The Godfrey Burr Collection

Portlaw, Malcolmson Bros, card tokens, 1854 (2), for One Shilling and Halfcrown, both signed by W. Brabazon [2]. First lacquered, otherwise good very fine (£150-200)

This lot was sold as part of a special collection, The Godfrey Burr Collection.

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In 1825 David Malcolmson built a cotton mill at Portlaw, co. Waterford and over the next 40 years his family developed an extensive business empire. During this period, new housing, schools, medical facilities and even a Provident Society were established to cater for the expanding workforce. The company began paying employees at its Mayfield factory with card tokens which were readily accepted because of the strength and good reputation of the company