✅ SOLVED Need help to idenyify.

[jmachulski]

I found these in a old cigar box that my grandfather had. Please help. I have no idea what they are. Thanks

 

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[72cheyenne]

Tool checks most likely.

I just noticed the small print on the "China Doll" That may be a room key tag from a "place of ill-repute"

 

[Bigcypresshunter]

Tool checks most likely.

I just noticed the small print on the "China Doll" That may be a room key tag from a "place of ill-repute"

25cent for a feelie lol VINTAGE "THE CHINA DOLL HONOLULU TOKEN" (Brothel Tok (07/06/2011)...

 

[72cheyenne]

The Balsam Meadow Project is from a large hydro-electric installation in California. Dam to Provide More Energy for Southland - Los Angeles Times

 

[Bigcypresshunter]

The China Doll is most likely a fantasy token. There are many varieties; different cities HAWAII RARE GEM CHINA DOLL BROTHEL BRASS TOKEN HONOLULU | eBay

China Doll Dodge City listed under fantasy Saloon Tokens - Fakes

 

[72cheyenne]

25cent for a feelie lol VINTAGE "THE CHINA DOLL HONOLULU TOKEN" (Brothel Tok (07/06/2011)...

I found a already sold one on ebay for decent money. I guess they are the real deal and not just a novelty piece. US WWII China Doll Brass Whorehouse Brothel Token Honolulu Hawaii | eBay


Edit. I agree BCH, after further research, they do appear to be vintage fantasy pieces. I found one from San Fran as well. http://www.kaboodle.com/reviews/the-china-doll-brothel-token-san-francisco

 

[jmachulski]

Thank you so much for ur research and input.
Yea the china doll token made me burst into tears in laughter. Lol.

Thanks again

 

[Bigcypresshunter]

Granite-Ball-Grove, 1173 (1979)

GRANITE-BALL-GROVES 1173

Granite-Ball-Groves, a Joint Venture (comprised of Granite Construction Company, Gordon H. Ball,
Inc., and S. J. Groves & Sons Company) and Operating Engineers Local Union No. 3, International Union of Operating Engineers, AFL-CIO Associated General Contractors of California, Inc., and Operating Engineers Local Union No. 3, International Union of Operating Engineers, AFL-CIO.

 

[Bigcypresshunter]

I found a already sold one on ebay for decent money. I guess they are the real deal and not just a novelty piece. US WWII China Doll Brass Whorehouse Brothel Token Honolulu Hawaii | eBay


Edit. I agree BCH, after further research, they do appear to be vintage fantasy pieces. I found one from San Fran as well. The China Doll Brothel Token San Francisco review at Kaboodle

Its amazing what discoloration will do. Patina sells. Its a cool item either way.

 

[Bigcypresshunter]

The Balsam Meadow Project is from a large hydro-electric installation in California. Dam to Provide More Energy for Southland - Los Angeles Times

Read this AROUND THE NATION - Blast Kills 4 and Injures 6 At a Hydroelectric Plant - NYTimes.com

 

[72cheyenne]

Read this AROUND THE NATION - Blast Kills 4 and Injures 6 At a Hydroelectric Plant - NYTimes.com

Yikes!!

 

[jmachulski]

Thanks for the news posts. I was going to sell these one by one. But think ill dabble into the history first behind each pc. Since I now know what they are.

 

[jmachulski]

How do I mark this post as solved from iPhone.

 

[Bigcypresshunter]

How do I mark this post as solved from iPhone.

done

 

[jmachulski]

Thank you Big!!

 

[farleybarb]

Granite-Ball-Groves and Balsam Meadows: Construction project tunnel brass for going underground. Anyone going underground has a pair of tunnel brass; one goes on the brass board and the other stays with you. Tunnel brass is issued so you know who and how many are underground. This information can be critical in an emergency