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Old 30-03-16, 05:22 PM
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Default Weldon backmark.

Went to speak with the farmer before embarking on the 'tecting season and he surprised me with a superb condition RN QVC (pre-1891) medium sized officer's button that he had recently found.
While giving it the preliminary cleansing there appears to be only a partial makers strike 'J. WELDON / ....ILY' Rather strange, considering the only data I have gleaned so far is that there was a C & J Weldon addressed for Cheapside London. I wonder if the partial address could be 'Piccadilly" and if this button could be a precursor! Perhaps more intense cleaning will uncover something else.
Hoping to hear from any of the buttons enthusiasts re this anomaly.

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Old 30-03-16, 05:50 PM
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Hello GTB

The obvious interpretation is "Piccadilly" but I have never come across a C&J Weldon button with that address as a backmark. It is usually just 'C & J Weldon London' or with the addition of a 'Cheapside' address.

They were making buttons from the 1850s on so yours could well be an earlier address for them. Keep cleaning and let's see what else comes up!

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Old 30-03-16, 06:38 PM
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Definitely only a partial impression. The last 3 letters now appear 'TTY'.. Possibly by some fluke 'ADMIRALTY'?
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Old 30-03-16, 07:23 PM
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I think I've cracked it!
While googling, came across an older Forum post by 'btns' and which included a backmarks list pertaining to a buttons auction of an old Gaunts sample book. Among these was "C. & J. Weldon, Naval Quality, Warranted U.S. Navy". I can accept that the last 3 letters of the 'address' are 'ITY', and therefore the full backmark should read 'C & J. WELDON / NAVAL QUALITY'. The partial impression was very frustrating but collecting buttons is all about detective work and perseverance.
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Old 30-03-16, 07:31 PM
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Well done, GTB!

A backmark I have not come across before, partly, I suppose, because I don't collect naval buttons - perhaps I should start!

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Old 30-03-16, 08:28 PM
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Yes, you should. There's a wealth of material for pleasure and study out there, and some very well researched matter as well.
Coming back to my button: I guess it would date to mid-Victorian (1860s) and so be in line with the button containing the afore-mentioned buttonmark that was evidently supplied for the American market, most probably during the Civil War period.
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I thought I would add this question here rather than start a new thread.

This 25mm button landed on my doorstep this morning, so I'm wondering is there a Naval use for the Royal Arms button or would this just be a boast about its quality?

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Old 30-09-20, 02:44 PM
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It is an indication for the quality of the button.
Another backmark was: C. & J. Weldon, London, Warranted to stand the Sea Air

Another company used the backmark: Naval Quality, K
K is Kenning, now part of TKS.

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Thank you btns

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