Rulau's U.S. Tokens book says, "Bentley C. Bibb and H. P. Robbins formed a partnership to manufacture stoves in 1851. It was Bibb & Robbins 1851-1855, Bibb & Co. 1855-1877, Bibb & Son 1877-1889, and B. C. Bibb Stove Co. 1889-1918 or later. Bentley C. Bibb died June 23, 1894, aged 79. From 1851 until 1907 or later its location was the same - 39-41 Light St. (renumbered 107-109 in 1886)." He lists the date as (1889) meaning that date or later. He shows both brass and copper varieties with a valuation of $5 each in Very Fine.
John in the Great 208
, Found this old wood stove token yesterday . It has The B.C. Bibb Stove Co. Baltimore ,Md on one side with a wood stove in the center . The other side says est. in 1851 , The B.C.Bibb Stove Co , firplace heaters , cookstoves , ranges and furnaces. The token is the size of a quarter and made either of copper or brass. Just curious as when these were issued and if it have any value? Thanks for any info
