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A scarce original circa 1933 'Have You Ever Been Lonely, Have You Ever Been Blue, gilt and enamel advertising song badge', depicting a flapper with powder compact, wearing a green skimpy dress, within a horseshoe title surround; the reverse impressed with maker's details 'W.Miller 118 Branston St B'Ham Regd Appd'. Good condition, complete with original coiled pin fitting and hooked catch, gilt finish remains bright, enamel damage and stress marks to neck and knee, the price allows for this defect. Height 29mm. 'Have You Ever Been Lonely' (Have You Ever Been Blue) a popular song with words by George Brown and music by Peter De Rose Copyright 1933, by Shapiro Bernstein & Co. Inc, New York, the property of 'Lawrence Wright Music Co. Denmark Street, London W.C.2.'
Code: 63595
35.00 GBP
A scarce original circa 1933 'Have You Ever Been Lonely, Have You Ever Been Blue, gilt and enamel advertising song badge', depicting a flapper with powder compact, wearing a red skimpy dress, within a horseshoe title surround; the reverse impressed with maker's details 'W.Miller 118 Branston St B'Ham Regd Appd'. Very good condition, complete with original coiled pin fitting and hooked catch, no stress marks or damage to the enamel, gilt finish remains bright. An excellent example. Height 29mm. 'Have You Ever Been Lonely' (Have You Ever Been Blue) a popular song with words by George Brown and music by Peter De Rose Copyright 1933, by Shapiro Bernstein & Co. Inc, New York, the property of 'Lawrence Wright Music Co. Denmark Street, London W.C.2.'
Code: 63536
80.00 GBP
A scarce original circa 1934 'The Old Covered Bridge gilt and enamel advertising song badge', depicting two lovers smooching above a red enamel title scroll; the reverse impressed with maker's details 'Miller 118 Branston St B'Ham REGd APPd'. Good condition, complete with original coiled pin fitting and hooked catch, no stress marks or damage to the enamel, but with heavy surface scratches and staining. Price Reflects. Height 23mm. 'The Old Covered bridge' a popular song, written and composed by Billy Hill Copyright 1934, by Shapiro Bernstein & Co. Inc, New York, the property of 'Lawrence Wright Music Co Ltd.'
Code: 63346
30.00 GBP
A scarce original circa 1931 'Kiss by Kiss (I'm Falling In Love With You) song badge', gilt brass green enamel heart, the voided centre with lovers smooching within; the reverse with maker's details 'Miller 118 Branston St B'Ham Regd Appd'. Very good condition, complete with original coiled pin fitting and hooked catch, no damage to the enamel, manufacturing flaw to man's hair. Height approx 27mm. 'Kiss by Kiss' (I'm Falling In Love With You) a popular song, words by Jack Meskill and Ray Klages, music by Vincent Rose, Copyright 1931, by Phil Kornheiser, Inc, New York, the property of 'Lawrence Wright Music Co'
Code: 63328
45.00 GBP
A scarce original circa 1932 'Auf Wiedersehen My Dear' promotional song badge in gilt and enamel, with the lady wearing a green colour dress, the reverse impress with maker's details 'W.Miller 118 Branston St. B'Ham' 'Regd 774919' a design and patent date of 1932. Very good condition, complete with original coiled pin fitting and hook catch, no stress marks or damage to the enamel. Height 30mm. 'Auf Wiedersehen My Dear' a 1932 popular song written by Al Hoffman, Ed Nelson, Al Goodhart and Milton Ager.
Code: 63279
SOLD
A scarce original circa 1931 variant 'Kiss by Kiss (I'm Falling In Love With You) advertising song badge', hard to find blue enamel gilt heart, the voided centre with lovers smooching within; the reverse with maker's details 'Miller 118 Branston St B'Ham Regd Appd'. Very good condition, complete with original coiled pin fitting and hooked catch, no stress marks or damage to the enamel. An excellent example. Height 26mm. 'Kiss by Kiss' (I'm Falling In Love With You) a popular song, words by Jack Meskill and Ray Klages, music by Vincent Rose, Copyright 1931, by Phil Kornheiser, Inc, New York, the property of 'Lawrence Wright Music Co'
Code: 63252
A rare original circa 1926 period advertising badge', displaying a gilt and enamel early representation of Jack Hylton with his distinct wavy blonde hair, conducting his orchestra; the reverse with maker's details 'Miller 118 Branston St B'Ham' and 'Regd 720152' a registered, design and patent date of 1926. Very good condition, complete with original coiled pin fitting and hooked catch, no stress marks or damage to the enamel, gilt finish remains bright. An excellent example. Height 35mm.
Code: 63251
A scarce original circa 1933 'Stormy Weather song sheet advertising badge', gilt brass circlet the centre depicting young lovers sheltering from the rain under a large black umbrella, this example with girl wearing a GREEN dress; the reverse with maker's details 'Miller 118 Branston St B'Ham' and 'Regd 783923' a registered, design and patent date of 1933. Very good condition, complete with original coiled pin fitting and hooked catch, no stress marks or damage to the enamel. Height 28mm. 'Stormy Weather' a popular hit song from 'The Cotton Club Parade', music by Harold Arlen, lyrics by Ted Koehler, Copyright 1933, by Mills Music Inc, New York, the property of 'Lawrence Wright Music Co Denmark Street. (Charing Cross Rd) London. W.C.2.'
Code: 63246
A scarce original circa 1935 'Call Me Sweetheart song advertising badge', gilt brass example depicting lovers within a blue enamel heart; the reverse with maker's details 'H.W. Miller Ltd Branston St B'Ham 18' ' 'Regd Appd' Very good condition, complete with original coiled pin fitting and hooked catch, no stress marks or damage to the enamel, very minor surface scratches. Height 24mm.
Code: 63245
A scarce original circa 1934 'The Old Covered Bridge gilt and enamel advertising song badge', depicting two lovers smooching above a green enamel title scroll; the reverse impressed with maker's details 'Miller 118 Branston St B'Ham' 'REGd 794088' a registered, design and patent date of 1934. Good condition, complete with original coiled pin fitting and hooked catch, enamel with stress marks to mans face, minor nick to top of girls hair, surface scratches. Height 23mm. 'The Old Covered bridge' a popular song, written and composed by Billy Hill Copyright 1934, by Shapiro Bernstein & Co. Inc, New York, the property of 'Lawrence Wright Music Co Ltd.'
Code: 63210
A scarce original circa 1934 'The Old Covered Bridge gilt and enamel advertising song badge', depicting two lovers smooching above a red enamel title scroll; the reverse impressed with maker's details 'Miller 118 Branston St B'Ham REGd APPd'. Very good condition, complete with original coiled pin fitting and hooked catch, no stress marks or damage to the enamel. Height 23mm. 'The Old Covered bridge' a popular song, written and composed by Billy Hill Copyright 1934, by Shapiro Bernstein & Co. Inc, New York, the property of 'Lawrence Wright Music Co Ltd.'
Code: 63209
A scarce original circa 1935 'Lights Out advertising song badge', gilt brass red enamel crescent moon with lovers smooching within; the reverse impressed with maker's details 'H.W.Miller Ltd 118 Branston St B'Ham 18'. Very good condition, complete with original coiled pin fitting (slightly bent but not effecting the functioning) and hooked catch, no stress marks or damage to the enamel, very minor surface scratches, gilt finish remains bright. Width 27mm. 'Lights out' a popular song written by Billy Hill, Copyright 1935, by Shapiro, Bernstein & Co, the property of 'Lawrence Wright Music Co Ltd'
Code: 63167
A scarce original circa 1933 'Stormy Weather song advertising badge', gilded brass circlet the centre depicting young lovers sheltering from the rain under a large black umbrella, this example with girl wearing a BLUE dress; the reverse impressed with maker's details 'Miller 118 Branston St B'Ham' and 'Regd 783923' a registered, design and patent date of 1933. Very good condition, complete with original coiled pin fitting and hooked catch, no stress marks or damage to the enamel. Height 28mm. 'Stormy Weather' a popular hit song from 'The Cotton Club Parade', music by Harold Arlen, lyrics by Ted Koehler, Copyright 1933, by Mills Music Inc, New York, the property of 'Lawrence Wright Music Co Denmark Street. (Charing Cross Rd) London. W.C.2.'
Code: 63166
A rare original post circa 1935 'On with the show advertising gilt song badge' in the form of a cut out representation of the 'The Pavilion Theatre, Blackpool with billboard 'Lawrence Wright's On With The Show' inlaid with blue enamel; the reverse impressed with maker's details 'H.W.Miller Ltd Branston St. B'Ham 18'. Very good condition, complete with original pin fittings, no damage to the enamel, gilt finish remains bright. Height 15mm. Width 39mm. Lawrence Wright was a British popular music composer and publisher and from 1924 until 1956 he became the promoter for the record-breaking 'On With The Show' musical at the Pavilion Theatre, North Pier, Blackpool. There's no people like show people, They smile when they are low. Yesterday they told you you would not go far, That night you opened and there you are; Next day, on your dressing room they've hung a star, Let's go on with the show!
Code: 63126
A very scarce original circa 1935 'ONE NIGHT IN NAPOLI' gilt and enamel promotional song badge, the cut out couple wearing red and blue outfits, the reverse with maker's details 'H.W.Miller Ltd Branston St B'Ham18' 'Regd Appd' Fair condition, complete with original pin fittings, general stress marks and enamel loss to both figures. Price reflects Height 27mm. 'ONE NIGHT IN NAPOLI ' a 1935 popular song composed by Allan Ingram and Horatio Nicholls, published by Lawrence Wright Music Co. Ltd. Denmark St. London.
Code: 63125
A rare original circa 1930's period 'Would a Manx Cat Wag its Tail' promotional song gilt and enamel pin badge, depicting a cheeky black cat holding a plaque inscribed with song title; the reverse impressed with maker's details 'Miller 118 Branston St B'Ham REG APD' a format used between circa 1931 and 1934. Very good condition, complete with original coiled pin fitting and hooked catch, no stress marks or damage to the enamel, gilt finish remains bright. Height 32mm. 'Would a Manx Cat Wag its Tail' Publisher Francis, Day & Hunter Ltd, London made popular and sung by 'Gracie Fields'.
Code: 63096
180.00 GBP
A rare original circa 1937 period 'Hello Blackpool' promotional song gilt badge, depicting a bathing beauty reclining, wearing a large red sun hat and shawl with Blackpool Towers in the background, the reverse impressed with maker's details 'H.W.Miller 118 Branston St B'Ham 18'. Very good condition, complete with original coiled pin fitting and hooked catch, no stress marks or damage to the enamel, gilt finish remains bright. Height 29mm. 'Hello Blackpool' a circa 1937 popular song written by Ivy & Dennis Harper.
Code: 63086
A rare original circa 1930's 'The Lady of the Fan sheet music advertising song badge', the reverse impressed with maker's details 'H.W. Miller Ltd Branston St B'Ham.18'. Very good condition, complete with original coiled pin fitting and hooked catch, no stress marks or damage to the enamel. Height 26mm. 'The Lady of the Fan' is a bit of a mystery as I cannot find this exact song title, whether or not it was meant to read 'The Lady WITH the Fan', perhaps a manufacturers oversight.
Code: 63066
A scarce original circa 1925 period 'The Toy Drum Major song sheet music advertising badge', the reverse impressed with maker's details 'W.Miller 118 Branston St. B'Ham'. Very good condition, complete with original coiled pin fitting and hook catch, very minute faint stress mark to right leg, otherwise perfect enamel. Height 38mm. The 'Toy Drum Major' (See Them Marching on Parade) a popular 1925 military marching song, music by 'Horatio Nicholls' word by 'Jean Frederick' and published by 'The Lawrence Wright Music Co. Ltd'
Code: 63048
A scarce original circa 1926 'The Tin Can Fusiliers song sheet music advertising badge', the reverse impressed with 'REGd DGn No 711162' a registration, design and patent date for 1925. Very good condition, complete with original pin fittings, no stress marks or damage to the enamel, manufacturers flaw to boot and minor pitting to plaque and face. Height 41mm. 'The Tin Can Fusiliers' (Here they come - Fife and Drum) a popular children's song, written and composed by 'Raymond Wallace and Horatio Nicholls' and published by 'The Lawrence Wright Music Co. Ltd'
Code: 63010
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