Tokens and Items with Egyptian Designs
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These items were made a long time ago to cash in on the Egyptian Revival fad of the 1920's.
They include items made by the Johnson Smith Company mail order firm. |
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1. Egyptian Nefertiti Medallion with loop
Bronze, 30 mm, 18.98 gm
Reverse: Pharaoh seated holding stick, Egyptian hieroglyph symbols. 2. Egyptian Pharaoh Medallion with loop
Bronze, 30 mm, 11.28 gm
Reverse: Two tulip flowers facing each other 3. Egyptian Grayson Love Luck token
Brass, 24 mm, 5.68 gm
behind are pyramids, palm trees, crescent moon, and star Reverse: Inscription only: LOVE GRAYSON LUCK
The manufacturer of this token is unknown and so is "Grayson."
The swastika means that it was probably made before 1933. I have seen a similar token with "Harmon" replacing "Grayson." 4. Egyptian Lacquer Manufacturing Company Badge with loop
Brass, 32 mm, 14.57 gm
Reverse: Inscription EGYPTIAN LACQUER MFG. CO. NEW YORK / CHICAGO LOS ANGELES / SAN FRANCISCO LACQUERS / ENAMELS THINNERS THE ROBBINS CO. ATTLEBORO, MASS (Manufacturer) 5. Egyptian Camel Boat Medallion with loop
Bronze, 30 mm, 18.87 gm, 3 mm thick
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Johnson Smith Company
The Johnson Smith Company is a long-time mail order firm.
They made these Egyptian symbol items.
6. Johnson Smith Company Transylvanian Mortuary Token
Steel, chrome plated, 28 mm, 8.28 gm
TRANSYLVANIAN MORTUARY / GOOD FOR $50.00 IN TRADE / EAST WHASKO, ILLINOIS
This is a fantasy token, supposedly made by a Rockford, Illinois watch dealer.
They were sold by the Johnson Smith Company in the 1960's. 7. Johnson Smith Company Symbol of Luck Pocket Coin
Bronze, 32 mm, 10.75 gm
(A "Yin-Yang" symbol or backwards "S" in a circle) FOR GOOD FORTUNE CARRY THIS LUCKY COIN
The "Symbol of Luck Pocket Coin" can be found in the Johnson Smith Company 1948 catalog of novelties.
8. Johnson Smith Company 1948 Catalog listing for above item
From the catalog listing:
Egyptian Symbol of Luck Pocket Coin
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Kaeser & Blair Company
The Kaeser & Blair Company issued this token.
It is located in Batavia, Ohio and was founded in 1894 as the Cincinnati Printing and Paper Products Co.
in Cincinatti, Ohio.
It is an advertising agency and used to manufacture promotional products.
9. Kaeser-Blair Company Egyptian Token
Aluminum, 29 mm, 2.85 gm
GOOD LUCK BECAUSE OF HIGH MERIT KAESER E BLAIR INC. OSBORNE REGISTER CO. CINTI. O. (Manufacturer) |
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Silver Bullion Round Egyptian Theme
This two ounce silver bullion round is manufactured by Provident Metals.
10. Silver Bullion Round Egyptian Cleopatra
Silver, 40 mm, 62.68 gm, 5 mm thick
Lettering underneath: 2OZ / 999 / Ag |
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