Great Britain, Middlesex. Meymott's.
Great Britain, Middlesex. Meymott's.
AE Condor token, 1795, 10.96g (29mm, 12h).
Britannia seated holding a balance scale and a spear; MEYMOTT & SON LONDON around above, 1795 in exergue / Arms of London; SCALES WEIGHTS & STEEL-YARDS around. Edge (in raised letters): CORNER OF WORMWOOD STREET BISHOPSGATE
References: DH 378. Atkins 266
Grade: Uncirculated. (wc1232)
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The Middlesex series of tokens is the largest amongst all tokens. According to D&H, many of the tokens were struck for sale to collectors in addition to being used as currency.
Meymott & Son's, who Issued this token manufactured and/or sold scales, weights and steel-yards.
From the British Museum there is a trade card in the Heal Collection (Heal,103.11) which advertises "Meymott & Son, (Late Read) Scale Makers, Bishopsgate Street, London. Scales, Weights & Stilliards for home trade & Exportation."