JE Suite Idaho Springs Trade Mirror Token
Updated September 15, 2026
| Lot number | 9102c |
| Auction | Bean and Bean Auctions Sept 24th Antique and Estate Auction |
| Date | September 24, 2026 at 6:00 PM MDT |
| Auction house | Bean & Bean Auctions |
| Location | Loveland, Colorado |
This pocket trade mirror, attributed to JE Suite of Idaho Springs, Colorado, is historically significant as a brothel token. The front features imagery common to the era and notation indicating its value—"Good for 12 1/2 cents in trade." The reverse houses the mirror, showcasing dual utility. Such items were popular as promotional tokens in the early 20th century, providing insight into social and economic exchanges of the time.
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