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Title Customs officer's button
Nationality British
Period c 1823-1837
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This button can be dated because the Customs was formed as a single entity by Act of Parliament in 1823, but also because of the Georgian crown (Queen Victoria came to the throne in 1837), its size (16mm) and its one-piece construction. It is maker marked on the reverse: 'J.McGOWAN . LONDON'.

It is made of brass, which has about 70% of its gilding remaining to the face, with the original copper shank to the rear slightly distorted.

If you want to comment on this item—re quality, age, etc—please email me.


[Militaria : Buttons : British : 19th Century]

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Received eagle today, exellent and well wrapped, thank you.

D T, UK, 15.02.2006

I received the book yesterday and I must say I am delighted with it, a cracking piece of work ... A very big thank you for perservering and getting the book to me, a big thumbs up for you and your business.

C B, UK, 05.01.2006

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