Post-Medieval — Mid 17th century; 1648-1673
The Naked Boy ?
William Lucas issued this trade token, worth a farthing, for his business in Southwark.
Boyne & Williamson (1891) reference Southwark number 63; Obv inscription: WILLIAM.LUCAS (around field, in Roman capitals) Device = A naked man holding a club over his shoulder (in field); Rev inscription: IN.SOVTHWARKE (around field, in Roman capitals) Device = W.H.L. (triad of initials in Roman capitals, in field).
See also, NN29682, in the museum collection.
- Category:
- Post-Medieval
- Object ID:
- N2125
- Object name:
- The Naked Boy ?
- Object type:
- Artist/Maker:
- Lucas, William
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- Production date:
- mid 17th century; 1648-1673
- Material:
copper alloy
- Measurements/duration:
- DM 16 mm, WT 0.76 g
- Part of:
- —
- On display:
- —
- Record quality:
- 100%
- Part of this object:
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- Owner Status & Credit:
Long-term loan
Thomas Layton Trust
- Copyright holder:
digital image © London Museum
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