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Very Rare "Lord & Taylor" Wooden Token c.

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Very Rare  Lord & Taylor  Wooden Token c.
Very Rare "Lord & Taylor" Wooden Token c.<p>1880s Wooden Token with a scene of the Brooklyn Bridge, by Lord & Taylor, New York, Choice Extremely Fine. 2.5" x 4". A fabulously detailed wooden relief scene of the Brooklyn Bridge, with foreground images of buildings in Brooklyn, and the Manhattan cityscape in the distance--prior to the advent of the huge skyscrapers that now define our city. This wooden token was apparently produced and distributed by Lord & Taylor in commemoration of the 1883 opening of the bridge. The back has lettered relief with details about the bridge's construction, its $15,000,000 cost, the thickness of its cables, its length, height, etc. The light brown wood is generally clean and clear, with some minor soiling on back and a few small wood blemishes. Overall this is a fantastic, rare commemorative piece. Important notice: We expect to be auctioning lots at the rate of 200-250 per hour. Sometimes eBay Premier live bid software cannot keep up with that pace, so we strongly recommend that you place a realistic proxy bid now as insurance to avoid disappointment. Also please note that all Heritage/CAA lots purchased through eBay Premier carry a 20% Buyer's Premium.