17th Century Hampshire Token - James Withers, Alresford (W.3/4) Tallow Chandler
£30.00
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17th Century Hampshire Token - James Withers, Alresford (W.3/4) Tallow Chandler
£30.00
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Issuer: James Withers (reads
IAMES WITHERS) -
Location: Alresford, Hampshire
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Trade: Tallow Chandler (Candlemaker)
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Catalog Reference: Williamson / Boyne Hampshire #3 or #4 (Dickinson Hants #3)
Design Details
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Obverse Legend:
* IAMES WITHERS OF -
Obverse Device: Tallow chandler dipping candles on a frame (often mistaken for a beehive on heavily circulated pieces)
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Reverse Legend:
IN ALRESFORD(or variation with trade/value) -
Reverse Device: Central issuer initials
I I W(James & wife)
