Antique Rare Monkey Money Brothel Token Red Star 1 Rue Kléber In Grenoble

A curiosity, this brothel token, made of cardboard and lined brass, is in its found condition, uncleaned. Everyday money was not in circulation in brothels, tokens used to pay for drinks and services became rare. Indeed, they were, in general, used quickly by customers... In France, brothels closed permanently in 1946. This token is listed in Michel Paynat's book, Monnaies et jetons des maisons de tolerance (Monuments and Tokens of Tolerance Houses). Diameter: 2.2 cm. Fast, careful and very secure shipping, free for France.