05-03-200305-03-2003
Skinner Auctions
Skinner AuctionsBolton MA
2170
May 3, 2003 10:00 AMCalender
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Realm Counterfeit Coin Detector

Sell one like this
$118$100
Auction: Sale #2170 - 2170Location: BoltonDate / Time: May 03, 2003 10:00AM

Description:

Realm Counterfeit Coin Detector, by the Specialty Mfg. Co., Manchester, England, with nickeled bar, slotted for four silver coins, on oak base, wd. 3 3/4 in.

Note: Similar to Thomas Towsey's 1877 patent. In each, the coin is put into the slot then force is applied to see if it will break.
Estimate $100-200

Keywords

Manchester, United Kingdom, Thomas Towsey
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