Post-Medieval — Mid 17th century; 1648-1673
The Red Lion
John Farmer, issued this trade token, worth a half penny, for his business in Five Foot Lane (now Fyefoot Lane).
Boyne & Williamson (1889) reference London number 1044A; Obv inscription: IOHN.FARMER.THE.RED (around field, in Roman capitals) Device = A lion rampant (in field); Rev inscription: IN.FIVE.FOOT.LANE (around field, in Roman capitals) Device = I.E.F. (triad of initials in Roman capitals, in field).
Five Foot Lane (now Fyefoot Lane), runs off Upper Thames Street, in Queenhithe Ward, in the City of London. It was once longer than it now is, having originally run to Fish Street. The northern portion was demolished for the formation of Queen Victoria Street, see Henry A. Harben, A Dictionary of London (London, 1918).
- Category:
- Post-Medieval
- Object ID:
- NN17305
- Object name:
- The Red Lion
- Object type:
- Artist/Maker:
- I.F.
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- Related places:
Five Foot Lane (Fyefoot Lane), Queenhithe Ward, City of London, London [City of London], City of London
- Production date:
- mid 17th century; 1648-1673
- Material:
copper alloy
- Measurements/duration:
- DM 20 mm, WT 3.38 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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