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Token - Thomas Hall, Taxidermist

Object

Token

Production date

1795

Object number

1991.627

Physical Description

Copper, stamped both sides. A kangaroo, armadillo and rhinoceros are shown.

This trade token was issued by Thomas Hall of City Road Finsbury. The tokens were issued in 1795 in connection with Hall's trade as a taxidermist and his exhibition of stuffed animals at his home in City Road dubbed the Finsbury Museum.

Dimension

Diameter: 31mm
Depth: 2mm

On display?

No

Inscription

The Kangaroo
The Armadillo
The Rhinoceros

'T. Hall