Post-Medieval — Mid 17th century; 1648-1673
The Frying Pan
Richard Bull, a salter (someone who's trade involved the use of salt and working with chemicals for use in food), issued this trade token, worth a farthing, for his business at the sign of the Frying Pan, in Southwark.
Boyne & Williamson (1891) reference Southwark number 16; Obv inscription: RIC.BVLL.SALTER.FRY (around field, in Roman capitals) Device = Three birds flying (in field); Rev inscription: ING.PAN.SOVTHWARKE (around field, in Roman capitals) Device = A frying pan (in field).
- Category:
- Post-Medieval
- Object ID:
- NN19663
- Object name:
- The Frying Pan
- Object type:
- Artist/Maker:
- Bull, Richard
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- Production date:
- mid 17th century; 1648-1673
- Material:
copper alloy
- Measurements/duration:
- DM 15 mm, WT 0.70 g
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- Record quality:
- 100%
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- Owner Status & Credit:
Permanent collection
- Copyright holder:
digital image © London Museum
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