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A rare original circa 1930's "On with the show advertising badge', gilded brass title bar 'Lawrence Wright' inlaid with white enamel from which suspends a blue enamel disc 'On With The Show'. Very good condition, complete with early pattern pin fittings, enamel perfect, gilt finish remains bright. Height 37mm. 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 Pavillion Theatre, North Pier, Blackpool.
Code: 60158
SOLD
A scarce original circa 1933 'Stormy Weather song 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 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: 60157
30.00 GBP
A scarce original circa 1932 'Auf Wiedersehen My Dear' promotional song badge in gilt and enamel, with the lady wearing a green dress, the reverse 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, service wear to gilt finish, a few very minor surface scratches. Height 29mm. 'Auf Wiedersehen My Dear' a 1932 popular song written by Al Hoffman, Ed Nelson, Al Goodhart and Milton Ager.
Code: 55355
35.00 GBP
A scarce original circa 1932 'Auf Wiedersehen My Dear' promotional song badge in gilt and enamel, with the lady wearing a blue dress, the reverse 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. Height 31mm. 'Auf Wiedersehen My Dear' a 1932 popular song written by Al Hoffman, Ed Nelson, Al Goodhart and Milton Ager.
Code: 60132
60.00 GBP
A scarce original circa 1940's wartime period promotional song badge in gilt and enamel, depicting Arthur Askey wearing his 'Big Hearted Arthur' hat, this was his nickname and also his theme tune, the reverse with maker's details 'H.W.Miller Ltd Branston St. B'Ham. 18'. Very good condition, complete with original pin fittings, enamel perfect. Height 28mm.
Code: 59929
A scarce original 1930's promotional gilt and enamel song badge 'The Lambeth Walk', this version depicting the 'Pearly King and Queen' characters; the reverse with maker's details 'H.W.Miller Ltd B'Ham 18'. Very good condition, complete with original coiled pin fitting and hook catch, enamel perfect. Height 28mm. 'The Lambeth Walk' was a song from the musical 'Me and My Girl' first made popular in 1937 by Lupino Lane, The song took its name from a notable street market in Lambeth Walk, London. 'The Lambeth Walk' was turned into a film in 1939.
Code: 59808
80.00 GBP
A scarce original circa 1927 'Shepherd of the Hills song badge', gilded brass example depicting a Scottish Shepherd wearing a kilt and tam o' shanter inlaid with multi colour enamelling; the reverse with maker's details 'Miller 118 Branston St B'Ham' ' 'Regd Appd 729637' a registered, design and patent date of 1927. Excellent condition, complete with original pin fittings, enamel perfect, gilt finish remains bright. Height 35mm. SHEPHERD OF THE HILLS (1927) When day is breaking and birds are awaking I'm blue when the sun starts to beam Night-time a-stealing is much more appealing As I lay me down to dream I see my homeland where love is supreme.... Shepherd of the hills, I hear you calling Shepherd of the hills, when twilight falls I seem to picture the black sheep returning I miss the fold, and my sad heart is yearning For the daffodils and crimson clover By the rocks and rills I long to roam Back to the near ones and dear ones who love me Shepherd of the hills, I'm coming home Over the highway as I'm wending my way I look toward the house in the lane There with her knitting I see someone sitting She looks through the window pane She knows her waiting has not been in vain.... Shepherd of the hills, I hear you calling Shepherd of the hills, when twilight falls I seem to picture the black sheep returning I miss the fold, and my sad heart is yearning For the daffodils and crimson clover By the rocks and rills I long to roam Back to the near ones and dear ones who love me Shepherd of the hills, I'm coming home
Code: 59703
65.00 GBP
A scarce original circa 1935 'Call Me Sweetheart song badge', gilded brass example depicting lovers within a blue enamel heart; the reverse with maker's details 'H.W. Miller Ltd Branston St B'Ham' ' 'Regd Appd 804658' a registered, design and patent date of 1935.. Good condition, complete with original coiled pin fitting and hooked catch, small stress marks below arrow otherwise no damage to the enamel, minor wear to gilt finish. Height 24mm.
Code: 59663
55.00 GBP
A very scarce original circa 1936 'Goodnight My Love song badge', gilded brass figure of a lady wearing a orange dress; the reverse with maker's details 'Miller 118 Branston St B'Ham'. Excellent condition, complete with original coiled pin fitting and hooked catch, no stress marks or damage to the enamel. Height 29mm. 'Goodnight My Love ' featured in the 20th Century - Fox production 'STOWAWAY' with Shirley Temple. Words and music by Mack Gordon and Harry Revel, Copyright 1936, by Robbins Music Corporation, 799, 7th Ave, New York.
Code: 59638
A scarce original circa 1933 'Stormy Weather song badge', gilded brass circlet the centre depicting young lovers sheltering from the rain under a large black umbrella, this example with girl wearing a RED 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, minor wear to gilt finish. 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: 59366
A scarce original circa 1933 'Stormy Weather song badge', gilded 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, minor wear to gilt finish. 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: 59365
A very rare original circa 1928 'Don't do that to the poor puss cat' song badge', gilded brass example portraying a frightened black cat, the reverse with maker's details 'W.Miller 118 Branston St B'Ham 18'. Very good condition, complete with original coiled pin fitting and hooked catch, no damage to the enamel. Height 23mm. 'Don't do that to the poor puss cat song badge' a popular song written and composed by Leslie Sarony and Frank Eyton and sung by Lily Morris, Copyright 1928 by Keith Prowse & Co Ltd, Music Publishers, 159 New Bond St.W.1. Featuring just some of the lyrics of the song: 'Do not drive your cat away, You might be a pussy cat yourself some day, so don't do that to the poor puss cat'.
Code: 59290
250.00 GBP
A scarce original circa 1931 'Kiss by Kiss (I'm Falling In Love With You) song badge', gilded brass green enamel heart, the voided centre with lovers smooching within; the reverse with maker's details 'Miller 118 Branston St B'Ham Regd 774920'. Good condition, complete with original coiled pin fitting and hooked catch, enamel intact but with stress mark to the point of the heart, wear to gilt finish., price reflects. Height 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: 59289
18.00 GBP
A scarce original circa 1931 'Kiss by Kiss (I'm Falling In Love With You) song badge', gilded brass red 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, minor wear to gilt finish. Height 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: 59265
A scarce original circa 1928 'Carolina Moon song badge', gilded brass white enamel crescent moon with reclining girl wearing a red dress; the reverse with maker's details 'W.Miller Ltd 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, an excellent example. Width 33mm. 'Carolina Moon' a popular song made a hit by Gene Austin, written by Benny Davis and Joe Burke, Copyright 1928 by Joe Morris Music Co, N.Y. Property of 'The Lawrence Wright Music Co Ltd', Denmark Street, London. W.C.2.
Code: 59264
A scarce original circa 1935 'Lights Out song badge', gilded brass blue enamel crescent moon with lovers smooching within; the reverse with maker's details 'H.W.Miller Ltd 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, an excellent example. Width 28mm. 'Lights out' a popular song written by Billy Hill, Copyright 1935, by Shapiro, Bernstein & Co, the property of 'Lawrence Wright Music Co Ltd'
Code: 59259
45.00 GBP
A very scarce original circa 1938 'When Granny Wore Her Crinoline song badge', gilded brass example with female figure wearing a red dress, the reverse with maker's details 'H.W.Miller Ltd 118 Branston St B'Ham 18'. Very good condition, complete with original coiled pin fitting and hooked catch, no damage to the enamel, gilt finish remains bright, an excellent example. Height 29mm. 'When Granny Wore Her Crinoline' a popular song written by Roy King, Freddy Grant and Paul Paree, Copyright 1938 and a feature of Lawrence Wright's 'ON WITH THE SHOW' North Pier Blackpool.
Code: 59226
A scarce original circa 1928 'Carolina Moon song badge', gilded brass white enamel crescent moon with reclining girl wearing a green dress; the reverse with maker's details 'W.Miller Ltd 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, an excellent example. Width 33mm. 'Carolina Moon' a popular song and made a hit by Gene Austin, written by Benny Davis and Joe Burke, Copyright 1928 by Joe Morris Music Co, N.Y. Property of 'The Lawrence Wright Music Co Ltd', Denmark Street, London. W.C.2.
Code: 56694
A scarce original circa 1930's 'Amy Wonderful Amy song badge' in the form of her pioneering aeroplane 'Jason' in gilt and blue enamel, the reverse with maker's details "Miller 118 Branston St B'Ham" and "Reg 755555". Very good condition, complete with original pin fittings, enamel perfect except for one stress line between M and Y, visible only with a magnifying glass. Length 28mm. Width 26mm. In 1930 Amy Johnson became the first woman to fly solo from Croydon South of London to Darwin Australia, flying her "Jason" Gipsy Moth aeroplane, these badges were sold as commemorative souvenirs, also given away with the song sheet, of the very popular tune at that time "Amy Wonderful Amy".
Code: 58710
A scarce 'Bathing In The Sunshine' gilt promotional song badge, with green and orange enamel, the reverse with maker's details "Miller 118 Branston St B'Ham" "Regd 765077" a design and patent date of 1930. Good condition, retaining original pin fittings, no chips to the enamel, but with stress marks to elbow, costume, towell and legs. Height 35mm. 'Bathing In The Sunshine' a 1930's popular song written by Horatio Nicholls, with words by Jos. Geo. Gilbert.
Code: 57182
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