Vintage original copper Department Store Token "Charga-Plate" Credit Token by Farrington. Embossed copper metal card with paper insert complete with signature. The customer's name and address are embossed on the copper. The plate measures approx. 2 1/2" x 1 1/4" Signed A Farrington Product, Charga-Plate R Token These metal charge plates were popular in the 50s. When used to make a purchase the metal plate was placed in a machine with an inked ribbon between the plate and sales slip that transferred the plate`s impression onto the sales slip (or multiple carbon paper slips) when a handle was pulled down. From a smoke free home. Thanks for looking! Ohio residents pay applicable sales tax.