Plantation & Related Tokens. John T. Waterhouse, importer. WM Advertising Token (34mm, 13.09 g, 12h). Struck circa 1855-1860. PCGS VF Details, environmental damage.

CNG Feature Auction 127
Lot: 955.
Closing Date: Sep 18 2024 11:00 ET

The Gerald F. Borrmann Collection of Hawaiian Numismatics, White Metal

Estimate: $ 1 500

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Plantation & Related Tokens. John T. Waterhouse, importer. WM Advertising Token (34mm, 13.09 g, 12h). Struck circa 1855-1860. HIS MAJESTY KAMEHAMEHA IV, facing bust of King Kamehameha IV / JOHN THOMAS WATERHOUSE • HALE MAIKAI •, beehive with bees above, plants to either side; IMPORTER above. Medcalf & Russell 2TE-1. In PCGS encapsulation 49695746, graded VF Details, environmental damage.

From the Gerald F. Borrmann (Northern California Gentleman) Collection.

John Waterhouse operated two stores in Honolulu. The Hawaiian portion of the reverse legend, HALE MAIKAI, directly translates to “house excellent,” or “a good place to do business.” Medcalf & Russell note that this token is “virtually impossible to find above EF condition.”

The final winners of all CNG Feature Auction 127 lots will be determined during the live online sale that will be held on 17-18 September 2024. This lot is in Session Three, which will begin 18 September at 9 AM ET.

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