Post-Medieval — Mid 17th century; 1648-1673
The Three Pigeons
Alice Watts issued this trade token, worth a farthing, for her business in Little Old Bailey (now part of Old Bailey), ward of Farringdon Without, City of London.
Boyne & Williamson (1889) reference London number 2123; Obv inscription: ALCE.WATES.IN.THE (around field, in Roman capitals) Device = Three pigeons (in field); Rev inscription: LITLE.OVLDE.BAYLEY (around field, in Roman capitals) Device = A.W (in field, Roman capitals).
See also, 96.66/868, NN17798 and N2086, in the museum collection.
- Category:
- Post-Medieval
- Object ID:
- NN17997
- Object name:
- The Three Pigeons
- Object type:
- Artist/Maker:
- Wates, Alice
- Related people:
- Related events:
- Related places:
Little Old Bailey (Old Bailey), ward of Farringdon Without, City of London, London [City of London], City of London
- Production date:
- mid 17th century; 1648-1673
- Material:
copper alloy
- Measurements/duration:
- DM 16 mm, WT 1.10 g
- Part of:
- —
- On display:
- —
- Record quality:
- 80%
- Part of this object:
- —
- Owner Status & Credit:
Permanent collection
- Copyright holder:
digital image © London Museum
- Image credit:
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