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