british registry design number

[cryptic]

I was digging for some old bottles one day and out popped a little medal. It looks like a shield or family crest. It has the hallmarks Anchor, Lion, and the letter f. Under that are the letters H.G.C. It also has a british registry design number RD225164.

I was able to find out about the hallmarks. They mean it is silver, from burmingham, and the year 1905. But I am having trouble to find out about the actual medal itself. What was it for? The only information I can find out about the design number is that the design was registered around 1895.

Where does someone find information about specific RD#'s and what the item is for?

Thanks!

 

[Bunker]

Interesting, would love to see a picture.
Bunker

 

[cryptic]

I knew someone was going to ask that. I will try for some pics.

 

[cryptic]

Here is the front and back.

 

[Bunker]

Cool looking piece. Strange how the back had more then the front. As the day goes on more knowledgeable people will chime in I am sure. Good Luck
Bunker

 

[Unicorn]

Well I can say that the assay marks for Birmingham. England is the anchor, and the City motto is Forward. I know that cause that's where I live

 

[Silver Searcher]

Nice Silver watch fob I have one very similar I think the year is 1803, and Birmingham like Unicorn pointed out...nice find

Scratch that year, I think it's actually 1905. There is a Birmingham fob maker by the name of Horace George Croneen, 1906-1908. This could be your man


SS

 

[IronSpike]

Good ID SS and nice watch fob cryptic

I think the date 1905 is correct. Here's a link with some similar pocket watch fobs:

http://www.passionfever.co.uk/listfobs.htm

Can't find the maker H.G.C.

 

[Silver Searcher]

Good ID SS and nice watch fob cryptic

I think the date 1905 is correct. Here's a link with some similar pocket watch fobs:

http://www.passionfever.co.uk/listfobs.htm

Can't find the maker H.G.C.

Here you go

http://www.silvermakersmarks.co.uk/Makers/Birmingham-H.html#HG

SS

 

[IronSpike]

Good ID SS and nice watch fob cryptic

I think the date 1905 is correct. Here's a link with some similar pocket watch fobs:

http://www.passionfever.co.uk/listfobs.htm

Can't find the maker H.G.C.

Here you go

http://www.silvermakersmarks.co.uk/Makers/Birmingham-H.html#HG



SS

Green check.

 

[cryptic]

Thank you very much. Green Checkmark