Post-Medieval — Mid 17th century; 1648-1673; 1658
The Two Draymen
John Rede issued this trade token, worth a farthing, for his business at the Two Brewers tavern in East Smithfield, Middlesex.
Boyne & Williamson (1889) reference London number 944; Obv inscription: IOHN.REDE.1658.IN (around field, in Roman capitals) Device = Two brewers carrying a cask (in field); Rev inscription: EAST.SMITHFEILD (around field, in Roman capitals) Device = I.K.R. (triad of initials in Roman capitals, in field).
East Smithfield, lies in the London Borough of Tower Hamlets, having formerly been part of, Stepney, Middlesex.
- Category:
- Post-Medieval
- Object ID:
- NN17262
- Object name:
- The Two Draymen
- Object type:
- Artist/Maker:
- Reed, John
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- Production date:
- mid 17th century; 1648-1673; 1658
- Material:
copper alloy
- Measurements/duration:
- DM 16 mm, WT 1.05 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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