Post-Medieval — Mid 17th century; 1648-1673
The George
Anthony Blake, a tapster (someone who pour's drinks at a bar), issued this token, worth a half penny, at the George Inn, in Southwark.
Boyne & Williamson (1891) reference Southwark number 9; Obv inscription: ANTHONY / BLAKE / TAPSTER / YE. GEORGE / INN. SOVTH / WARKE (in six lines of Roman capitals, in field); Rev inscription: No legend Device: Three tobacco pipes and four tankards (in field).
See also, N2123, in the museum collection.
- Category:
- Post-Medieval
- Object ID:
- 96.66/1043
- Object name:
- The George
- Object type:
- Artist/Maker:
- Blake, Anthony
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- Production date:
- mid 17th century; 1648-1673
- Material:
copper alloy
- Measurements/duration:
- DM 20 mm, WT 1.27 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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