Hong Kong Meter Cover 1939

Anyone knows the value of this meter cover? Is it a rare item? Thanks

Great meter cover. I didn't know it exist way back then.

Checkout this link. Looks like an AA1 type Universal "Midget" meter. The M-7 at the bottom of the indicia suggests that it is one of only nine meters known to be in use during that period:

http://en.wikibooks.org/wiki/Intern...og/Hong_Kong

I can't comment on the suggested value ($200) as these covers are pretty much worth what a buyer and seller can agree upon, and unfortunately the imprints shown on your example are not particularly sharp, which could diminish its value on the secondary market; on the other hand, the multiple value imprints may offset that.

In any event, it's certainly a very collectible item.

Great cover Joseph

I still say that meter cancellations are going to get more and more popular. They thought perfins would never be anything, and look at them now.

Chimo

Bujutsu

Thanks to all of you. wt1's link is very useful.