Date:1868 - 1875 (c.)
Description:A two pence tavern check issued by H. Elton, Proprietor of the Grapes, Stafford, probably in the 1870s. Mr H. Elton was the licencee of the Grapes, which stands on the corner of Bridge Street and Newport Road, from about 1868 into the 1870s. During the 19th century it was common for publicans and licencees to issue their own tokens or 'checks'. Most of the checks issued in Staffordshire were made by Birmingham and Black Country diesinkers and stamping workshops. They could be spent on beer or games at the pub named on the check, which also served as advertisements for the named hostelry. Often the publican's name was also stamped on the check. This meant that that it could only be spent when he or she was the licensee; a new licensee may not have honoured the payment. Two pence token. Obverse: 'H. ELTON. GRAPES. STAFFORD'. Barrel in relief in centre. Reverse: 'WINES & SPIRITS 2D'. Edge milled.
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Donor ref:66.136.0033 (37/32557)
Source: Staffordshire Museum Service
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