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Auction 51 14 Oct 2021
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Malaysia, Penang, International Bodega and Restaurant, brass '5' token, undated (1892?), INTERNATIONAL BODEGA & RESTAURANT around PENANG, rev. value (Pridmore 32), certified and graded by NGC as Mint State 64
The International Bodega and Bar was run by Captain W. Joyce and was located on Union Street in Penang. In 1908 it was described as "a general rendezvous for business men to congregate in and exchange ideas, and for travellers from the ships in harbour to meet each other and enjoy a little cooling refreshment. The Bodega provides plain and wholesome meals at all hours of the day, and stocks the best brands of liquors and cigars. Its internal appointments are homely and cheerful and the attendance is all that can be desired."
(50-100 GBP)
The International Bodega and Bar was run by Captain W. Joyce and was located on Union Street in Penang. In 1908 it was described as "a general rendezvous for business men to congregate in and exchange ideas, and for travellers from the ships in harbour to meet each other and enjoy a little cooling refreshment. The Bodega provides plain and wholesome meals at all hours of the day, and stocks the best brands of liquors and cigars. Its internal appointments are homely and cheerful and the attendance is all that can be desired."
(50-100 GBP)