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A scarce original circa 1955 period 'The Rank Organisation 25 club badge'; fine quality silver example depicting the Gongman company logo inlaid in black and yellow enamel, the reverse impressed with Birmingham silver hallmarks for 1955 and maker's details 'F&S' (Fattorini & Sons Ltd.). Excellent condition, complete with original pin fittings, enamel perfect. Height 18mm. The Rank Organisation was a British entertainment conglomerate founded by industrialist J. Arthur Rank in 1937. It was defunct in 1996.
Code: 59525
SOLD
An original circa1935 'Up Narkover gilt and enamel pin badge'; small size shield, divided into four, depicting a pick, a shovel, handcuffs and prison uniform broad arrows; the reverse with maker's details 'J.R.Gaunt London'. Very good condition, complete with original pin fittings, no damage to the enamel, gilt finish remains bright. Height 23mm. This badge relates to the 1935 film 'Boys Will Be Boys' in which 'Will Hay who was a former teacher in a prison applies and becomes Headmaster of Narkover, a public school of roguery.
Code: 59415
A scarce pre-war 'Lester's Midgets souvenir badge'; gilded brass example depicting a saluting Grenadier inlaid with coloured enamels, within a horseshoe title surround, the reverse with maker's details "W.Miller 118 Branston St B'Ham" and "Reg 732142" a design and patent date of 1928. Very good condition, retaining original pin fittings, no stress marks or damage to the enamel, minor wear to gilt finish, an excellent example. Height 29mm.
Code: 55773
25.00 GBP
A scarce circa 1950's 'Empress Hall' badge from the pantomime 'Robin Hood'; a large gilded brass example depicting a female actress in green medieval male costume holding a long bow; the reverse with maker's details "Fattorini & Sons Ld Bradford Works Birmingham" (19451954). Very good condition, retaining original pin fittings, no stress marks or damage to the enamel, manufacturers flaw to tip of left elbow, minor wear to gilt finish. Height 54mm. The Empress Hall Theatre was sutuated in Earl's Court, Lillie Road, London.
Code: 55443
20.00 GBP
A scarce circa 1950's 'Empress Hall' badge from the pantomime 'Puss in Boots'; a large gilded brass example depicting a cunning black cat in flamboyant clothing, wearing very large boots, the reverse with maker's details "Fattorini & Sons Ld Bradford Works Birmingham" (19451954). Very good condition, retaining original pin fittings, no stress marks or damage to the enamel, minor wear to gilt finish. Height 46mm. The Empress Hall Theatre was sutuated in Earl's Court, Lillie Road, London.
Code: 54869
A circa 1930s scarce original tin celluloid double sided advertising match box cover, for The Gainsborough Famous British Stars Phyllis Calvert and Ann Crawford. Good condition, very minor foxing, colours bright. Height 55mm.
Code: 51369
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