Historical Context
Editorially reviewedJohn Spendlove was a Norwich grocer, admitted as a freeman in 1654. His 1667 token preserves his merchant mark opposite the Grocers’ Arms, directly linking the personal device to his commercial identity.
Provenance: Recorded on a Norwich token dated 1667 bearing Spendlove’s name, a merchant mark, and the Grocers’ Arms.
Research status: reviewed · reviewed 31/08/2026
Sources
1 reference17th-Century Tradesmen's Tokens: Norwich
Norfolk, Norwich W203: John Spendlove token, 1667; obverse described as 'A merchant's mark' and reverse as the Grocers' Arms. (British Farthings)
Supports: Documents Spendlove’s dated token, occupation as grocer, merchant mark, and Grocers’ Arms.
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John Spendlove Grocer's Mark
Personal merchant mark of Norwich grocer John Spendlove.
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