Reynolds & Westwood Chads (17 Lancers)

[GriffMJ]

Hi All

Two different chads from the same maker a year apart. The later looking very Firmin like.

[Alex Rice]

Amazing how the two are so different and so close in age.
Thanks, cheers,
Alex

[GriffMJ]

....I am not surprised as the first one was not very attractive. Maybe the feedback was not great and they changed to the more "in vogue" Both genuine though. Probably a private purchase and at the cheaper end as they are both hollow and back plated?

[Mike H]

I saw the 1894 one on e..y a few days ago. What are the 3 pin head holes for ?

[GriffMJ]

Originally Posted by Mike H

What are the 3 pin head holes for ?

...breather holes when soldering the edges together I think... maybe it stopped warping?

[Mike H]

Ah ok.
Are there HMed "Chads" for every year Griff or holes so to speak ?

[rboorman]

Could these be described as ‘long boned’ arm mottos as opposed to the more recent (relatively) ‘short boned’ version?

[GriffMJ]

..... I think R&W did their version of the "Pimm" chad first and then did the Firmin style.

You can see the early Pimm with the rest of the styles here :- https://www.paoyeomanry.org.uk/Motto/NCOArmMotto.htm

UPDATE:- The 1894 sold for £730 Feb 2022 on evilbay.

[mac mcconnell]

Not quiet the eye watering £900 on the Bosley site for a firmin some 7 odd years ago. I had a go at this one but a bit to expensive . Someone will be happy.

Best Mac

[GriffMJ]

..... these are the only two R&Ws I have seen in all the years of looking.

[mac mcconnell]

Originally Posted by GriffMJ

..... these are the only two R&Ws I have seen in all the years of looking.

Not as rare as the 1864 William Penn only seen one and I do have a white metal R&W. Still great items I continue to hunt.

Best Mac