Square Brass Drink Chip from Early New Glarus Saloon Surfaces on eBay

A square brass drink token from an early 1900s New Glarus saloon has surfaced on eBay. Good for 5¢ at the bar, the rare piece reflects local tavern history. Bidding sits at $3.95; auction ends Tuesday at 4:08 p.m. Central.

Square Brass Drink Chip From Early New Glarus Saloon Surfaces on eBay

Square Brass Drink Chip From Early New Glarus Saloon Surfaces on eBay
A small but telling piece of New Glarus tavern history has surfaced online this week, offering a glimpse into how drinks were bought, tracked, and promoted more than a century ago.

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