Scottish Tramways Badges, Edinburgh and District Tramways, six hat badges of identical shape being a central panel with attendant thistle sprays, one each for “Conductor Class 1, 2 and 3”, the other three marked for “Driver Class 1 (2) Class 2” in a variety of die-stamped metals, all with loop fastenings; a very fine Conductor’s badge in gilt metal and blue enamel (slight damage to the enamel), two loop fasteners; a similar unfinished gilt metal example for a Driver; Kirkcaldy, a Driver’s identity pendant in heavy die-cast brass; Aberdeen, a die-cast gilding metal cap badge, one loop fastener missing; Glasgow Corporation, a die-stamped white metal Inspector’s badge, this holed in two places and lacking fastenings, two ornate white metal and enamel headdress badges with varying numbers (both damaged), a 2nd Class Driver’s identity pendant in heavy die-cast brass; Paisley District, two die-stamped gilding metal cap badges, one lacking fastenings and two gilt metal and blue enamel “Good Conduct” badges, loop fasteners, fair overall condition (18) £200-250

This lot was sold as part of a special collection, Buttons from the J.R. Gaunt and Son Pattern Book Archive.

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