Large Silverpl 1770 Tag ? SOLVED

[vickilynn]

Ok I found another object someone may be able to help with.Large tag or token One side has an old automobile ( I think) It read NICHOLAS J CUGNOT 1770 the other side reads A FORTUNE FOR CHRISTMAS ? .It measures about 2" 3/8. Silverplated Im guessing. The top has a slit . Can take a pic if needed.

 

[crazyjarhead]

Re: Large Silverpl 1770 Tag ?

Ok I found another object someone may be able to help with.Large tag or token One side has an old automobile ( I think) It read NICHOLAS J CUGNOT 1770 the other side reads A FORTUNE FOR CHRISTMAS ? .It measures about 2" 3/8. Silverplated Im guessing. The top has a slit . Can take a pic if needed.

Pic's would be very helpful in identifying

 

[Kenosha Kid]

Re: Large Silverpl 1770 Tag ?

http://webcache.googleusercontent.c...CHOLAS+J+CUGNOT+1770&cd=1&hl=en&ct=clnk&gl=us

"In 1771 his vehicle crashed into a brick wall, the first known automobile accident."

Here's your medal:

http://www.sensagent.com/ebay/search-item.jsp?iId=370473504345&sId=-1&dl=pt

 

[nova treasure]

Re: Large Silverpl 1770 Tag ?

http://webcache.googleusercontent.c...CHOLAS+J+CUGNOT+1770&cd=1&hl=en&ct=clnk&gl=us

"In 1771 his vehicle crashed into a brick wall, the first known automobile accident."

Here's your medal:

http://www.sensagent.com/ebay/search-item.jsp?iId=370473504345&sId=-1&dl=pt

Beat me to it, , Bill

 

[Bigcypresshunter]

Re: Large Silverpl 1770 Tag ?

Looks like aluminium. How old is it? 1970? Why was it made?

 

[vickilynn]

Re: Large Silverpl 1770 Tag ?

You people are amazing ! thank you. Vickilynn

 

[Bigcypresshunter]

Re: Large Silverpl 1770 Tag ?

You people are amazing ! thank you. Vickilynn

Yes Kid found a picture of the medal and who Nicholas J Cugnot is but WHAT IS IT? When was it made? and what does it have to do with Christmas? Did I miss it?

 

[Bigcypresshunter]

Heres a timeline on the Cugnut steam engine invented in 1769, the accident in 1770 and several successful 6 mile journeys from Paris to Vincennes in 1863 but I cant find anything on this Christmas token? http://webcache.googleusercontent.c...s+to+Vincennes+Medal&cd=6&hl=en&ct=clnk&gl=us


I see the green check can someone explain it to me? Thanks.

 

[Kenosha Kid]

Re: Large Silverpl 1770 Tag ?

Looks like aluminium. How old is it? 1970? Why was it made?

OK, kind of have an answer. Yes, it's aluminum.

http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=160488446897

"Fortune for Christmas"...as in, Fortune Magazine. The magazine was founded in 1930, so that'd be the earliest date for this. I haven't tracked down the issue yet, but I'd guess it was a giveaway with a subscription way back then (the airplane looks like a late 1930s DC-3)...oh, I believe it was then meant as a Christmas ornament and not a token, medallion, etc. based on the hole at the top and the slogan.

 

[Bigcypresshunter]

Re: Large Silverpl 1770 Tag ?

Looks like aluminium. How old is it? 1970? Why was it made?

OK, kind of have an answer. Yes, it's aluminum.

http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=160488446897

"Fortune for Christmas"...as in, Fortune Magazine. The magazine was founded in 1930, so that'd be the earliest date for this. I haven't tracked down the issue yet, but I'd guess it was a giveaway with a subscription way back then (the airplane looks like a late 1930s DC-3)...oh, I believe it was then meant as a Christmas ornament and not a token, medallion, etc. based on the hole at the top and the slogan.

Good work Kid! Now we are getting close to a green check. Just finding another token identical doesn't green check make. Thanks.