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19th Century Welsh Love Token Sugar Tongs
19th Century Welsh Love Token Sugar Tongs
North Wales, October 7th 1890
A true piece of Welsh cultural history. These love tokens were given as thank you gifts from the striking workers at the various quarries ,hence they are always addressed to a miss or mrs rather than a first name or initials. They are made of either Sycamore or Boxwood and between 3 and 7 inches in length
This love token shown was given as a gift to Miss Jennie Roberts and were given on October 7th, 1890.
These gifts were made by the striking quarry workers and given as a token of thanks to those who donated weekly to the strike fund.
The other item associated with the striking quarrymen was a cardboard notice with the words
'NID OES BRADWR YN Y TU HWN'
(There is no traitor in this house) and the card was displayed in the window of the house.
Dimensions:
7.08 in. (18cm.) long / 2 in. (5.1cm.) wide / 3/4 in. (2cm.) deep.
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Leinthall Earls
Herefordshire
England, UK
HR6 9TS
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North Wales, October 7th 1890
A true piece of Welsh cultural history. These love tokens were given as thank you gifts from the striking workers at the various quarries ,hence they are always addressed to a miss or mrs rather than a first name or initials. They are made of either Sycamore or Boxwood and between 3 and 7 inches in length
This love token shown was given as a gift to Miss Jennie Roberts and were given on October 7th, 1890.
These gifts were made by the striking quarry workers and given as a token of thanks to those who donated weekly to the strike fund.
The other item associated with the striking quarrymen was a cardboard notice with the words
'NID OES BRADWR YN Y TU HWN'
(There is no traitor in this house) and the card was displayed in the window of the house.
Dimensions:
7.08 in. (18cm.) long / 2 in. (5.1cm.) wide / 3/4 in. (2cm.) deep.
Price The price has been listed in British Pounds.
Conversion rates as of 30/MAY/2024. Euro & Dollar prices will vary and should only be used as a guide.
Always confirm final price with dealer.
Date 1890
Late 19th Century Antiques Material Sycamore
Origin Welsh
Item code as1019a010
Status Sold
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Leinthall Earls
Herefordshire
England, UK
HR6 9TS
Tel : 07875752394
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