Jeton de bal - Salle Valentino ND front Jeton de bal - Salle Valentino ND back
Jeton de bal - Salle Valentino ND photo
© Maurice RICOU

Jeton de bal - Salle Valentino ND

 
Brass - 26 mm
Description
Location
France
Type
Amusement tokens › Dance tokens
Composition
Brass
Diameter
26 mm
Shape
Decagonal (10-sided)
Technique
Milled
Updated
2024-11-13
References
Numista
N#312909
Rarity index
100%

Reverse

Script: Latin

Lettering: SOIREES MUSICALES ET DANSANTES LES DIMANCHES MARDIS SAMEDIS SAMEDIS & JOURS FERIES

Comment

In 1833, a vast space at 359 rue St-Honoré was transformed into a concert hall. The venue alternated between concerts and balls. In 1836, the owner christened the establishment Bal St-Honoré. In 1838, under the impetus of Valentino, conductor of the Opéra Comique, who gave his name to the company, the ball became very popular.