Significance

Demonstrates how tram tickets could be punched and the manufacture of ticket punches.

Physical description

Brass cast, chrome plated, machined, device or ticket punch, used to cancel or punch paper tickets when purchased. Placed a round hole in the ticket. Spring loaded, consists of two main parts with a pin & spring in addition. . Chrome plate has been partly worn off. Secured by three screws. For another example see Reg Item 7468 with large screws.



There are no manufacturer markings or numbers on the punch. Punch is very heavy in construction compared to other punches in the collection.