Post-Medieval — Mid 17th century; 1648-1673; 1663
Unknown
George Meddens, a cook, issued this trade token, worth a farthing, for his business in Maypole Alley.
Boyne & Williamson (1889) reference London number 1885; Obv inscription: GEORGE.MEDDENS.COOK (around field, in Roman capitals) Device = 1663 (in field); Rev inscription: IN.MAY.POLE.ALLY (around field, in Roman capitals) Device = G.E.M. (triad of initials in Roman capitals, in field).
Maypole Alley lay off Fenchurch Street, in the ward of Farringdon Without, in the City of London.
- Category:
- Post-Medieval
- Object ID:
- NN17846
- Object name:
- unknown
- Object type:
- Artist/Maker:
- Meddens, George
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- Related places:
Maypole Alley, Fenchurch Street, Aldgate Ward & Bridge Ward & Langbourn Ward, City of London, London [City of London], City of London
- Production date:
- mid 17th century; 1648-1673; 1663
- Material:
copper alloy
- Measurements/duration:
- DM 15 mm, WT 0.67 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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