Post-Medieval — Mid 17th century; 1648-1673
The Wheatsheaf
Jarvis Garnon issued this trade token, worth a farthing, for his business at the corner of Chick Lane and Field Lane (area now part of Charterhouse Street).
Boyne & Williamson (1889) reference London number 609; Obv inscription: IARVIS.GARNON.AT.YE. CORNER (around field, in Roman capitals) Device = A wheatsheaf (in field); Rev inscription: OF.CHICK.AND.FEE.LANE (around field, in Roman capitals) Device = I.G (in field, in Roman capitals).
Chick Lane lies in the ward of Farringdon Without, in the City of London.
- Category:
- Post-Medieval
- Object ID:
- NN16682
- Object name:
- The Wheatsheaf
- Object type:
- Artist/Maker:
- Garnon, Jarvis
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- Related events:
- Related places:
Chick Lane (Charterhouse Street), ward of Farringdon Without, City of London [City of London], City of London
- Production date:
- mid 17th century; 1648-1673
- Material:
copper alloy
- Measurements/duration:
- DM 15 mm, WT 0.40 g
- Part of:
- —
- On display:
- —
- Record quality:
- 80%
- Part of this object:
- —
- Owner Status & Credit:
Permanent collection
- Copyright holder:
digital image © London Museum
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