Post-Medieval — Mid 17th century; 1648-1673; 1669
The Still
Richard Ainsworth issued this trade token, worth a half penny, for his business at the sign of the Still (a piece of equipment used in the production of alcoholic spirits), on Snow Hill, ward of Farringon Without, City of London.
Boyne & Williamson (1889) reference London number 2899; Obv inscription: RICH.AYNSWORTH.AT.THE (around field, in Roman capitals) Device = A still (in field); Rev inscription: STILL.VPON.SNOW.HILL.1669 (around field, in Roman capitals) Device = HIS / HALF / PENY (in field, in Roman capitals).
- Category:
- Post-Medieval
- Object ID:
- NN19209
- Object name:
- The Still
- Object type:
- Artist/Maker:
- Ainsworth, Richard
- Related people:
- Related events:
- Related places:
Snow Hill, ward of Farringdon Without, City of London, London [City of London], City of London
- Production date:
- mid 17th century; 1648-1673; 1669
- Material:
copper alloy
- Measurements/duration:
- DM 21 mm, WT 1.74 g
- Part of:
- —
- On display:
- —
- Record quality:
- 100%
- Part of this object:
- —
- Owner Status & Credit:
Permanent collection
- Copyright holder:
digital image © London Museum
- Image credit:
- —
- Creative commons usage:
- CC BY-NC 4.0
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