Post-Medieval — Mid 17th century; 1648-1673
The Tallow Chandler
Charles Burford, a tallow chandler (candle maker) issued this trade token, worth a farthing, for his business in Holborn, Middlesex.
Boyne & Williamson (1889) reference London number 1382; Obv inscription: CHAR.BVRFORD.TALLOW (around field, in Roman capitals) Device = A stick of candles (in field); Rev inscription: CHANDLER.IN.HOLBORN (around field, in Roman capitals) Device = C.I.B. (triad of initials in Roman capitals, in field).
See also token number 7076 in the Sylloge of Coins of the British Isles, 59, The Norweb Collection: Tokens of the British Isles 1575-1750, Part VII - City of London. Holborn, was formerly part of Middlesex, and now lies within the London Borough of Camden.
- Category:
- Post-Medieval
- Object ID:
- NN17642
- Object name:
- The Tallow Chandler
- Object type:
- Artist/Maker:
- Burford, Charles
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- Production date:
- mid 17th century; 1648-1673
- Material:
copper alloy
- Measurements/duration:
- DM 15 mm, WT 1.19 g
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- Record quality:
- 80%
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- Owner Status & Credit:
Permanent collection
- Copyright holder:
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