A VICTORIAN SILVER BADGE
CHESTER, 1842, MAKER'S MARK OF P. LEONARD
Of shaped oval form, set with a cast circular plaque with classical figures flanking armorials, with a radiating eye amid clouds above, the plaque enclosed by acanthus scrolls and trelliswork with a radiating sun below and a crown and Prince of Wales plumes above, the reverse engraved with a presentation inscription, marked on reverse--4 5/8in. (11.6cm.) long
(2 oz. 10 dwt.)
Lot Essay
The inscription reads: Presented By the Brothers return Lodge No. 3701, Kishingbury, To P.G. Tho's Stone, of the good intent Lodge No. 268, Northampton, as a reward of Merit, 2'd Dec. 1844.