Post-Medieval — Mid 17th century; 1648-1673
The Angel
Charles Morgan, a grocer, issued this trade token, worth a half penny, for his business in Henrietta Street, Covent Garden, Middlesex.
Boyne & Williamson (1889) reference London number 1340; Obv inscription: CHARLES.MORGAN.GROCER (around field, in Roman capitals) Device = An angel, C.S.M. (triad of initials in Roman capitals around sign, in field); Rev inscription: HENRIETTA.STREET.COVENT.GARDEN (around field, in Roman capitals) Device = HIS / HALFE / PENY (in three lines of Roman capitals, in field).
Advertisements for Charles Morgan's business appeared in publications, 'Several Chymicall Preparations, besides those mentioned by Mr. Boyle in his Book of the usefulness of Natural and Experimental Philosophy, made by a skilful hand; are sold by Mr. Morgan, a Grocer, in Henrietta Street, Covent Garden." - The London Gazette, No.242, March 9-12, 1667, (as cited in Williamson, 1889, pg. 626). Henrietta Street, Covent Garden lies in the City of Westminster.
- Category:
- Post-Medieval
- Object ID:
- NN17629
- Object name:
- The Angel
- Object type:
- Artist/Maker:
- Morgan, Charles
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- Related places:
Middlesex; Henrietta Street, Covent Garden, City of Westminster, London [City of Westminster], City of Westminster
- Production date:
- mid 17th century; 1648-1673
- Material:
copper alloy
- Measurements/duration:
- DM 18 mm, WT 1.34 g
- Part of:
- —
- 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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