Tokens & Icons
...recycled nostalgia
Tokens & Coins, established in 1991 by owner Ward Wallau, is the maker of quality gifts and accessories incorporating recycled nostalgic icons. The name was changed to Tokens & Icons in 2008. The inspiration to start the company came when the New York Transit Authority switched their design of their subway token. Ward preferred the industrial design of the NY “Y” cut token. In 1980 he created 50 pairs of cuff links from the retired token and took it to the MTA to inquire about becoming a licensee. It took eleven years to get the license, but the rest is history.
Now Ward sells a wide variety of fun and attractive products: cuff links, pens, charm bracelets, money clips, key rings and more. Set in Sterling Silver for a clean, rich look. We at Sleuth & Statesman carry a variety of products from Tokens & Icons and many of their offerings can be special ordered as well.
Baseball: Actual seats salvaged from better known baseballs stadiums available as cuff links and pens. Game used balls featuring iconic red stitching in sterling cuff links. Baseball history… on your sleeve or in your pocket.
Tokens: Licensee for the NY Transit Authority, Boston, Chicago, San Francisco, and Los Angeles. The presentation is in a colorful Transit map covered gift box.
Typewriter Keys: Vintage keys from the 20’s, 30’s and 40’s are set in Sterling as pendants, charm bracelets, cuff links and pens. All 26 lettersavailable.
Scrabble Collection: Scrabble is the world’s best selling word game. Scrabble tiles are set in Sterling to spell a fun, personalized gift. All 26 letters available.
Coins: Authentic, antiqued US coins like the Buffalo Nickel, Indian Head Penny & Mercury Dime repurposed as men’s accessories.
WatchMovements: Precision vintage watch movements set in Sterling as cuff links and pendants.