How many people find pre-1900 Dog tax tags?

[free2Dtect]

The oldest I've found was an 1902 pictorial. Which I no longer have, but I did get $57 for it.

 

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[kenb]

Free, whats a dog tax tag??

 

[jeff of pa]

I have 3 early ones. Can't list dates at this time, their out in my museum. I'll have to try & update tomorrow Ken, DOG tax is the early term for Dog License

 

[kenb]

Thanks Jeff, I've got two but there from the 1940's or early 50's. "Dog tax" more Govt. BS, pre 1900's can you believe it?

 

[vwayne1]

I found two (1913, 1918) dog tax tags when I lived in el paso. Very cool looking. Wish I had a pic of them.

 

[jimmyg8138]

My oldest is a 1882 New York Dog License #1542

 

[Lowbatts]

Got a local one from the 1890's somewhere here in Lowbatts Local Lore Museum. Found it under a sidewalk a couple years back near a hotel tag from the same era and a beat up seated lib dime. I recall it was a cool day of digging!

 

[DeadLizard7]

I just posted this pic in the What is it section of the forum...

I found this at an old home site in NM. Near it I also found an 1896 V-Nickel and alot of old glass and other metal things which lead me to believe the site was from around the early 1900's.

Anyway, I was told this is the "Dog Catchers" badge...kinda cool. Is it worth anything?

DL7

It says PACIFIC HUMANE SOCIETY S.F. CAL. along the outer circle and SPECIAL 1390 OFFICER in the middle.

 

[jimmyg8138]

Hi Free2Detect: I was offered $250 for mine. I haven't sold any of my finds SO FAR! Being retired and on a fixed income, I just might in the future. Jim

 

[jeff of pa]

Finally got to look.? First off I should have Mentioned, Mine arn't Pre-1900 either. Mine are a 1902 Dauphin Co. DOG TAX ; a 1942 DAUPHIN CO. DOG LICENSE & a 1961 Schuylkill Co.? DOG LICENSE. havn't broken the 1900 mark either on Dog Tax .

 

[jeff of pa]

Funny thing is I have THOUSANDS of items on display, & it only takes a few seconds for me to find a particular item.

 

[Darod]

Here's a question for you guys.

Where abouts do you find these tags? Are they found in particular areas of the country? States? Or were they all over the country in those days? In other words, could I expect to find any of these in Florida if I'm lucky?

Rod

 

[jeff of pa]

Here's a question for you guys.

Where abouts do you find these tags?? Are they found in particular areas of the country?? States?? Or were they all over the country in those days?? In other words, could I expect to find any of these in Florida if I'm lucky?

Rod

I would say anywhere people owned dogs. and anywhere those dogs, that were Licensed or Taxed would have posabilities

 

[jeff of pa]

sort of the "SLAVE TAG" of the Dog World HUH ?

 

[salvet66]

i found a 1911 dog tag and don't know where it is hope it wasnt worth much. find things like that on back road trails.

 

[Tony M]

My oldest is a York Co Pa Dog Tax? #988 - 1918

 

[Gold_pinger]

My oldest pre-1900 Dog tax tag

Kingdom Of Hawaii 1883.

 

[Gold_pinger]

Hey free2Dtect

Any idea what my old tag is worth?

 

[jeff of pa]

Just a question. HOW do you know it's a DOG TAX TAG ? does it say so on the back ? maby I havn't quite woke up today yet, but I don't see any mention of DOGS on it. ; jeff

 

[Gold_pinger]

Just a question. HOW do you know it's a DOG TAX TAG ? does it say so on the back ? maby I havn't quite woke up today yet, but I don't see any mention of DOGS on it. ; jeff

Well Jeff after I found the first one (a 1888) I just tossed it in my junk box. Then I found another one a year later (the 1883) and did some research to find out what they were. Someone told me the crown looked like the Kingdom of Hawaii crown and it possibly could be a dog tax tag. I sent pics to a collector of tags who confirmed them as such. She told me she has two and would like to buy mine for her collection. She never did tell me what she was willing to pay for them. So now they are in a display with three other tags I found in the same place, a 1941, 1946, and a 1955 (made after the illegal overthrow of the Hawaiian Monarchy).
I'll post a pic when I get the chance.