Decorative arts
Badge, livery badge
In City of London companies 'Liverymen' traditionally wore a gown and hood to gain entry to the Common Hall at the Guildhall. By the 1760s liverymen were showing a reluctance to wear the traditional gown and so badges were introduced. Company Masters continued to wear their gowns until the later 19th century when they were issued with badges of office. This one was worn by a Master of the Innholder's Company. The badge features the Company's arms and latin motto 'Hinc spes affulget' ('hope shines from this').
- Category:
- Decorative arts
- Object ID:
- 79.247/63
- Object name:
- badge, livery badge
- Object type:
- Artist/Maker:
- Nix, F.
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- Production date:
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- Material:
silver
- Measurements/duration:
- L 600 mm (including ribbon), DM 45 mm
- Part of:
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- On display:
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- Record quality:
- 100%
- Part of this object:
- —
- Owner Status & Credit:
Permanent collection
- Copyright holder:
digital image © London Museum
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- Creative commons usage:
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