Iron Front Saloon token Austin TX

[TKS1812]

I found this token in Houston by Buffalo Bayou where the railroad tracks used to be. It does say Neff and Duff on the reverse side which would date it between 1877 - 1881. I think it may be bronze by the red stain on the longhorn and I would love to have it cleaned up. Any suggestions?

 

[TreasureCatto]

Are there more pictures in HD?

 

[TKS1812]

Let me try to take some better ones.

 

[TKS1812]

Here is an up close pic and one of the back side.

 

[TreasureCatto]

Here is an up close pic and one of the back side.

The reverse should’ve looked like this V


Just for a composition test do a magnet and ring test.

 

[Mackaydon]

Great save !!
Here's some history (and a pic of your token):
Those Pre-Pro Whiskey Men!: John Neff ? Genial Proprietor of Austin?s Iron Front Saloon
Don...

 

[TKS1812]

Perhaps one variant of the token. This one is rather worn and in pretty rough shape I am assuming from being outside for who knows how long. It is not ferrous metal but could be German silver? I read that the tokens were made out of both.

 

[curbdiggercarl57]

I swear I see the letter "S" on the reverse which could be the sign "&" heavily worn down.
That is a fantastic token in any condition, and you can always rely on Mackaydon to supply needed info.
Kudos!
Carl

 

[A2coins]

Good info freakin nice token