Post-Medieval — Mid 17th century; 1648-1673; 1666
The Crade and Sugar Loaf
William Maynard issued this trade token, worth a farthing, for his business at the sign of the Cradle and Sugar Loaf, in Rotherhithe, Surrey.
Boyne & Williamson (1891) reference Surrey number 269; Obv inscription: WILL.MANARD.AT.THE (around field, in Roman capitals) Device = A cradle and sugar-loaf (in field); Rev inscription: IN.REDERIFE.1666 (around field, in Roman capitals) Device = W.E.M. (triad of initials in Roman capitals, in field).
Rotherhithe formerly formed part of Surrey, it now lies within the London Borough of Southwark.
- Category:
- Post-Medieval
- Object ID:
- 96.66/959
- Object name:
- The Crade and Sugar Loaf
- Object type:
- Artist/Maker:
- Maynard, William
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- Related places:
Surrey; Rotherhithe, Southwark, London [Southwark], Southwark
- Production date:
- mid 17th century; 1648-1673; 1666
- Material:
copper alloy
- Measurements/duration:
- DM 16 mm, WT 1.27 g
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- On display:
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- Record quality:
- 100%
- Part of this object:
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- Owner Status & Credit:
Permanent collection
- Copyright holder:
digital image © London Museum
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