Post-Medieval — Mid 17th century; 1648-1673; 1668
The Dark House
John Meekes issued this trade token, worth a half penny, for his business in Moorfields.
Boyne & Williamson (1889) reference London number 604; Obv inscription: IOHN. MEEKES. YE. DARK. HOVSE (around field, in Roman capitals) Device = A chequered square (in field); Rev inscription: IN.CHEQVER.ALLY.MOREFEILDS (around field, in Roman capitals) Device = HIS / HALFE / PENY / 1668 (in four lines of Roman capitals, in field).
The Moorfields were the last open pieces of land in the City of London. After the Great Fire of London refugees from the Fire set up homes here. Though intended to be temporary it is not known how many people went on to establish permanent premises here. Chequer Alley lies in Coleman Street Ward, in the Cit y of London.
- Category:
- Post-Medieval
- Object ID:
- NN16678
- Object name:
- The Dark House
- Object type:
- Artist/Maker:
- Meekes, John
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- Related events:
- Related places:
Chequer Alley, Moorfields (area of), Coleman Street Ward, City of London, London [City of London], City of London
- Production date:
- mid 17th century; 1648-1673; 1668
- Material:
copper alloy
- Measurements/duration:
- DM 21 mm, WT 2.41 g
- Part of:
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- On display:
- —
- Record quality:
- 80%
- Part of this object:
- —
- Owner Status & Credit:
Permanent collection
- Copyright holder:
digital image © London Museum
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