Post-Medieval — Mid 17th century; 1648-1673
The Tallow Chandler
Elizabeth Tichburn issued this trade token, worth a farthing for her business in East Smithfield, Middlesex.
Boyne & Williamson (1889) reference London number 952; Obv inscription: ELIZABETH.TICHBVRN (around field, in Roman capitals) Device = A man dipping candles (in field); Rev inscription: IN.EASTSMITH.FIELD (around field, in Roman capitals) Device = E.T (in field, in Roman capitals).
See also 96.66/427 in the museum collection, for another token probably from this issuer. East Smithfield, lies in the London Borough of Tower Hamlets, having formerly been part of, Stepney, Middlesex.
- Category:
- Post-Medieval
- Object ID:
- 96.66/429
- Object name:
- The Tallow Chandler
- Object type:
- Artist/Maker:
- Tichburn, Elizabeth
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- Production date:
- mid 17th century; 1648-1673
- Material:
copper alloy
- Measurements/duration:
- DM 15 mm, WT 1.10 g
- Part of:
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- On display:
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- Record quality:
- 80%
- Part of this object:
- —
- Owner Status & Credit:
Permanent collection
- Copyright holder:
digital image © London Museum
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