Late 19th and 20th Century Tokens

New York--New York. 1896 Dr. Jaeger's Sanitary Woolen System Co. Sterling Silver. Plain Edge. Unc Details--Cleaned (NGC).

30 mm. Obv: Small bust facing within circle, "signed" PROF. DR. G. JAEGER immediately below, square-shaped surrounding inscribed DR. JAEGERS SANITARY WOOLEN SYSTEM CO. along top, dates 1886 left and 1896 right, scrolls at top and bottom inscribed NORMAL and PURE WARRANTED WOOL, respectively. Rev: Blank except for maker's name J.F.-N.Y. and STERLING stamped along upper border.

From the Robert Adam Collection of Tokens and Medals. Earlier ex Charles E. Kirtley; Steve Hayden, September 8, 2009. Cardboard 2x2 with attribution and provenance notes included.