Post-Medieval — Mid 17th century; 1648-1673; 1667
The Tallow Chandlers' Arms
William Steer, 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 half penny, for his business in Southwark.
Boyne & Williamson (1891) reference Southwark number 93; Obv inscription: WILL.STEERE.SALTER (around field, in Roman capitals) Device = The Tallowchandlers' arms (in field); Rev inscription: IN.SOVTHWARKE.1667 (around field, in Roman capitals) Device = HIS / HALF / PENY / I.I (in four lines of Roman capitals, in field).
- Category:
- Post-Medieval
- Object ID:
- NN19693
- Object name:
- The Tallow Chandlers' Arms
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- Artist/Maker:
- Steere, William
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- Production date:
- mid 17th century; 1648-1673; 1667
- Material:
copper alloy
- Measurements/duration:
- DM 19 mm, WT 1.72 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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