Lee Hedges & Co's., Colpetty Mills (Konupitiya) Colombo, Ceylon (Sri Lanka) brass token dated 1867. Obverse: A tea bush in centre with legend: “LEE, HEDGES & Co. * 1867 *”. Reverse: Legend on two lines: “COLPETTY MILLS”. This had a value of 4½ pence. The Company employed around 600 staff at Colpetty Mills which produced coffee and oil. Good collectable condition, see photograph. Pridmore Ceylon No: 61. Diameter 27mm. (↑↑) VF. £70.00 e-mail David at enquiries@abccoinsandtokens.com to order. |