Post-Medieval — Mid 17th century; 1648-1673
The Swan and Still
William Rogers, a distiller (someone who produces alcoholic spirits), issued this trade token, worth a farthing, for his business at the sign of the Swan and Still (a piece of equipment used in the production of alcoholic spirits).
Boyne & Williamson (1891) reference Southwark number 83; Obv inscription: WIL.ROGERS.SWAN.&.STIL (around field, in Roman capitals) Device = A swan and still (in field); Rev inscription: SOVTHWARK.DESTILLER (around field, in Roman capitals) Device = W.A.R. (triad of initials in Roman capitals, in field).
- Category:
- Post-Medieval
- Object ID:
- 96.66/1070
- Object name:
- The Swan and Still
- Object type:
- Artist/Maker:
- W.R.
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- Production date:
- mid 17th century; 1648-1673
- Material:
copper alloy
- Measurements/duration:
- DM 16 mm, WT 0.62 g
- Part of:
- —
- On display:
- —
- Record quality:
- 100%
- Part of this object:
- —
- Owner Status & Credit:
Permanent collection
- Copyright holder:
digital image © London Museum
- Image credit:
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- Creative commons usage:
- CC BY-NC 4.0
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