Post-Medieval — Mid 17th century; 1648-1673
The Millstone
William Rushley, a miller, issued this trade token, worth ao farthing, for his business in Rotherhithe, Surrey.
Boyne & Williamson (1891) reference Surrey number 276; Obv inscription: WILLIAM.RVSHLEY.OF (around field, in Roman capitals) Device = A millstone (in field); Rev inscription: REDERIF.MILLER (around field, in Roman capitals) Device = W.R.R. (triad of initials in Roman capitals, in field).
See also, NN19944 and 96.66/951, in the museum collection. Rotherhithe formerly formed part of Surrey, it now lies within the London Borough of Southwark.
- Category:
- Post-Medieval
- Object ID:
- NN19943
- Object name:
- The Millstone
- Object type:
- Artist/Maker:
- Rushley, William
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- Related places:
Surrey; Rotherhithe, Southwark, London [Southwark], Southwark
- Production date:
- mid 17th century; 1648-1673
- Material:
copper alloy
- Measurements/duration:
- DM 16 mm, WT 0.88 g
- Part of:
- —
- On display:
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- Record quality:
- 100%
- Part of this object:
- —
- Owner Status & Credit:
Permanent collection
- Copyright holder:
digital image © London Museum
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