Post-Medieval — Mid 17th century; 1648-1673
The Tallow Chandler
Richard Hill issued this trade token, worth a farthing for his business in Cursitor's Alley (now Cursitor Street).
Boyne & Williamson (1889) reference London number 819; Obv inscription: RICHARD.HILL.IN (around field, in Roman capitals) Device = A man dipping candles (in field); Rev inscription: CVRSSITORS.ALLY (around field, in Roman capitals) Device = R.M.H. (triad of initials in Roman capitals, in field).
Cursitor's Alley lies within the London borough of Camden, the City of Westminster and the ward of Farringdon Without, in the City of London.
- Category:
- Post-Medieval
- Object ID:
- 96.66/387
- Object name:
- The Tallow Chandler
- Object type:
- Artist/Maker:
- Hill, Richard
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- Related places:
Middlesex; Cursitor's Alley, ward of Farringdon Without, City of London & Camden & City of Westminster, London [City of London] [Camden] [City of Westminster], City of London, Camden, City of Westminster
- Production date:
- mid 17th century; 1648-1673
- Material:
copper alloy
- Measurements/duration:
- DM 16 mm, WT 1.07 g
- Part of:
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- On display:
- —
- Record quality:
- 80%
- Part of this object:
- —
- Owner Status & Credit:
Permanent collection
- Copyright holder:
digital image © London Museum
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