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18thC Italian Carved Bone Token ALDO ME FECIT
The small disc shaped token decorated with a naively carved male face with beady pale grey eyes, darkened long hair and beard, bearing the inscription `ALDO ME FECIT` (`Aldo Made Me`) survives from eighteenth century Italy.
Condition is superb with a wonderful patination with no chips or cracks the bone, probably Ox.
Aldo as a man’s name is of Italian and Old German origin, with the meaning of "old wise one, or elder” or even perhaps ‘archaic’ (how appropriate) in English. The name is still popular in Italy and among North American families of Italian descent. Aldo was an eighth century saint, so by the eighteenth century, the name was well trodden in Mediterranean climes. This token could have been Aldo’s gaming counter, theatre token, or simply a disc shaped piece of bone well worn and cherished for one reason or other, and with which Mr Aldo thought he would duly decorate.
Who was Aldo? He obviously had a good sense of humour but what did he do? And why did he decorate this token? Who did it then pass to? With far more questions than answers this is a simply enchanting antiquity, holding a story untold.
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Private dealer, By appointment only
The Onion Barn, Shoe Cottage,
15 High Street, Blunham,
Bedfordshire, MK44 3NL.
MK44 3NL
Tel : 07729 213013
Non UK callers : +44 7729 213013
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Condition is superb with a wonderful patination with no chips or cracks the bone, probably Ox.
Aldo as a man’s name is of Italian and Old German origin, with the meaning of "old wise one, or elder” or even perhaps ‘archaic’ (how appropriate) in English. The name is still popular in Italy and among North American families of Italian descent. Aldo was an eighth century saint, so by the eighteenth century, the name was well trodden in Mediterranean climes. This token could have been Aldo’s gaming counter, theatre token, or simply a disc shaped piece of bone well worn and cherished for one reason or other, and with which Mr Aldo thought he would duly decorate.
Who was Aldo? He obviously had a good sense of humour but what did he do? And why did he decorate this token? Who did it then pass to? With far more questions than answers this is a simply enchanting antiquity, holding a story untold.
Price The price has been listed in British Pounds.
Conversion rates as of 6/JUN/2024. Euro & Dollar prices will vary and should only be used as a guide.
Always confirm final price with dealer. Phone or visit the website to buy, Free UK shipping.
DimensionsDiameter 1 inch
Weight 0.85 grams
Date c.1700-50
Early 18th Century Antiques Material Bone
Origin Italian
Condition Excellent.
Item code as155a696
Status Sold
£120.00 
$153.28 
€140.90 
$
€
Conversion rates as of 6/JUN/2024. Euro & Dollar prices will vary and should only be used as a guide.
Always confirm final price with dealer. Phone or visit the website to buy, Free UK shipping.
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Doe And Hope
Private dealer, By appointment onlyThe Onion Barn, Shoe Cottage,
15 High Street, Blunham,
Bedfordshire, MK44 3NL.
MK44 3NL
Tel : 07729 213013
Non UK callers : +44 7729 213013
Get directions to Doe And Hope
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