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STORMY WEATHER song sheet music promotional badge

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

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Lawrence Wright ON WITH THE SHOW promotional song sheet music badge

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

95.00 GBP

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HAVE YOU EVER BEEN LONELY song sheet music promotional badge

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 dark green skimpy dress, within a horseshoe title surround; the reverse impressed with maker's details 'W.Miller 118 Branston St B'Ham Regd Appd'. Excellent condition, complete with original coiled pin fitting and hooked catch, no stress marks or damage to the enamel, gilt finish remains bright.
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: 62939

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HAVE YOU EVER BEEN LONELY song sheet music promotional badge

A good 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 783890'. Very good condition, complete with original coiled pin fitting and hooked catch, enamel with no stress marks but minor nick to knee, gilt finish remains bright.
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: 62938

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