Post-Medieval — Mid 17th century; 1648-1673
The Churn ?
Robert Rowles issued this trade token, worth a farthing, for his business in Bishopsgate without, Bishopsgate Ward, City of London.
Boyne & Williamson (1889) reference London number 320; Obv inscription: ROBERT.ROWLES (around field, in Roman capitals) Device = A woman churning, with cheeses behind (in field); Rev inscription: WITHOVT.BISHOPGATE (around field, in Roman capitals) Device = R.A.R. (triad of initials in Roman capitals, in field).
- Category:
- Post-Medieval
- Object ID:
- N2037
- Object name:
- The Churn ?
- Object type:
- Artist/Maker:
- Rowles, Robert
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- Related events:
- Related places:
Bishopsgate without, Bishopsgate Ward, City of London, London [City of London], City of London
- Production date:
- mid 17th century; 1648-1673
- Material:
copper alloy
- Measurements/duration:
- DM 15 mm, WT 1.09 g
- Part of:
- —
- On display:
- —
- Record quality:
- 100%
- Part of this object:
- —
- Owner Status & Credit:
Long-term loan
Thomas Layton Trust
- Copyright holder:
digital image © London Museum
- Image credit:
- —
- Creative commons usage:
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