Pennsylvania lines ID

[clump63]

This appears to be made of brass, looks like a lid or cover that slid on to a small box. The top reads "THE PROPERTY OF THE PENNSYLVANIA LINES WEST OF PITTSBURGH", stamped in smaller letters across the middle reads "W.W. WILCOX CHICAGO", and at the bottom reads "PLEASE RETURN THIS HOLDER WITH BOTH CARD CHECKS TO THIS CO. PITTSBURGH,PA. SOON AS POSSIBLE". Measures 2-3/4 x 2-1/8 inches.

 

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[dg39]

Perhaps the top to a switch key lock ,box?

 

[PBK]

It's a railroad baggage claim tag/check. Scroll down to the bottom of the page at:

http://www.tagtown.net/types.html

Pennsylvania Lines West of Pittsburgh operated from 1871 to 1918.

 

[lucky1777]

Great job PBK, you are the man..

 

[PBK]

Great job PBK, you are the man..

Naw... but I try to slip one in now and then.
Thanks!

 

[clump63]

You nailed it PBK, thanks for the info.

 

[PBK]

You nailed it PBK, thanks for the info.

Anytime! That's a really nice tag, probably worth $100+ from the right collector.

 

[Angelo]

Damn PBK!

Identified and appraised.

Nice sleuthing.

Tony

 

[PBK]

Damn PBK!

Identified and appraised.

Nice sleuthing.

Tony

Hey, Tony!

We do what we can. No guarantees, but you can't beat the price!

 

[clump63]

I did a search back when I found it and didn't come up with anything. WOW, a hundred bucks, go figure! Found it in a side yard of an old house here in town. The Pennsylvania did run through here for a number of years. Tracks are abandoned now. Thanks for the value PBK.

 

[jeff of pa]

Very interesting to see a professional with 30 years in the antique business have his free and honest appraisal pulled.
It cast a shadow on the Moderators and a number of other people. Shame on you!!!

Pretty sorry state of affairs when the qualified opinion of an expert in a field of knowledge has his input removed. Not very academic behavior if what this forum is supposed to be about positive identification and education, is it?
With all due respect.

Doc

Posts were Pulled because of TROLL LIKE COMMENTS.
and Will be pulled !

The Object has already been I.D.'d and as you would say.

"FISHING"


will not be allowed !



If as much as One word in a sentence is meant to be a DIG on anyone.
the WHOLE Post WILL be REMOVED !

If anyone here is a Professional, Please ACT LIKE ONE !