A celluloid issue with an encased King Edward VII farthing.
Obverse only showing and no doubt dated in the range of 1902-1910. On the token’s rim are the manufacturer’s details.
ObverseLegend:(facing portraits of King Edward VII and Queen Alexandra)
ReverseLegend:SHIRTS “SALEM” WAISTS / STEWART, ALLAN & LE MAISTRE/ MONTREAL
Country of Issue: CanadaManufacturer: Whitehead & Hoag Co U.S.A. Issued: 1902 Edge:THE WHITEHEAD & HOAG CO., NEWARK,N.J. U.S.A. Diameter: 38mm
(Images and Information Courtesy of James Williston, Canada)
Encased Farthings 