Post-Medieval — Mid 17th century; 1648-1673; 1665
The Cheese-taster
Richard Barret, a chandler, issued this trade token, worth a farthing, for his business in St James', Westminster, Middlesex.
Boyne & Williamson (1889) reference London number 2517; Obv inscription: RICH.BARRETT.CHANLER (around field, in Roman capitals) Device = A cheese-taster (in field); Rev inscription: IN.ST.IAMESES.1665 (around field, in Roman capitals) Device = R.A.B. (triad of initials in Roman capitals, in field).
See also, NN18545, NN18546 and N2102, in the museum collecction, token number 8898 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. St James', lay in Westminster, Middlesex; the area now lies in the City of Westminster.
- Category:
- Post-Medieval
- Object ID:
- N2101
- Object name:
- The Cheese-taster
- Object type:
- Artist/Maker:
- Barrett, Richard
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- Related places:
Middlesex; St James', City of Westminster, London [City of Westminster], City of Westminster
- Production date:
- mid 17th century; 1648-1673; 1665
- Material:
copper alloy
- Measurements/duration:
- DM 18 mm, WT 0.86 g
- Part of:
- —
- On display:
- —
- Record quality:
- 100%
- Part of this object:
- —
- Owner Status & Credit:
Long-term loan
Thomas Layton Trust
- Copyright holder:
digital image © London Museum
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