Smithfield sharpers, or the countrymen defrauded Product:Canvas twice the amount originally estimated

twice the amount originally estimated

Great Peter Street

plate III of Industry and Idleness

Billingsgate Market became established on Billingsgate Wharf during the 16th century

The townsmen

Smithfield sharpers, or the countrymen defrauded Product:Canvas twice the amount originally estimated'Smithfield sharpers, or the countrymen defrauded', c1787. Seven men round a card table in a Smithfield tavern include two countrymen, one old and sleeping, the other young and innocent inspecting his cards. The townsmen, including the young man's opponent, look on with crafty expressions while a barmaid chalks up a score in the background.