Post-Medieval — Mid 17th century; 1648-1673
The Chequer Board
John Smith issued this trade token, worth a farthing, for his business in Vine Court, by the Custom House.
Boyne & Williamson (1889) reference London number 3269; Obv inscription: IOHN.SMITH.VINE.COVRT (around field, in Roman capitals) Device = A chequer-board (in field); Rev inscription: BY.THE.CVSTOM.HOVSE (around field, in Roman capitals) Device = I.R.S. (triad of initials in Roman capitals, in field).
Vine Court lay by the Custom House in Tower Ward, in the City of London. The Custom House in this location burnt down in the Great Fire, it was rebuilt by Wren, but then burnt down again in 1714-15. It was rebuilt but when it was once again burnt in 1814, it was rebuilt elsewhere, see Henry A. Harben, A Dictionary of London (London, 1918).
- Category:
- Post-Medieval
- Object ID:
- NN19476
- Object name:
- The Chequer Board
- Object type:
- Artist/Maker:
- Smith, John
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- Related places:
Vine Court, Custom House, Water Lane, Lower Thames Street, Tower Ward, City of London, London [City of London], City of London
- Production date:
- mid 17th century; 1648-1673
- Material:
copper alloy
- Measurements/duration:
- DM 15 mm, WT 1.20 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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