Post-Medieval — Mid 17th century; 1648-1673
The Raven and Ball
This trade token, worth a farthing, was issued for a business at the sign of the Ball and Raven, in Spitalfields, Middlesex.
Boyne & Williamson (1889) reference London number 2930; Obv inscription: AT.YE.BALL.X.RAVEN (around field, in Roman capitals) Device = A raven and a ball (in field); Rev inscription: IN.SPITTELL.FEILDS (around field, in Roman capitals) Device = W.M.C. (triad of initials in Roman capitals, in field).
Spitalfields lies in the London Borough of Tower Hamlets, having formerly been part of Stepney, Middlesex.
- Category:
- Post-Medieval
- Object ID:
- 96.66/1075
- Object name:
- The Raven and Ball
- Object type:
- Artist/Maker:
- W.C.
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- Production date:
- mid 17th century; 1648-1673
- Material:
copper alloy
- Measurements/duration:
- DM 16 mm, WT 0.79 g
- Part of:
- —
- On display:
- —
- Record quality:
- 100%
- Part of this object:
- —
- Owner Status & Credit:
Permanent collection
- Copyright holder:
digital image © London Museum
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