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19th Century Royal Presentation Badge
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19th Century Royal Presentation Badge

19th century
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19th Century royal presentation badge in an ornate oval walnut frame, the central emblem is a silvered metal of intertwined letters appear to be "V" and "R" meaning VR for Victoria Regina, Latin for Queen. Circa 1870.

6 1/2" x 7 1/2" x 2" thick

17cms x 19cms x 5cms thick

Date of Manufacture

Martlesham Antiques has dated this Framed Royal Presentation Badge to the 19th Century.

Independent Date Check ID 09343832
Dealer's Item Date19th Century
Sellingantiques Date19th Century
Sellingantiques agingItem 125-180 years old
Test ResultsPassed dating check
Why Sellingantiques dated this piece to THE 19TH CENTURY:
Turned deep-moulded walnut frame: mid-to-late 19th-century profile.
Queen Victoria royal cypher below the imperial crown: Victorian official insignia.
Silvered metal badge with oxidised recesses: long-term natural ageing.
Soft handling wear on the turned outer moulding: domestic use.

This is an independent date and photo anotation report compiled by Sellingantiques using its own proprietary system. The process uses the photographs shown on this page. The system is never told the date the dealer has declared. This report shows that the two dates corroborate.

Physical Dimensions
Height
19cm (7.48")
Width
17cm (6.69")
Depth
5cm (1.97")
Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Reference
SA1191976
Dealers Internal Reference
3792
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Martlesham Antiques is a family run business and has been trading since 1984. Located in Suffolk just outside Woodbridge, Martlesham Antiques is run from a spacious thatched cottage housing nine large showrooms with a vast adjacent car park.

Specialising in 18th and 19th Century furniture, together with creating custom hand-made furniture which is supplied to various interior designers, trade and the retail market. Every piece on the showroom floor is in excellent condition and ready to go straight into the buyers home or premises.

All of Martlesham Antiques furniture is hand polished by their own French polishers and restorers to a very high standard. We are also a member of LAPADA, the association of art and antiques.

Description
19th Century royal presentation badge in an ornate oval walnut frame, the central emblem is a silvered metal of intertwined letters appear to be "V" and "R" meaning VR for Victoria Regina, Latin for Queen. Circa 1870.

6 1/2" x 7 1/2" x 2" thick

17cms x 19cms x 5cms thick

Date of Manufacture

Martlesham Antiques has dated this Framed Royal Presentation Badge to the 19th Century.

Independent Date Report ID 09343832
Dealer's Item Date19th Century
Sellingantiques dating19th Century
Sellingantiques agingItem 125-180 years old
Test ResultsPassed dating check
Why Sellingantiques dated this piece to the 19th Century:
Turned deep-moulded walnut frame: mid-to-late 19th-century profile.
Queen Victoria royal cypher below the imperial crown: Victorian official insignia.
Silvered metal badge with oxidised recesses: long-term natural ageing.
Soft handling wear on the turned outer moulding: domestic use.

This is an independent date report produced by Sellingantiques using its own proprietary system. The process uses the photographs shown on this page. The system is never told the date the dealer has declared. This report shows that the two dates corroborate.

Height
19cm (7.48")
Width
17cm (6.69")
Depth
5cm (1.97")
Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1191976
Dealers Internal Ref
3792
Martlesham Antiques
Sellingantiques verified Since Jan 2008
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Trade Associations

Martlesham Antiques is a registered member of LAPADA 

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A 19th-century silver-toned royal cypher topped with a crown, mounted on black velvet within an oval dark wood frame.
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Archive I A 19th-century silver-toned royal cypher topped with a crown, mounted on black velvet within an oval dark wood frame.

19th Century Royal Presentation Badge

Archive II A 19th-century silver-toned royal cypher topped with a crown, mounted on black velvet within an oval dark wood frame. View II
Archive III A 19th-century silver-toned royal cypher topped with a crown, mounted on black velvet within an oval dark wood frame. View III
Archive IV A 19th-century silver-toned royal cypher topped with a crown, mounted on black velvet within an oval dark wood frame. View IV
Archive V A 19th-century silver-toned royal cypher topped with a crown, mounted on black velvet within an oval dark wood frame. View V
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Martlesham Antiques
Telephone 01394 386732
Location
The Thatched Roadhouse
Main Rd
Martlesham
Suffolk
IP12 4RJ
United Kingdom
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A 19th-century silver-toned royal cypher topped with a crown, mounted on black velvet within an oval dark wood frame.
19th Century royal presentation badge
Ref: SA1191976
A 19th-century silver-toned royal cypher topped with a crown, mounted on black velvet within an oval dark wood frame.
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Cataloguer’s note

Written by Sellingantiques from the dealer’s photographs and listing
  • ObjectWall Decor
  • Period19th century
  • StyleVictorian
  • MaterialSilvered Metal, Wood, Velvet
  • ColourDark Brown, Silver, Black
  • MotifsRoyal crown motif, Intricate monogram cypher, Oval moulded frame, Velvet background
  • SizeH 19 cm (7 in) x W 17 cm (7 in) x D 5 cm (2 in)

This nineteenth-century royal presentation badge is a Victorian wall decor piece presented in an ornate oval walnut frame. The construction combines a dark brown turned wooden surround with concentric mouldings, framing a deep black velvet background that holds a silvered metal royal crown motif and an intricate monogram cypher featuring intertwined letters. A small red accent is visible near the right edge of the cypher alongside slight signs of age and wear. The item measures 19 cm high, 17 cm wide, and 5 cm deep. It suits placement on a narrow wall space in a gentleman's library or study as a decorative focal point.

FAQs

Royal presentation badges were official heraldic insignia bestowed by monarchs or state institutions during the 19th century to recognise service, military merit, or official appointments. These objects frequently featured intricate monograms, cyphers, and royal crowns.

Badges were typically crafted from cast or stamped metals, including silver, brass, or silver-plated alloy, mounted onto velvet or silk backings. They were traditionally enclosed within turned dark wood, mahogany, or gilded oval frames to protect the delicate metalwork.

Authentic pieces display detailed metal relief work, correct historical cyphers matching specific reigning monarchs, and period-appropriate mounting techniques. The frame and backing usually show natural age-related oxidisation, subtle wear, and hand-finished woodworking details.

Position the framed item as part of a curated gallery wall alongside historical portraiture, architectural prints, or heraldic studies. It also functions well when hung individually in a study, library, or hallway to add visual depth and narrative structure.

Keep the framed object in a dry environment away from high humidity and direct sunlight to prevent fabric fading and frame warping. Lightly dust the outer wooden frame with a soft cloth while avoiding chemical polishes on the internal metal elements.
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