The Scovill Manufacturing Company of Waterbury, Connecticut produced this telephone token during the early 20th century. The Scovill Company was established in 1802 as a button manufacturer and is still in business today. Scovill was an early industrial American innovator, adapting armory manufacturing processes to mass-produce a variety of consumer goods including buttons, daguerreotype mats, medals, coins, and transportation tokens. There is a hole punched in the center of the token.
Obverse: The legend reads: C. & P. TEL. CO./ DIME TOKEN.
Reverse: The legend reads: C. & P. TEL. CO./ DIME TOKEN.
This button was made by the Scovill Manufacturing Company of Waterbury, Connecticut in the 19th century. The Scovill Company was established in 1802 as a button manufacturer that is still in business today. Scovill was an early industrial American innovator, adapting armory manufacturing processes to mass-produce a variety of consumer goods including buttons, daguerreotype mats, and campaign medals.
Obverse: Profile bust of an unknown man facing right.
The Scovill Manufacturing Company of Waterbury, Connecticut produced this pin around the middle of the 19th century. Scovill was established in 1802 as a button manufacturer that is still in business today. Scovill is an important example of early American industrial manufacturing that adapted armory machines to mass-produce a variety of consumer goods including buttons, daguerreotype mats, medals, coins, and tokens.
This pin has a “S” in the center with a blue background, and reads “SCOVILL” across the center. “SERVICE AWARD” is written at the bottom.
The Scovill Manufacturing Company of Waterbury, Connecticut produced this token around 1878. The Scovill Company was established in 1802 as a button manufacturer and is still in business today. Scovill was an early industrial American innovator, adapting armory manufacturing processes to mass-produce a variety of consumer goods including buttons, daguerreotype mats, medals, coins, and tokens. This token has a hole at the top so it could be worn.
Obverse: The legend reads: FINCA SAN FRANCISCO/SANTIAGO DE MARIA/1878.
This medal was made by the Scovill Manufacturing Company of Waterbury, Connecticut around 1923. The Scovill Company was established in 1802 as a button manufacturer and is still in business today. Scovill was an early industrial American innovator, adapting armory manufacturing processes to mass-produce a variety of consumer goods including buttons, daguerreotype mats, and campaign medals.
Obverse: Bust of Calvin Coolidge facing right. The legend reads: CALVIN COOLIDGE PRESIDENT OF THE UNITED STATES.
The Scovill Manufacturing Company of Waterbury, Connecticut produced this button around the middle of the 19th century. Scovill was established in 1802 as a button manufacturer that is still in business today. Scovill is an important example of early American industrial manufacturing that adapted armory machines to mass-produce a variety of consumer goods including buttons, daguerreotype mats, medals, coins, and tokens.
The button bears Maryland’s seal, the crest with the Calvert arms, supported by a farmer and a fisherman, an eagle over the crest , and a scroll that reads “CRESCITE ET MULTIPLICAMINI.”
The Scovill Manufacturing Company of Waterbury, Connecticut produced this advertising token during the early 20th century. The Scovill Company was established in 1802 as a button manufacturer and is still in business today. Scovill was an early industrial American innovator, adapting armory manufacturing processes to mass-produce a variety of consumer goods including buttons, daguerreotype mats, medals, coins, and tokens.
Obverse: The legend reads: COLLAZO, PEREZ GUERRA & CO./ 1.
Reverse: The legend reads: HACIENDA DE CAFE/ PONCE/ CARMELITA.
The Scovill Manufacturing Company of Waterbury, Connecticut produced this token during the early 20th century. The Scovill Company was established in 1802 as a button manufacturer and is still in business today. Scovill was an early industrial American innovator, adapting armory manufacturing processes to mass-produce a variety of consumer goods including buttons, daguerreotype mats, medals, coins, and tokens.
Obverse: Two laurel branches wreath the rim. The legend reads: VIVE RES.
Reverse: Two laurel branches wreath the rim. The legend reads: LA CAMPA NA.
The Scovill Manufacturing Company of Waterbury, Connecticut produced this advertising token during the early 20th century. The Scovill Company was established in 1802 as a button manufacturer and is still in business today. Scovill was an early industrial American innovator, adapting armory manufacturing processes to mass-produce a variety of consumer goods including buttons, daguerreotype mats, medals, coins, and tokens.
Obverse: The legend reads: COLLAZO, PEREZ GUERRA & CO./ 3.
Reverse: The legend reads: HACIENDA DE CAFE/ JUANA DIAZ/ SEMIL.
The Scovill Manufacturing Company of Waterbury, Connecticut produced this token around 1874. The Scovill Company was established in 1802 as a button manufacturer and is still in business today. Scovill was an early industrial American innovator, adapting armory manufacturing processes to mass-produce a variety of consumer goods including buttons, daguerreotype mats, medals, coins, and tokens.
Obverse: Image of a hand holding a flaming torch. The legend reads: SANTANDER.
Reverse: Image of a six-pointed star. The legend reads: MITAD 1874.
The Scovill Manufacturing Company of Waterbury, Connecticut produced this token around the late 19th century. Scovill was established in 1802 as a button manufacturer that is still in business today. Scovill is an important example of early American industrial manufacturing that adapted armory machines to mass-produce a variety of consumer goods including buttons, daguerreotype mats, medals, coins, and tokens.
The Scovill Manufacturing Company of Waterbury, Connecticut produced this play money token during the early 20th century. The Scovill Company was established in 1802 as a button manufacturer and is still in business today. Scovill was an early industrial American innovator, adapting armory manufacturing processes to mass-produce a variety of consumer goods including buttons, daguerreotype mats, medals, coins, and tokens.
Obverse: Profile silhouette of a boy facing left. The legend reads: PLAY MONEY/50¢
Reverse: Image of a four leaf clover at the top. The legend reads: 50¢/PLAY MONEY.
The Scovill Manufacturing Company of Waterbury, Connecticut produced this token in 1863. The Scovill Company was established in 1802 as a button manufacturer and is still in business today. Scovill was an early industrial American innovator, adapting armory manufacturing processes to mass-produce a variety of consumer goods including buttons, daguerreotype mats, medals, coins, and tokens.
Obverse: Wreath around the rim. The legend reads: Union
Reverse: Wreath around the rim. The legend reads: Liberty
The Scovill Manufacturing Company of Waterbury, Connecticut produced this play money token during the early 20th century. The Scovill Company was established in 1802 as a button manufacturer and is still in business today. Scovill was an early industrial American innovator, adapting armory manufacturing processes to mass-produce a variety of consumer goods including buttons, daguerreotype mats, medals, coins, and tokens.
Obverse: Bust of Ulysses Grant facing left. The legend reads: NATIONAL HEROES/ GEN. U. S. GRANT/ 1822/ 1885.
Reverse: The legend reads: MAZUMA/ PLAY MONEY/ 25.
This 1½ centavos token was produced by the Scovill Manufacturing Company of Waterbury, Connecticut during the late 19th–century. Scovill was established in 1802 as a button manufacturer and is still in business today. Scovill was an early industrial American innovator, adapting armory manufacturing processes to mass-produce a variety of consumer goods including buttons, daguerreotype mats, medals, coins, and tokens.
Obverse: Image of a cannon with the Nicaraguan coat of arms above, consisting of a triangle, a Phrygian cap, and five volcanoes.
Reverse: COMPANIA AGUADORA DE LEON NICA./ 1 ½ CENTAVOS
The Scovill Manufacturing Company of Waterbury, Connecticut produced this token around 1836. The Scovill Company was established in 1802 as a button manufacturer and is still in business today. Scovill was an early industrial American innovator, adapting armory manufacturing processes to mass-produce a variety of consumer goods including buttons, daguerreotype mats, medals, coins, and tokens.
Obverse: The legend reads: AMERICAN INSTITUTE/ NEW YORK/ H.
Reverse: The legend reads: COPY OF GOLD MEDAL AWARDED TO R & W ROBINSON, FOR THE BEST MILITARY, NAVAL, SPORTING, & PLAIN FLAT BUTTONS 1836.
The Scovill Manufacturing Company of Waterbury, Connecticut produced this commemorative medal around 1866. The Scovill Company was established in 1802 as a button manufacturer and is still in business today. Scovill was an early industrial American innovator, adapting armory manufacturing processes to mass-produce a variety of consumer goods including buttons, daguerreotype mats, and medals.
Obverse: Image of a sprig of clover, two hands shaking, and a rising sun. The legend reads: IRELAND/1866/AMERICA.
Reverse: Image of a frigate sailing. The legend reads: IRISH/FB/REPUBLIC.
The Scovill Manufacturing Company of Waterbury, Connecticut produced this freemason’s token during the early 20th century. The Scovill Company was established in 1802 as a button manufacturer and is still in business today. Scovill was an early industrial American innovator, adapting armory manufacturing processes to mass-produce a variety of consumer goods including buttons, daguerreotype mats, medals, coins, and tokens.
Obverse: Triangle in the center. The legend reads: MOUNT MORIAH CHAPTER No. 20 R.A.M./ WARRANTED MAY 31st A.D./ 1921/ WATERBURY, CONN.
Reverse: Image of a keystone, flanked by a hammer and chisel. Keystone reads: KSHTWSST. The legend reads: ONE PENNY.
The Scovill Manufacturing Company of Waterbury, Connecticut produced this token during the early 20th century. The Scovill Company was established in 1802 as a button manufacturer and is still in business today. Scovill was an early industrial American innovator, adapting armory manufacturing processes to mass-produce a variety of consumer goods including buttons, daguerreotype mats, medals, coins, and tokens.
The Scovill Manufacturing Company of Waterbury, Connecticut produced this token during the early 20th century. The Scovill Company was established in 1802 as a button manufacturer and is still in business today. Scovill was an early industrial American innovator, adapting armory manufacturing processes to mass-produce a variety of consumer goods including buttons, daguerreotype mats, medals, coins, and tokens. There is a hole in the center of this token.
Obverse: The legend reads: FOR AMUSEMENT ONLY.
Reverse: The legend reads: THIS TOKEN HAS NO CASH OR TRADE VALUE.