Missouri Token ID Help

[Turborick]

This token was found at a recreational site in central Missouri that was in use from the early 1800s to the mid 1900s. It is about the size of a dime but is just a little thicker and I believe that it is brass.

On one side of the token it reads B T & G V (or G W) across the top and has 5 ¢ across the center and on the reverse it reads St Louis Engraving Company. I am looking for any information anyone might have but hope to be able to determine approx. date and possible collector interest. Thanks for looking.

Rick

 

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[idahotokens]

Per Bruce Smith's article in the February 2003 issue of the Journal of the Token and Medal Society, the St. Louis Engraving Co. was in business for a long time, but only produced tokens 1892-1900. Figuring who the initials represent is the big challenge. Good luck!
John in ID

 

[Turborick]

Good evening Idaho, thanks for the info that will give me a great start. As for the initials, I have been looking at railroads and trolley companies but have not gotten anywhere yet. I think it is cool to find an out of the area token here and I am having fun trying to track down its history. Thanks again.

Rick

 

[idahotokens]

My guess would be that the initials belong to the partners who operated the pool hall or cigar store where this token was used.
John in ID

 

[Turborick]

John you are probably right and that means I may never know for sure but I am really glad to have a date range and this token is still one of my favorite relics. I think it will probably just go into the box with the other stuff I don't know what to do with but like and want to keep. Thanks again for your reply and help.

Rick