Lot Essay
Another example of this badge, numbered 15, is illustrated in Brian Henman and Brian Sharp, Badges of Extinction, page 87. This badge appears to be a previously unrecorded example.
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MARK OF ROBERT AND DAVID HENNELL, LONDON, 1798
Details
A Rare George III Silver Fireman's Arm Badge Number 30
Mark of Robert and David Hennell, London, 1798
the shaped circular badge depicting a sun in splendor below the legend SUN FIRE OFFICE and above the applied number 30 - 18.7cm. (7 3/8in.) high, 10oz.
See Illustration and front cover
Mark of Robert and David Hennell, London, 1798
the shaped circular badge depicting a sun in splendor below the legend SUN FIRE OFFICE and above the applied number 30 - 18.7cm. (7 3/8in.) high, 10oz.
See Illustration and front cover
Special notice
No VAT will be charged on the hammer price, but VAT at 17.5% will be added to the buyer's premium which is invoiced on a VAT inclusive basis
