Post-Medieval — Mid 17th century; 1648-1673
The Pestle and Mortar
John Herbert issued this trade token, worth a penny, for his business at the sign of the Mortar and Two Pestles, in Minories, Portsoken Ward, City of London.
Boyne & Williamson (1889) reference London number 1926; Obv inscription: IOHN / HERBERT / IN. YE. MINORIES / AT. THE (in four lines of Roman capitals, in field); Rev device: A mortar and 2 pestles (in field).
- Category:
- Post-Medieval
- Object ID:
- NN17588
- Object name:
- The Pestle and Mortar
- Object type:
- Artist/Maker:
- Herbert, John
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- Production date:
- mid 17th century; 1648-1673
- Material:
copper alloy
- Measurements/duration:
- DM 27 mm, WT 5.67 g
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- On display:
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- Record quality:
- 80%
- Part of this object:
- —
- Owner Status & Credit:
Permanent collection
- Copyright holder:
digital image © London Museum
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