FRANCE, Provincial. Nice. “La Feria”. Brass Brothel Token (22mm, 1.42 g, 6h). Struck circa 1890s.

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Lot: 454. Estimated: $ 75

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Sold For $ 200. This amount does not include the buyer’s fee.

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FRANCE, Provincial. Nice. “La Feria”. Brass Brothel Token (22mm, 1.42 g, 6h). Struck circa 1890s. DISCRÉTION SÉCURITÉ, facing bust of a woman / LA FERIA/ 8 RUE/ ST MICHEL/ NICE. TC 211005. EF.

Though not exchangeable for services, some late 19th/early 20th century brothels did issue advertising tokens such as this piece.

Closing Date and Time: 9 March 2022 at 12:31:00 ET.

All winning bids are subject to an 18% buyer’s fee.