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1. Woodcutters and Timber merchants. (1801 -(L'An12). reverse depicts the `Ile Louviers' in the middle of Paris. A timber storage location since ancient times.

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2. Charcoal Makers. 1820. Obverse depicts activities related to charcoal making.

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3. Logging and barging timber (1832). obverse J. Sallonier. Reverse `Petites rivieres' or `we can deliver the timber as long as there's a stream to float it down.

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4. Reunion of the four timber related commerces (1832). Presumably they must have `splintered' at one time......Obverse depicts timber storage, timber seasoning, cut timber shipping and charcoal shipping.

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5. The three woodworking trades of Paris (1845)

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6. Caen association of Wood industries (1860). Obverse shows harbour scene, timber warehouse, yard, and charcoal house.

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Art
Interesting designs. bthumbsup.gif
bill
Interesting set of jetons. Thank you.
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