(1834-35) Copper Token HT-247, Day Newell & Day NY

Coin Details

Description

This copper token from Day, Newell & Day advertises the hardware and lock-making firm that operated in New York City during the 1830s. The firm specialized in locks, safes, and security hardware — products that were in growing demand as urbanization increased the need for property protection in rapidly expanding American cities. The token design typically features the firm's name and product specialization. Day, Newell & Day were among the leading manufacturers and retailers of security hardware in antebellum New York. Their products included patent locks, bank vault hardware, and domestic security devices that served both commercial and residential customers. The firm's connection to the metalworking industry made token production a natural extension of their manufacturing capabilities. The lock and safe business was one of the more technically sophisticated branches of the hardware trade, requiring precision metalworking skills and knowledge of mechanical design principles. Firms like Day, Newell & Day competed on the basis of their locks' resistance to picking and forced entry, and their tokens served as reminders of the quality and reliability that distinguished their products from cheaper competitors.

Rarity Notes

Scarce. Copper variety with moderate availability. Rarity R-2.

Cross References

Low 79; Rulau HT-247