Two part mould for 15 buttons

Description

A two part, complete mould for the production of 15 horn livery buttons with an image of a lion at the centre, circa mid 20th century. The back half of the mould has horizontal slots for the insertion of metal shanks. The two halves marry together with a pair of short round pegs that are attached to one half and fit into corresponding holes on the other.
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Inscriptions

stamped: "30" (inner surface of half with lions)

Object number

WCHL : 620

Date

1930 - 1969 (circa)

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Material

Dimensions
Width
82mm
Depth
27mm
Length
185mm

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