1848 Philadelphia Pennsylvania Albert D. Angue Merchant Token Scarce

This scarce 1848 Albert D. Angue merchant token is a fascinating brass-toned advertising piece from Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. One side features a structured, concentric typographic layout detailing the specific location and business focus of the umbrella and parasol manufactory. The opposing side displays a charming, mid-nineteenth-century illustration of a gentleman wearing a top hat and tailcoat, walking while carrying a bundle of tightly rolled umbrellas tucked beneath his arm. This central figure is accompanied by an additional umbrella motif and a cleverly themed, weather-related motto curving along the upper and lower borders. Presenting warm, golden-brass surfaces and a highly engaging novelty design, this token is a wonderful relic of early American commerce.