Post-Medieval — Mid 17th century; 1648-1673
The Hart
Richard Fisher issued this trade token, worth a farting, for his business at the sign of th White Hart in Putney, Surrey.
Boyne & Williamson (1891) reference Surrey number 205; Obv inscription: RICHARD.FISHER.AT.YE (around field, in Roman capitals) Device = A hart lodged (in field); Rev inscription: WHIT.HART.IN.PVTNEY (around field, in Roman capitals) Device = R.M.F. (triad of initials in Roman capitals, in field).
Putney was formerly part of Surrey, it now lies in the London Borough of Wandsworth.
- Category:
- Post-Medieval
- Object ID:
- 32.212/7
- Object name:
- The Hart
- Object type:
- Artist/Maker:
- Fisher, Richard
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- Production date:
- mid 17th century; 1648-1673
- Material:
copper alloy
- Measurements/duration:
- DM 16 mm, WT 0.62 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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