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Description: | Two exchequer tallies made of sycamore wood and used as proof of agreement between two parties. The first is notched at one end with six deep cuts on lower and 8 shallow cuts on upper side which represent values or quantities of goods concerned, and is inscribed. The second has an inscription on both sides. Written inscription in offical script is an Elizabetthan set hand in common pleas, the script of government officials.
Technique: hand written
Material: wood
tally made in England, Britain, Europe, (1922.1196). | Source: | Manchester City Galleries | Identifier: | mcag.emu.ecatalogue.20397 | Go to resource |
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