Decorative arts — 1848-1852
Token, trade token
Copper alloy trade token, obverse stamped with 'ALLAN/SON & Co' and 'DRAPERS, MERCERS, SHAWLMEN, LACEMEN & FURRIERS' around edge. Reverse is stamped with dome of St Paul's in centre and 'WATERLOO HOUSE 6[?]70 & 71 ST PAULS CHYD LONDON' around edge. The token is pierced at the top and a fine cord is threaded through. The token was found beneath the front basement (former kitchen) fireplace of a house in Hackney during the removal of a 20th century fireplace.
- Category:
- Decorative arts
- Object ID:
- 2000.254
- Object name:
- token, trade token
- Object type:
- Artist/Maker:
- Allan, Son and Company
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- Production date:
- 1848-1852
- Material:
copper alloy, textile
- Measurements/duration:
- DM 25 mm (overall)
- Part of:
- —
- On display:
- —
- Record quality:
- 40%
- Part of this object:
- —
- Owner Status & Credit:
Permanent collection
- Copyright holder:
digital image © London Museum
- Image credit:
- —
- Creative commons usage:
- CC BY-NC 4.0
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