Token, London, mid 19th century
Record status
Individual type · partial
Period
mid 19th century
Token, London, mid 19th century is an object recorded by Victoria and Albert Museum, dated mid 19th century. The museum's brief description reads: Circular bone token for the Lyceum Theatre, London, Obv; 'Theatre Royal GAL English Opera', Rev; 'Mr. W. Bennett', raised edge. Museum description: Circular bone token with raised rim, inscribed with details of the theatre and the subscriber. The museum record gives material recorded as bone, ink; measurements Diameter 4.7 cm; place associated: London. These details come from the holding museum's own record; how far this object represents a wider collectible type has not yet been independently verified.
Evidence at a glance
- Linked sources
- 1
- Photograph views
- 1
- Catalogue references
- 0
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Physical characteristics
- Material
- bone, ink
- Dimensions
- Diameter 4.7 cm
Technical characteristics
- Technique
- Engraved bone
- Place recorded
- London
Identification
- Museum object name
- Token
- Museum object number
- S.558-1985
- Museum system number
- O1248445
Catalogue references
No catalogue numbers recorded. Numbers are only published once transcribed from a verified edition of a standard catalogue — they are never inferred.
Research required
- Research required: confirm materials, dimensions, maker and wider type against the holding institution and a specialist reference.