Post-Medieval — Mid 17th century; 1648-1673; 1669
The Two Brewers
Thomas Harlow, a chandler issued this trade token, worth a half penny, for his business in Cloth Fair.
Boyne & Williamson (1889) reference London number 682; Obv inscription: THOMAS.HARLOW.CHANDLER (around field, in Roman capitals) Device = T.A.H. 1669 (triad of initials in Roman capitals with date below, in field); Rev inscription: OVER.AGAINST.YE.2.BREWERS (around field, in Roman capitals) Device = IN / CLOTH / FAIRE (in three lines of Roman capitals, in field).
Thomas Harlow's business was by the Two Brewers tavern, a trade token for which is in the museum collection, NN16705. Cloth Fair is in the ward of Farringdon Without, in the City of London.
- Category:
- Post-Medieval
- Object ID:
- 96.66/353
- Object name:
- The Two Brewers
- Object type:
- Artist/Maker:
- Harlow, Thomas
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- Related events:
- Related places:
Cloth Fair, ward of Farringdon Without, City of London, London [City of London], City of London
- Production date:
- mid 17th century; 1648-1673; 1669
- Material:
copper alloy
- Measurements/duration:
- DM 21 mm, WT 1.56 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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