Record ID: PUBLIC-E68C2A
Object type: BUTTON
Broad period: MODERN
County: Cambridgeshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete copper alloy Livery Button of a Modern date, c:- AD 1840 - 1900. The front of the button bears the head of a Gryphon facing left with a Crown around its neck. In Heraldic terms this is described as "ducally gorged". Through wear, it has lost nearly all sign that it has been gilded. The suspension loop on its reverse is missing, but the makers name and address survive:- FIRMIN. LONDON. The button has a diameter of 16.32mm, is 1.09mm thick, and weighs 2.3 g.
Created on: Thursday 23rd August 2018
Last updated: Thursday 18th June 2020
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Record ID: PUBLIC-E61DC6
Object type: BUTTON
Broad period: MODERN
County: Cambridgeshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A copper alloy Livery Button from a Modern date, c:- AD 1840 - 1900. The front of the button bears the head of a Gryphon facing left, with a Crown around its neck. In Heraldic terms this is described as "ducally gorged". It's surface has been silvered, and it shows little sign of wear. On the reverse the suspension loop is intact, but the manufacturers details have been made uncertain through wear. The button measures 16.41mm in diameter, is 1.18mm thick, weighs 2.5g, and the suspension loop has a diameter of 5.38mm.
Created on: Thursday 23rd August 2018
Last updated: Thursday 18th June 2020
Spatial data recorded.