Post-Medieval — 1640s; mid 17th century [between 1641-1666]
The Bear
Cornelius Cook issued this trade token, worth a farthing, for his business at the sign of the Bear, at the Bridge Foot, Southwark.
Boyne & Williamson (1891) reference Southwark number 198; Obv inscription: CORNELIVS.COOKE.AT.THE (around field, in Roman capitals) Device = A bear with a chain (in field); Rev inscription: BEARE.AT.THE.BRIDG.FOT (around field, in Roman capitals) Device = C.A.C. (triad of initials in Roman capitals, in field).
See also, 96.66/236, in the museum collection.
- Category:
- Post-Medieval
- Object ID:
- NN19731
- Object name:
- The Bear
- Object type:
- Artist/Maker:
- Cooke, Cornelius
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- Production date:
- 1640s; mid 17th century [between 1641-1666]
- Material:
copper alloy
- Measurements/duration:
- DM 16 mm, WT 1.35 g
- Part of:
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- On display:
- —
- Record quality:
- 100%
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- Owner Status & Credit:
Permanent collection
- Copyright holder:
digital image © London Museum
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