1890 Bearer's Pass

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National Bank Notes > Colorado

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Denver Rio Grande Railroad, Colorado Midland Railroad & Union Pacific Railroad Bearer's Pass
Grade: NGC Genuine    

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Silver Pass for the 8th Annual T.P.A. Convention in Denver. This unique item sold in Stack's auction of the John J. Ford, Jr. Collection on October 16, 2007 where it was described, "Essentially as made, and very nicely toned. 82.4 x 49.6 mm. 188.5 gns. Repouss, chased, engraved and beautifully ornamented mountain scenery, a train emerging from a tunnel across from the Toltec Gorge (named) in the upper left, T.P.A. CONVENTION DENVER COLORADO 1890 (Traveler's Protective Association) and authorizations in lower right, center divided diagonally. Signed Bedd and Colorado Gold and Silver Manufacturing Company, Denver. PURE COLORADO SILVER faintly inscribed. First published by George Fuld in Coin World on March 30, 1961. There are a few other ornate rail passes known from the last 19th c. but the number is small and each is very rare. For another 1890 T.P.A. bearer pass see Lot 373 in Fred Holabird's December 13, 2003 auction". From the Rocky Mountain Collection.

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