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Livery badge
Marked by: Unmarked
English (London)
about 1600–25
Object Place: Europe, London, England
Medium/Technique
Silver, parcel gilt and enameled
Dimensions
H. 7 cm (2 3/4 in.); W. 6.8 cm (2 11/16 in.); D. 1.2 cm (1/2 in.); Weight 19.8 gm (13 dwt)
Credit Line
Theodora Wilbour Fund in memory of Charlotte Beebe Wilbour
Accession Number1989.145
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CollectionsEurope
ClassificationsSilver
DescriptionThe badge is in the form of the crest of Cholmondeley: on a wreath gold and gules a demi griffin sable (armed gold) holding a close helmet silver garnished gold. It is modeled in low relief with gilt and enameled tinctures. The badge is formed of a sheet, chased, embossed, cut, pierced, enameled, and gilt. Five loops of twisted round wire are soldered to the reverse. The badge is secured to a contemporary piece of wood with a leather lace.
ProvenancePurchased from Asprey, PLC, London, May 22, 1989, Theodora Wilbour Fund in memory of Charlotte Beebe Wilbour.