Post-Medieval — Mid 17th century; 1648-1673; 1665
The Hand and Shears
Edith Edlinson issued this trade token, worth a half penny, for his business in Tooley Street, Southwark.
Boyne & Williamson (1891) reference Southwark number 437; Obv inscription: EDETH.EDLINSON.IN (around field, in Roman capitals) Device = A pair of scissors being held in a hand (in field); Rev inscription: ST.TOOLES.STREET.1665 (around field, in Roman capitals) Device = HER / HALF / PENY (in three lines of Roman capitals, in field).
- Category:
- Post-Medieval
- Object ID:
- 96.66/1178
- Object name:
- The Hand and Shears
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- Artist/Maker:
- Edlinson, Edith
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- Production date:
- mid 17th century; 1648-1673; 1665
- Material:
copper alloy
- Measurements/duration:
- DM 19 mm, WT 1.61 g (overall)
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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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