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A rare original First World War period advertising celluloid matchbox cover, the front displaying the 'Royal Coat of Arms' 'By Appointment' with petrol can below inscribed 'PRATT'S PERFECTION SPIRIT' and Anglo American Oil Co Ltd; the reverse depicting the united allies patriotic flags of Britain, France, Belgium, Japan and Russia Good condition for age, general foxing, colours remain bright. Height 61mm. Width 42mm.
Code: 62467
120.00 GBP
A good original vintage period 'Shell Company Universal Farm Oil celluliod tin button advertising badge, bearing the slogan 'I'm a Good Companion'. Very good condition, complete with original pin fitting. Diameter 37mm.
Code: 62452
10.00 GBP
A good original circa 1960's 'Esso Extra motor oil celluloid oval pin advertising badge' depicting a tiger'. Very good condition, complete with original safety pin fitting, colour remains bright. Size 21 x 32mm.
Code: 62435
15.00 GBP
A scarce original circa vintage period 'British Petroleum promotional pin badge' possibly for a overall, in the form of a large gilt metal square, inlaid with white enamel, the centre with companies yellow on green 'BP logo' shield, with style of initial used from circa 1961. Very good used condition, complete with original pin fittings, no damage to the enamel. Size 30 x 30mm.
Code: 62422
60.00 GBP
A good original circa 1960's 'Esso Extra motor oil celluloid oval pin badge' with printed crazed logo. Good condition, complete with original brass safety pin fitting, colour remains bright. Size 16 x 26mm.
Code: 62421
12.00 GBP
A scarce original circa 1950's period 'Hepolite For Speed salesman promotional badge'; gilded brass wing the centre depicting a stylized piston on scarce white enamel ground within title surround; the reverse with maker's details 'Hepworth & Grandage Ltd Bradford'. Good condition, complete with original buttonhole lapel fitting, no enamel loss but does have some hairline cracks. Width 44mm.
Code: 62321
20.00 GBP
A good original circa 1960's 'British Petroleum advertising celluloid tin button badge' displaying the company green shield logo 'Super Plus' title bar below within a red lined square. Good condition, complete with original pin fittings, minor surface scratches. Diameter 31mm.
Code: 62096
SOLD
A good original circa 1960's 'British Petroleum advertising celluloid tin button badge' displaying the green shield 'BP Super' company logo. Good condition, complete with original pin fittings, minor surface scratches and foxing to reverse. Diameter 25mm.
Code: 62095
A good original circa 1960's 'Esso Petrol promotional badge' depicting a colourful tigers head' with the caption 'Put a Tiger in your Tank' printed upon a celluloid disc. Very good condition, complete with original safety pin fitting, colour remains bright. Diameter 32mm.
Code: 61992
A very scarce circa 1960's vintage period 'Michelin Man double sided aluminium blue and yellow painted enamel shield sign' depicting a running Bibendum holding a CYCLE TYRES red disc; the top left corner inscribed 'C.Y. 50.' Very good original uncleaned condition, with two pair of holes to attach to a protruding arm, colours remain bright. 40 x 52 cm.
Code: 61863
490.00 GBP
A good origiinal circa 1960's 'Jet Petroleum Ltd celluloid tin button promotional badge'. Good condition, complete with original pin fitting, colours remain bright, minor surface scratches. Diameter 26mm. 'Jet Petroleum Ltd' was established in 1954 by 'John Willy Roberts' of Yorkshire.
Code: 61849
A scarce original circa 1960's 'British Petroleum BP advertising yellow celluloid tin button badge' displaying the green shield 'BP' company logo and inscribed 'Stop Look & Listen Before Crossing The Road'. Very good condition, complete with original pin fittings. Diameter 31mm.
Code: 61480
A scarce original circa 1960's 'British Petroleum promotional stick pin badge'; yellow chromium plated example in the form of a petite shield inlaid with green enamel and bearing the company's 'BP' logo. Very good condition, complete with spiral turned single pin fittings, no damage to the enamel. Height of Shield 10mm. Overall height 40mm.
Code: 61424
A scarce original circa 1930's 'AEROSHELL promotional lapel advertising badge'; small gilt brass and enamel example depicting the pre-war 'Shell Oil' logo resting within a stylized pair of yellow enamel wings, title below 'AeroShell', the reverse impressed in relief with maker's details 'Fattorini Bradford Works Birmingham' (Fattorini half obscured by the fitting). Very good condition, complete with original buttonhole fitting, no damage to the enamel. Height 11mm.
Code: 61423
28.00 GBP
A scarce original circa 1950's 'British Petroleum promotional lapel badge'; gilded brass example in the form of a large shield inlaid with green enamel and bearing the company's 'BP' logo, the reverse impressed with maker's details 'J.R.Gaunt London'. Very good condition, complete with original lapel fitting, no damage to the enamel, minor surface scratches. Height 28mm.
Code: 61034
35.00 GBP
A scarce original circa 1920's 'Shellubricate promotional badge'; gilded brass example in the shape of a shell, inlaid with red and black enamel, the reverse impressed with maker's details "Thomas Fattorini Limited Birmingham" and impressed with "Reg 632818" a registered, design and patent date of 1914. Good condition, complete with original buttonhole lapel fitting, one stress mark and minor service wear to the enamel. Price reflects. Height 18mm.
Code: 60904
A good original circa 1950's 'Junior Carburol Club promotional badge' in the form of a bright yellow celluloid bearing a old style vintage car steering wheel, title between each arm. Exceptionally good condition, complete with original pin fitting, no sign of any foxing, colour remains vibrant. Diameter 25mm.
Code: 60881
A scarce original 1956 fine quality 'Shell-Mex and B.P. Ltd long service gold lapel badge' in the form of a small shell bearing the oil company's 'BP' logo in a sheild and set with with two diamonds above; the reverse impressed with Birmingham 9 carat gold hallmarks for 1956 and maker's details 'AC Co Ltd (Alexander Clark & Co Ltd). Very good condition, complete with single screw post and retaining nut also with 9 carat gold hallmarks. Height 17mm.
Code: 60807
150.00 GBP
A scarce original circa 1950's 'British Petroleum promotional badge'; gilded brass example in the form of a petite shield inlaid with green enamel and bearing the company's 'BP' logo, the reverse impressed with maker's details 'B.M.Co.' (Birmingham Medal Co). Very good condition, complete with early feature spiral turned single pin fittings, no damage to the enamel, gilt finish remains bright. Height of Shield 10mm. Overall height 40mm.
Code: 60769
A good original pre-1960 'National Benzole Super promotional key fob badge'; chromium plated example displaying Mercury's head within gold enamel title surround. Good condition, enamel with small nick to left side, leather key ring now absent. Height 37mm.
Code: 60647
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