Post-Medieval — Mid 17th century; 1648-1673; 1661
Unknown
John Washbourn, a salter (someone who's trade involved the use of salt and working with chemicals for use in food), issued this trade token, worth a farthing, for his business in the neighbourhood of Bishopsgate, Bishopsgate Ward, City of London.
Boyne & Williamson (1889) reference London number 260; Obv inscription: IOHN.WASHBOVRN (around field, in Roman capitals) Device = I.W (in field, in Roman capitals); Rev inscription: IN.BISHOPSGATE.SALTER (around field, in Roman capitals) Device = 1661(in field).
- Category:
- Post-Medieval
- Object ID:
- 96.66/172
- Object name:
- unknown
- Object type:
- Artist/Maker:
- Washbourne, John
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- Related events:
- Related places:
Bishopsgate, Bishopsgate Ward, City of London, London [City of London], City of London
- Production date:
- mid 17th century; 1648-1673; 1661
- Material:
copper alloy
- Measurements/duration:
- DM 16 mm, WT 1.00 g
- Part of:
- —
- On display:
- —
- Record quality:
- 80%
- Part of this object:
- —
- Owner Status & Credit:
Permanent collection
- Copyright holder:
digital image © London Museum
- Image credit:
- —
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