 24, 2008

thread over

Gypsy Heart · Oct 24, 2008

May i have my token now?

Tony in SC · Oct 24, 2008

They were given away as prizes for games at county fairs between 1890 and 1930, when county fairs had kissing booths. If you did not have a token a kiss could cost anywhere from a quarter to a dollar.(only the pretty girls could get a dollar for a kiss), Tony

PS: This is an early one! The newer ones were done by machine, this one appears to have been done by hand.

BuckleBoy · Oct 24, 2008

Tony in SC said:
They were given away as prizes for games at county fairs between 1890 and 1930, when county fairs had kissing booths. If you did not have a token a kiss could cost anywhere from a quarter to a dollar.(only the pretty girls could get a dollar for a kiss), Tony

PS: This is an early one! The newer ones were done by machine, this one appears to have been done by hand.

Sounds like a winner to me! :thumbsup:

Merf · Oct 25, 2008

Gypsy Witch said:
May i have my token now?

Merf · Oct 25, 2008

Tony in SC said:
They were given away as prizes for games at county fairs between 1890 and 1930, when county fairs had kissing booths. If you did not have a token a kiss could cost anywhere from a quarter to a dollar.(only the pretty girls could get a dollar for a kiss), Tony

PS: This is an early one! The newer ones were done by machine, this one appears to have been done by hand.

Thanks for the info Tony :thumbsup: