Unidentified Victorian ? button - British & Commonwealth Military Badge Forum

Martyn123 · #1 12-07-17, 02:35 PM

Good afternoon

Strange Victorian ? Button. May be a livery button. Any ideas anyone on date etc.

Many thanks

Martyn

btns · #2 12-07-17, 02:42 PM

It is a livery button of an individual who was a Knight of the Garter.
The centre probably has his crest, but it is not a very good picture.

Martyn123 · #3 12-07-17, 02:47 PM

Many thanks

Here's a better picture. It's difficult to photograph this one.

Regards

Martyn

btns · #4 12-07-17, 04:57 PM

This is from old notes: Earl Spencer, Lord Lieutenant of Ireland
Please get confirmation.

Martyn123 · #5 12-07-17, 05:07 PM

Many thanks

I'll look that up. These little buttons can be very interesting. The makers mark I think suggests pre 1890? But can't find much on the backstamp.

Regards

Martyn

Buttonman · #6 12-07-17, 09:37 PM

According to Military Button Manufacturers from the London Directories 1800 - 1899, the 15 Mill Street address dates it to 1884.

Regards,

David.

Martyn123 · #7 13-07-17, 05:10 AM

Many thanks David is that the last year that they produced buttons or does that date the back stamp inscription?

Many thanks

Martyn

Buttonman · #8 13-07-17, 01:58 PM

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Originally Posted by Martyn123

Many thanks David is that the last year that they produced buttons or does that date the back stamp inscription?

Many thanks

Martyn

Martyn,
That is the date of the back stamp inscription. They were in business from 1873 - 1892, but apart from 1884 they were at 14 Mill Street.

Regards,

David.

Martyn123 · #9 13-07-17, 02:27 PM

Many thanks David it's nice to date it to the year.

Regards

Martyn