Decorative arts — 1873
Badge, livery badge
In City of London companies 'liverymen' traditionally wore a gown and hood to gain entry to the Common Hall, or assembly, at the Guildhall. Company Masters continued to wear their gowns until the later 19th century when they were issued with badges of office. They continue to wear these badges of office today.
Past Masters are also issued with badges. This one was worn by David Henry Stone, a Master of the Spectacle Makers' Company in 1868-1869. The badge features the arms of the Company. Stone was also an Alderman and Lord Mayor of the City of London in 1874. The badge was designed and struck by the brothers Joseph and Alfred Wyon, who were members of the famous Wyon family of medallists.
- Category:
- Decorative arts
- Object ID:
- 12681a
- Object name:
- badge, livery badge
- Object type:
- Artist/Maker:
- Wyon, Joseph Shepherd, Wyon, Alfred Benjamin
- Related people:
- Related events:
- Related places:
City of Westminster, London [City of Westminster], City of Westminster
- Production date:
- 1873
- Material:
gold
- Measurements/duration:
- L 420 mm (including ribbon), DM 40 mm
- Part of:
- —
- On display:
- —
- Record quality:
- 100%
- Part of this object:
- —
- Owner Status & Credit:
Permanent collection
- Copyright holder:
digital image © London Museum
- Image credit:
- —
- Creative commons usage:
- —
- License this image:
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