Historical Context
Editorially reviewedGeorge Munford was admitted to the freedom of Norwich in 1653. His 1657 token pairs a personal merchant mark with the Grocers’ Arms, providing direct evidence for the mark’s use as a commercial identifier.
Provenance: Recorded on a Norwich farthing token issued by George Munford in 1657; the reverse bears the Grocers’ Arms.
Research status: reviewed · reviewed 31/08/2026
Sources
1 reference17th-Century Tradesmen's Tokens: Norwich
Norfolk, Norwich W175: George Munford token, 1657; obverse described as 'A merchant's mark' and reverse as the Grocers' Arms. (British Farthings)
Supports: Documents the dated token, merchant mark, Grocers’ Arms, and Munford’s admission as a freeman.
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George Munford Norwich Merchant Mark
Personal merchant mark of Norwich grocer George Munford.
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