The Digital Ark: Early Modern Collections of Curiosities in England and Scotland, 1580-1700

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John Sowter (c.1653 - c.1719)

A London iron merchant with business interests in Cornwall. A correspondent of John Flamsteed and John Locke. Relevant locations: Residence at Ironmonger Lane, London
Residence at Ashburton, Devon
 Relationships: John Sowter was a donor to Ashmolean Museum (1683-)

 Linked print sources: as Mentioned or referenced by - Ashmolean Museum Oxford: Manuscript Catalogues of the Early Museum Collections, 1683-1886 (Part I).
 References in Documents:
MS Book of Benefactors (MacGregor, ed.)

John Sowter, London merchant, a man distinguished by his singular talent and charming manners, gave this museum several Swedish bronze coins notable for their unique shape and size: we hope that even more will be given to us in the future.

Consolidated catalogue of 1695: The Book of the Vice-Chancellor (MacGregor, ed.) 80 945.946 Nummus cupreus Swecicus valoris 2s-6d. monetæ Anglicanæ. some missing text donavit Dñs Joannes Souter Mercator Londinensis. Swedish copper coin of the value of 2s. 6d. in English money half a thaler. Given by John Souter, merchant of London.