1890’s British barber token; These were also exported to the colonies for use by hairdressers in Australia, New Zealand and South Africa.

Originally a partnership of Charles Parton with William Henry Osborne in Birmingham around 1870, they operated until 1882 as hair merchants at 138 Digbeth. Also in London they acquired a wholesale perfumery business at 51 Frith St.

[hence the P & O tokens - minute letters on base of obverse]

In the last year of the Parton & Osborne partnership Thomas William Garrett joined the business and the following year replaced Parton as Osborne's associate, the business became Osborne & Garrett.

[hence the O.G & Co and later Ogee tokens]

Following the break-up of the partnership a new business emerged, Parton Son and Co. They moved to 5&6 Bull Ring in the 1890's, and Ltd added in 1901. They also opened in London in Regent St and later Wardour St.

[Hence the P S & Co]

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