Post-Medieval — Mid 17th century; 1648-1673
The Chandler
William Lander issued this trade token, worth a farthing, for his business at the Round Court in the Strand, Westminster, Middlesex.
Boyne & Williamson (1889) reference London number 2427; Obv inscription: WILL.LAVNDER.ROVND (around field, in Roman capitals) Device = A chandler (in field); Rev inscription: COVRT.IN.YE.STRAND (around field, in Roman capitals) Device = W.F.L. (triad of initials in Roman capitals, in field).
See also, NN18325, in the museum collection and token number 8863 in the Sylloge of Coins of the British Isles, 62, The Norweb Collection: Tokens of the British Isles 1575-1750, Part VIII - Middlesex and Uncertain Pieces. William Lander also issued a half penny token, see NN18324, in the museum collection. Round Court, lay off the Strand, in Westminster, Middlesex; it now lies in the City of Westminster.
- Category:
- Post-Medieval
- Object ID:
- NN18326
- Object name:
- The Chandler
- Object type:
- Artist/Maker:
- Lander, William
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- Related events:
- Related places:
Middlesex; Round Court, Strand, City of Westminster, London [City of Westminster], City of Westminster
- Production date:
- mid 17th century; 1648-1673
- Material:
copper alloy
- Measurements/duration:
- DM 16 mm, WT 1.03 g
- Part of:
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- On display:
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- Record quality:
- 80%
- Part of this object:
- —
- Owner Status & Credit:
Permanent collection
- Copyright holder:
digital image © London Museum
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