Silver Henderson Clan Badge
£140.00
A Scottish silver Henderson clan badge by Thomas K. Ebbutt, Edinburgh, 1954
A Scottish silver Henderson clan badge by Thomas K. Ebbutt, Edinburgh, 1954
A Scottish silver Henderson clan badge by Thomas K. Ebbutt, Edinburgh, 1954
The badge displays a circular belted garter enclosing the motto ‘SOLA VIRTUS NOBILITAT’, translated as ‘Strength alone ennobles’, while the crest within shows a hand clasping a five pointed star for clan Henderson. The reverse has a hinged steel pin, and is hallmarked ‘T.E’, Edinburgh, sterling silver, 1954.
Thomas K. Ebbutt is first mentioned in the local directories of Edinburgh in 1899 as a ‘Chaser and Designer’. In 1903 he registered his maker’s mark with the Edinburgh Assay Office and submitted his work for assay from 1904 onwards. In 1912, the trade directory describes his business as ‘Goldsmith etc; regimental and Highland ornament maker’. He died in 1921 but his business continued through his family until 1977 when it was acquired by the Edinburgh firm Hamilton & Inches.
Condition:
Small spots of tarnish on the garter band and some casting flaws on the reverse.
Dimensions:
Diameter 4cm
Weight 13.5g