Six rare George III Irish sterling silver hunting buttons, Dublin circa 1770 by J.B incuse
Each of circular form, engraved with a hare, and DOWN HUNT, with a gadrooned edge. Three of a one size and three of a slightly small size. Each marked with maker’s mark, town mark, standard mark, no date letter, two of the larger buttons maker’s mark only IL possibly for John Laughlin snr. (6)
Largest diameter – 2.7 cm / 1 inch
Weight – 24 grams / 0.77 ozt