Georgian / Napoleonic Nottingham Militia Officer's Gilt Tunic Coatee Button
Circa 19mm in diameter, fixed shank (slightly twisted to one side), an attractive open-backed convex button, with an incised design. Maker marked Firmin & Westall, Strand (dates from 1794 - 1812 when Firmin & Westall were one company). In super condition for age. A real cracker. A pre 1813 as termed the Royal Sherwood Foresters Nottinghamshire Militia from that date onwards. Rare.
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65.00 GBP
Small Pattern Gilt Button as worn by a member of the personal staff of Edward, Prince of Wales, Made for the Royal Tour to India & Burma in 1921 - 22
A rare and attractive engraved medium sized gilt button, circa 14mm in diameter, flat backed button with fixed shank. Maker marked (faintly) Pitt &Co, Maddox St. London.
Worn during the visit by Edward, Prince of Wales, later Duke of Windsor to India & Burma November 17, 1921 - March 7, 1922. He sailed on HMS Renown.
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25.00 GBP
Early Dorset Yeomanry Cavalry Officers Large Pattern Silver Plated Button
Circa 22mm in diameter, fixed shank, maker marked "P & S Firmin, 153 Strand, London" (this mark format was only used between 1835- 1849). In near mint condition. Stock photo as more than one available and all of equal quality. This button was worn from 1830 - 1843. Rare.
Ripley & Darmanin "Yeomanry Buttons 1830 - 2000" Fig 42 (pp13-14) refers.
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12.00 GBP
Georgian Warwickshire Yeomanry Small Coatee Button - Excavated Condition
Small button, now missing shank, metal dectecting find. Circa 15.5mm in diameter. Darkened from being in soil, but details still clear. Possibly other units would fit the bill, but certainly a yeomanry item from circa 1793 - 1820.
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12.00 GBP
Taunton ( Somerset ) Volunteers Tunic Button, circa 1794 - 1802 ( Revolutionary / Napoleonic Wars)
Scarce, circa 22mm in diameter. Flat button with shank still in tact but fragile and with one crack. Excavated condition, but better than one usually finds. Some small splits, copper, would originally have been gilt washed. Worn circa 1794 - 1802. Detail in part is feint and it is hard to read the motto strap below the crown and my thanks to Kevin for confirming that from an example known... read more
45.00 GBP
Warwickshire Yeomanry Cavalry ( WY ) Napoleonic Period Pewter Button
Excavated condition, having lost all vestiges of its gilt finish. Circa 16mm in diameter. Shank still present but folded over. Presumed to be Warwickshire Yeomanry ( WY over a Georgian winged crown). Coll read more
22.00 GBP
Royal West African Frontier Force (RWAFF) Buttons - lot of three
All large pattern, and with shanks. All different makers, one blank, one Dowler and one Groves and sons. In good worn condition.
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10.00 GBP
5th Dragoon Guards Officers Gilt Brass Large Pattern Button, QVC Crown
Circa 26mm in diameter, fixed shank and maker marked Jennens & Co (PoW feathers), London. Victorian Crown. As worn from 1855 - 1901. In very good condition.
Ripley No 28 refers.
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22.00 GBP
Oxford University Officer Training Corps OTC Large Pattern Bronzed Brass Button
Circa 24mm in diameter, fixed shank, military outfitter marked Hobson & Son, London. In very good condition.
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Corps of Royal Engineers Officer's Large Pattern Gilt Tunic Button - QVC Victorian Crown
C24mm in diameter, fixed shank and maker marked Firmin & Sons, 153 Strand & 13 Conduit Street London. Gilt bright, in superb condition. QVC crown and VR monogram to centre of garter strap. This pattern from 1855 - 1902.
This style of maker naming used between 1856 - 1860 only making this a scrace button.
Ripley No 66 refers.
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10.00 GBP