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General discussion => Antique Accoutrements => Topic started by: jdm on June 03, 2024, 07:42:42 PM

Title: Early British gorget
Post by: jdm on June 03, 2024, 07:42:42 PM

I thought some might like to see some close ups of an early British gorget. If I am correct  this dates to around 1750-1760. Based on the size ,style and royal cypher .If anyone has any info or comments I would like to here.   Jim


(https://i.ibb.co/bN2tZKZ/IMG-2277.jpg) (https://ibb.co/5snZyRy)

(https://i.ibb.co/2k0T6vZ/IMG-2276.jpg) (https://ibb.co/0GpxXCs)

(https://i.ibb.co/KqkmLb1/IMG-2278.jpg) (https://ibb.co/1q5bd7S)

(https://i.ibb.co/TMD9p6n/IMG-2279.jpg) (https://ibb.co/GQfzBy1)

Title: Re: Early British gorget
Post by: Mark Tyler on June 05, 2024, 04:05:02 AM

Very cool. Nice cypher. Is this brass with gold gilding?

Title: Re: Early British gorget
Post by: jdm on June 05, 2024, 05:01:39 PM

[quote author=Mark Tyler
Very cool. Nice cypher. Is this brass with gold gilding?

Mark , Thanks for your reply. I believe this is gilted copper. You can see around the edges where the gilt has worn off from years of wear and handling. It must have gone through several campaigns . The holes where the ties go show some wear also. The outside edges are rolled around some type of metal wire for strength  and to help hold the shape . I think I misspoke on the age . I believe it will date at the earliest  1765. It is right before the British started requiring regimental marks . That was in 1768.
 The width at it's widest is 4 1/2 inches.   Jim

Title: Re: Early British gorget
Post by: Shreckmeister on June 14, 2024, 10:28:26 PM

Always thought one would be a good piece for the collection. This one is really nice. Thanks for posting it. Cool piece of history