Used from 1953 to 1980, New York's first tokens
were it's most unique, distinguished by a
bold "Y" cut in it's brass. The "Y" cut token was an excellent
example of the industrial design
of that period, showing how a common object could be both functional and aesthetically
pleasing.
Tokens are bezel-set in a 24kt gold plated backing. Subway token cufflinks are packaged in a
unique NYC
map
gift box, and include an official MTA Certificate of Authenticity.
Tokens on the right are bezel set in solid sterling
silver and are packaged in a leather NYC map gift box.
" Chicago CTA Token Cufflinks " Item # 11C
$ 85.00
Chicago discontinued these dime-sized tokens
in 1999 when the CTA went to an automated paper
ticketing system. Used for fare on the subway and elevated "L"
trains, each authentic token is
made of antiqued stainless steel, and feature the official CTA logo in the center.
Subway token cufflinks
are bezel-set in
a sterling silver plated backing, and are gift boxed in a unique Chicago map gift box.
Includes a
CTA Certificate of Authenticity.
" Boston MBTA Token Cufflinks " Item
# 11B
$ 85.00
Slightly larger than other cities, Boston's MBTA token is about the
size of a nickel.
Authentic brass tokens feature a big, bold "T" design on one link, and an
electric train image
on the other cufflink which is the flip side of the token.
Subway token cufflinks are bezel-set in a silver
plated backing, and are gift boxed in a unique Boston MBTA
map gift box similar to Chicago and
New York's box above. Includes MBTA Certificate of Authenticity.
" Honolulu Rapid Transit Cufflinks " Item
# 12HON
$ 85.00
These authentic antique Honolulu Rapid Transit cufflinks are made of stainless steel
tokens
and about the size of a quarter. The Honolulu Rapid Transit Company was a
unique, in that it was a
private enterprise at the time. All tokens are dated 1951.
These transit cufflinks feature a
solid sterling mechanism, and are gift boxed.
" Israeli Asimon Telephone Token
Cufflinks
" Item # 55TT
$ 95.00
These unique silver plated phone tokens were discontinued
years ago when there was only one phone
company in Israel. Instead of accepting traditional coins, customers had
to purchase these tokens to
make calls on public phones. A common nuisance when using these tokens was
that calls would abruptly end
with no warning once the token ran out, forcing users to guess the amount of
time they had left or repeat the call!
These cufflinks feature a beautiful deer logo and Hebrew writing of the Israel phone
company.
About the size of a nickel, tokens are bezel set in a silver plated
backing and are gift boxed.
" Authentic Roman Coin Cufflinks " Item # 55RC
$ 250.00
Each pair of authentic roman coin cufflinks dates
from 337 - 378 A.D. and is from the
reign of Valens or Constantius II. These bronze coins are set in a solid
sterling
silver, and arrive with a signed certificate of authenticity. Each pair
also comes with
a detailed description about the actual coin used! Roman coins are about
the size of a penny.
Packaged in a signature gift box.
" Indianhead Penny on Sterling " Item #
8IH
$ 75.00
Genuine antique Indianhead penny cufflinks on a solid sterling
silver backing and mechanism.
Most coins are dated from the early 1900's. (No specific date requests
please.)
Certificate of Authenticity included.
Packaged in a handmade Italian leather gift box.
" Mercury Dime Cufflinks " Item # 18CF
$ 69.50
Genuine antique Mercury dime cufflinks on a
silver plated backing and mechanism.
To make each coin a standout, each has been highlighted by hand in 24kt gold for
a beautiful two-tone appearance, then covered in clear enamel to protect the
finish.
Most coins are dated from the 1930's & 40's. (No specific date requests
please.)
Gift Boxed.
" Buffalo Nickel on
Sterling "
Item # 8B
$ 65.00
Genuine antique buffalo nickels feature a solid sterling
silver backing and mechanism.
Most coins are dated in the 1930's. (No specific date requests please.)
Certificate of Authenticity included.
Packaged in a handmade Italian leather gift box.
