Not seen this type of Livery button before.

[Dave The Slave]

Another of my new detecting partners finds.
Seems to have a line of 4 crests.


Writing above the 2nd but cannot make it out. THR ??
Back mark is not revealing itself at the moment.

25mm Diameter, found near Ringwood ,Hants
Any info appreciated, would like to crack this one.
Cheers,
Dave.

[Easylife]

Nice find, looks like the joining of two notable families through a marriage. I think the maker is Firmin London.

[slippery]

Yikes...you'll need the master for this one!
I think the second one may be the Hamilton family from Marlborough House, its an oak tree with a frame saw and the motto will be ''Through'

[Dave The Slave]

Yikes...you'll need the master for this one!
I think the second one may be the Hamilton family from Marlborough House, its an oak tree with a frame saw and the motto will be ''Through'

Thanks, Easy.
Initial thoughts were THROUGH, so that is good, looks like we have that part ID`d.
Cheers,
Dave.

[Emily]

The second set appear to be a dragon or Griffin sat in a crown and holding something and an eagle, but as they’re common motifs, and I don’t know it’s age, I can’t seem to narrow it down.

Hopefully someone else will have more luck.

[Easylife]

The second set appear to be a dragon or Griffin sat in a crown and holding something.

To me it looks like a lion holding a leek or similar vegetable.

[Easylife]

They’re common motifs, and I don’t know it’s age, I can’t seem to narrow it down.
Hopefully someone else will have more luck.

I guess it will be early 19th century? It's sure an interesting one.

[Dave The Slave]

New photo in the shade to try and highlight the designs.

Thanks for the replies so far.
Cheers,
Dave.

[Emily]

To me it looks like a lion holding a leek or similar vegetable.

Well, I’ve heard that Lions do enjoy their vegetables....

[slippery]

Had another quick go at it... maybe No3
https://www.myfamilysilver.com/pages/cr ... x?id=88155

[Easylife]

Had another quick go at it... maybe No3
https://www.myfamilysilver.com/pages/cr ... x?id=88155

"Holding In The Dexter Paw A Slip Of Laurel Vert.", just how nice does that sound?
It might be a palm branch though?

[Emily]

"Holding In The Dexter Paw A Slip Of Laurel Vert.", just how nice does that sound?
It might be a palm branch though?

Great find, but the plant is facing the wrong way...they could’ve just changed the design though.

[Easylife]

Great find, but the plant is facing the wrong way...they could’ve just changed the design though.

It just depends on which way the wind blows!

[slippery]

Think the 1'st one is a boar's head erased ducally gorged, probably the Vernon family