Sterling coin holders I dug out to share

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WildIdea
WildIdea Posts: 1,881 ✭✭✭✭✭
edited February 11, 2019 7:50PM in U.S. Coin Forum

I was rummaging through some of my papers and came across these adorable coin holders I picked up a while ago. There is a favorite antique shop in Cedarburg, Wisconsin a little north of Milwaukee called Nouveau Antiques that is one of or favorites of all time. We hardly ever get that way but when we do, we make a point to stop as they have all kinds of amazing pieces of Art Nouveau amassed in one place. If you ever get a chance, check it out. The whole town is pretty neat really.

I wasn't expecting to find these old Tiffany coin holders there, but you never know when and where these things will pop up. I asked to see them and I instantly said I would take them. They asked which one and I said "both"!

I picture them used with a smaller clutch purse for making phone calls or whatnot and tossed a few mercs in them just to show what they are for. Just a couple so as to not over stress the spring inside.

If you folks have anything similar, post it here! I would love to see it.




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  • 291fifth
    291fifth Posts: 25,218 ✭✭✭✭✭
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    Do you have any idea when those might date from?

    All glory is fleeting.
  • WildIdea
    WildIdea Posts: 1,881 ✭✭✭✭✭
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    @291fifth said:
    Do you have any idea when those might date from?

    I do not have any idea really. I would like to think they are from a time when a dime meant something. I'm not really up to date on Tiffany other than their vintage items are more sought after than the modern items, but I couldn't tell you when the cut off period was. Maybe someone here could shed some light.

  • ms70
    ms70 Posts: 13,958 ✭✭✭✭✭
    edited February 11, 2019 10:40AM
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    Very cool. I actually have two plastic ones for quarters that are designed just like those. I use them to hold parking meter change. The interesting thing I found out (at least the ones I have) are used in pool halls. I'm assuming for pool tables that take quarters to start a game.

    It's possible yours may have also had a specific use. If you find out let us know. I love'em!

  • JBK
    JBK Posts: 17,881 ✭✭✭✭✭
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    Dance halls back in the day when you could dance with a girl for a dime? (WWII era or so).

  • ChrisH821
    ChrisH821 Posts: 7,152 ✭✭✭✭✭
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    Cool find! I saw your picture of the store before reading the post and thought to myself "man that looks a lot like Cedarburg". I'm up that way fairly often since my parents live only about 10 minutes drive from there. We always get an caramel apple or two from Amy's as well. I don't think I've been in that particular store but I'll be sure to check it out next time I'm in town.

    I'm not sure if you are aware but Cedarburg Coin has moved locations, I'm not sure where to but I know they aren't in their old corner location anymore.

    Collector, occasional seller

  • WildIdea
    WildIdea Posts: 1,881 ✭✭✭✭✭
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    @ChrisH821 said:
    Cool find! I saw your picture of the store before reading the post and thought to myself "man that looks a lot like Cedarburg". I'm up that way fairly often since my parents live only about 10 minutes drive from there. We always get an caramel apple or two from Amy's as well. I don't think I've been in that particular store but I'll be sure to check it out next time I'm in town.

    I'm not sure if you are aware but Cedarburg Coin has moved locations, I'm not sure where to but I know they aren't in their old corner location anymore.

    We had a great friend that lived in Mequan and we were always going there to visit as well a business. Caught a few Packers games etc. Every time we're in Milwaukee, we tour up to Cedarburg to the shops. The Gem Shop is also a favorite and nationally renowned mineral store that is a must see. Last year, I also remember seeing Dunkirk at a family owned vintage movie theatre that night for $1.00. I know you folks would love a day there. We just get a fancy coffee and stroll, taking pictures of the vine covered stone houses and feeling the blood pressure lower for a min.

    The whole region is such a great area for antiques with the age of the area and proximity to Chicago etc, compared to where I live. Now with direct flights to Chicago, were like Bam! In a whole other universe for a few days.

  • 1630Boston
    1630Boston Posts: 14,157 ✭✭✭✭✭
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    Very nice :smile:

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  • CommemKing
    CommemKing Posts: 2,202 ✭✭✭✭✭
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    Those would be nice to have.

  • RogerB
    RogerB Posts: 8,852 ✭✭✭✭✭
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    A contact at a major museum says these were popular from the 1880s to the 1920s. Women were becoming more independent and were out by themselves more. This required cash and cash fell to the bottom of purses. The little coin holders made cash both organized and a bit elegant. They came in sizes for small coins and in many metals usually silver plate, Monograms and added floral decoration were common.

  • johnny9434
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    nice I like

  • grip
    grip Posts: 9,962 ✭✭✭✭✭
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    Spring loaded?

  • 3stars
    3stars Posts: 2,303 ✭✭✭✭✭
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    These were quite popular during the Victorian period in England - Double Sovereign holder in Sterling.

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  • jonruns
    jonruns Posts: 1,202 ✭✭✭✭✭
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    These Tiffany dime holders were circa 1910 to 1920...as likely held Barber vs Mercury dimes

  • fishteeth
    fishteeth Posts: 2,267 ✭✭✭✭✭
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    very nice. Cedarburg is my home town, know the place well. In the 90's almost every store in town was an antique store. Now it is mostly trendy coffee shops and little restaurants. In the old Mill I once walked into one of the stores and found the old lady running the place tearing open a roll of morgan dollars to put in a display case. She knew nothing about coins, but her recently deceased husband had been a bank manager and saved interesting rolls. I ended up buying several rolls of morgans and 4 rolls of washington carver halves. She Said she had many more but shortly after she died and I never got the rest.

  • jwitten
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    @SeattleSlammer said:

    @jwitten said:
    I have one for my $2 1/2 Indians

    Total coins: 3 :naughty:

    Cool sterling holders!

    Yep, cause I didn't want to risk scratching more when I took them out! haha. Here are some of the rest.

  • Musky1011
    Musky1011 Posts: 3,977 ✭✭✭✭
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    My grandfather built a home in cedarburg Wisconsin on his 67 acres..
    he is gone but the home is still there
    I used to live there also

    Pilgrim Clock and Gift Shop.. Expert clock repair since 1844

    Menomonee Falls Wisconsin USA

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  • WildIdea
    WildIdea Posts: 1,881 ✭✭✭✭✭
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    @jwitten said:
    I have one for my $2 1/2 Indians

    Now this has me thinking! haha

    I figured someone here would have something similar. Thanks for posting.

  • grip
    grip Posts: 9,962 ✭✭✭✭✭
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    Musky1011 would like to see a picture of the home. If possible

  • Musky1011
    Musky1011 Posts: 3,977 ✭✭✭✭
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    It was west of 5 corners on 143.. north side... on the curve. Orange brick ranch
    Property ran north to Kaehlers mill road

    Pilgrim Clock and Gift Shop.. Expert clock repair since 1844

    Menomonee Falls Wisconsin USA

    http://www.pcgs.com/SetRegistr...dset.aspx?s=68269&ac=1">Musky 1861 Mint Set
  • mapleman
    mapleman Posts: 1,052 ✭✭✭✭✭
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    @jwitten said:

    @SeattleSlammer said:

    @jwitten said:
    I have one for my $2 1/2 Indians

    Total coins: 3 :naughty:

    Cool sterling holders!

    Yep, cause I didn't want to risk scratching more when I took them out! haha. Here are some of the rest.

    I was wondering about that.
    LOL

  • ShadyDave
    ShadyDave Posts: 2,218 ✭✭✭✭✭
    edited February 12, 2019 8:30PM
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    @WildIdea awesome holders. Mind sharing with those of us who are not as familiar with these as to what they go for?

    @Musky1011 a quick look on google street view brought me to this property. Would this happen to be the house your grandfather built?

  • jonruns
    jonruns Posts: 1,202 ✭✭✭✭✭
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    @ShadyDave said:
    @WildIdea awesome holders. Mind sharing with those of us who are not as familiar with these as to what they go for?

    I've seen them for $200 each at antique stores

  • WildIdea
    WildIdea Posts: 1,881 ✭✭✭✭✭
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    @ShadyDave said:
    @WildIdea awesome holders. Mind sharing with those of us who are not as familiar with these as to what they go for?

    Shooting from the hip, I paid 150.00 a piece and was comfortable with that.

  • ShadyDave
    ShadyDave Posts: 2,218 ✭✭✭✭✭
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    @jonruns @WildIdea thank you both that is very helpful.

  • Musky1011
    Musky1011 Posts: 3,977 ✭✭✭✭
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    No.. it is on 143 it wold be south of that home

    Pilgrim Clock and Gift Shop.. Expert clock repair since 1844

    Menomonee Falls Wisconsin USA

    http://www.pcgs.com/SetRegistr...dset.aspx?s=68269&ac=1">Musky 1861 Mint Set
  • Paradisefound
    Paradisefound Posts: 8,623 ✭✭✭✭✭
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    The fanciest ones I've ever seen! Made me want to browse that antique store B)

  • ricko
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    We have several antique shops here in my little village.... I will have to browse them and look for those. Have not shopped around them for about six or seven months... should be a turnover in material by now. Cheers, RickO

  • jwitten
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    Dang, I did well then. I paid $55 for mine. It is engraved though.

  • jwitten
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    There's a few on ebay right now. Here's one with no monograms for $75 or best offer. Not a bad deal.
    https://www.ebay.com/itm/Vintage-Tiffany-Co-Sterling-Silver-925-Coin-Dime-Dispenser-Holder/303060131046?hash=item468fca9ce6:g:ES4AAOSwQ5VcYwmb

  • ms70
    ms70 Posts: 13,958 ✭✭✭✭✭
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    Here's another with good pics referencing size:

    https://www.ebay.com/itm/Authentic-Tiffany-Co-Sterling-Silver-Coin-Dispenser-amp-Tiffany-Pouch-amp-Box-/202510905466?nma=true&si=iQvvqSxcj8wI2KrTtblciJdFjK8%3D&orig_cvip=true&nordt=true&rt=nc&_trksid=p2047675.l2557

  • SeattleSlammer
    SeattleSlammer Posts: 10,125 ✭✭✭✭✭
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    @jwitten said:

    @SeattleSlammer said:

    @jwitten said:
    I have one for my $2 1/2 Indians

    Total coins: 3 :naughty:

    Cool sterling holders!

    Yep, cause I didn't want to risk scratching more when I took them out! haha. Here are some of the rest.

    Dayum .... I’m counting 56 $2.5’s ..... let me get my calculator :mrgreen:

  • KindaNewish
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    @jwitten said:
    There's a few on ebay right now. Here's one with no monograms for $75 or best offer. Not a bad deal.

    Damn, I just bought this one. I guess that I'll have to start buying quarter eagles to fill it. I wonder how many it holds?

  • Timbuk3
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    That's pretty "cool", I like it !!! B)

    Timbuk3

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