WM. Brisley
Country of Issue: UK Manufacturer: Ajax Ltd, Hastings,
Made in USA (by Whitehead & Hoag Co) Edge: ?
Diameter: 38mm
A celluloid issue with an encased King Edward VII
farthing. Obverse only showing and no doubt
dated in the range of 1902-1910.
Obverse Legend: MEMBER OF TURF GUARDIAN
SOCIETY WM.BRISLEY, 17 PREBEND GARDENS,
CHISWICK,W. BUSINESS CONDUCTED ON CREDIT
PRINCIPLES ENTIRELY AND BY CORRESPONDENCE
ALONE.WRITE FOR TERMS.
AJAX LTD. HASTINGS MADE IN USA
Reverse Legend: LUCKY POCKET PIECE / KEEP ME AND NEVER GO BROKE
( Images and Information Courtesy of Gavin Scott )
Encased Farthings 