It is a list of Hobson backmarks seen on ebay and on buttons in my collection. I have contacted Hobson in the past and they replied they do not make buttons and do not hold stock.
Over time I have downloaded a couple of images to which I do not have copyright and will not reproduce on the forum.
One is a small shield with KC and text:
Hobson & Sons, Military Outfitters, 1.3 & 5
Lexington Street, Golden Square, London W
The other one is an 1812 One Penny Token from Sheffield:
Payable at S. Hobson & Son's button Manufacturers
(I have not done any research)
Member Fougasse1940 published a brief history of Hobson's in 2012 on the forum.
Member Rex added information from old directories.
Attached is a PDF of a 2007 document. I did not write down where I got it from.
Last edited by btns; 07-10-22 at 07:23 AM.
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