Post-Medieval — Mid 17th century; 1648-1673
The Three Sugar Loaves
This trade token, worth a farthing, was issued for a business at the sign of the Three Sugar Loaves in East Smithfield, Middlesex.
Boyne & Williamson (1889) reference London number 908; Obv inscription: AT.THE.3.SVGAR.LOVES (around field, in Roman capitals) Device = Three sugar loaves braced (in field); Rev inscription: IN.EAST.SMITHFEILD (around field, in Roman capitals) Device = R.A.C. (triad of initials in Roman capitals, in field).
See also NN17199 in the museum collection and token number 8210 in the Sylloge of Coins of the British Isles, 62, The Norweb Collection: Tokens of the British Isles 1575-1750, Part VIII - Middlesex and Uncertain Pieces. The sign of a sugar loaf is often used by Grocers and Confectioners. East Smithfield, lies in the London Borough of Tower Hamlets, having formerly been part of, Stepney, Middlesex.
- Category:
- Post-Medieval
- Object ID:
- 96.66/428
- Object name:
- The Three Sugar Loaves
- Object type:
- Artist/Maker:
- R.C.
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- Production date:
- mid 17th century; 1648-1673
- Material:
copper alloy
- Measurements/duration:
- DM 16 mm, WT 0.92 g
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- On display:
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- Record quality:
- 80%
- Part of this object:
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- Owner Status & Credit:
Permanent collection
- Copyright holder:
digital image © London Museum
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