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A rare original circa 1930's period 'Mickey Mouse cartoon character celluloid tin button badge', the rim inscribed 'By Permission of Walt Disney Mickey Mouse Ltd.'. Good condition, complete with pin fitting edge blunt, minor surface scratches, minimal foxing. Diameter 22mm.
Code: 61508
80.00 GBP
A good original circa 1930's period 'A K Happy pet bear mascot membership badge for 'The Arkubs' a club formed for children by the News Chronicle newspaper; brass and enamel example, the reverse impressed with early maker's details 'Miller 118 Branston St. B'Ham' (a mark used between 1931 and 1934). Very good condition, complete with original pin fittings, no damage to the enamel. Diameter 24mm.
Code: 61481
15.00 GBP
A very scarce original circa 1930's period 'Scottish Daily Express newspaper Rupert Bear children's club gilt and enamel badge', displaying a highly enamelled thistle and bear logo resting in a white semi circle title scroll. Very good condition, complete with original pin fittings, no damage to the enamel, gilt finish remains bright, minimal service wear. Height 30mm. The Rupert Bear children’s club was founded in 1932.
Code: 61471
45.00 GBP
A very rare original circa 1930's period 'Fox Park Plaza Theatre Mickey Mouse Club' mustard yellow celluloid tin button numbered badge the text printed in black, the official issue number in red. Good condition, complete with original pin fitting, some minor foxing to reverse, light scratches to surface. Diameter 32mm.
Code: 61451
150.00 GBP
A scarce original circa 1930's 'Mickey Mouse badge'; silver plated enamel example depicting the cartoon character with his hands on his hips; the reverse with maker's 'Charles Horner' distinct trademark, intertwined letters 'CH' and 'All Rights Reserved'. Good condition, complete with original pin fittings, some enamel damage, surface scratches and minor wear to silver plating. Height 30mm.
Code: 61450
60.00 GBP
A very rare original pre 1936 period 'Mickey Mouse Club Plaza Cinema Worthing pin badge'; small silver plated brass badge, depicting cut out figure of the very distinguishable Disney character on a stack of title scrolls, inlaid with red and black enamel; the reverse impressed with maker's details 'J.R.Gaunt London'. Very good condition, complete with original pin fittings, silver plated finish worn on the front and surface scratches. Height 26mm. The Plaza Cinema Worthing West Sussex, England open in 1933. It was taken over by Associated British Cinemas (ABC) in February 1936.
Code: 61449
SOLD
A scarce original circa 1940's period 'Mickey Mouse Chums club membership badge' depicting the face of the very distinguishable Disney character; the reverse impressed with maker's details 'Roden London'. Very good condition, complete with original pin fittings, no damage to the enamel, wear to silver plating finish. Diameter 26mm. Mickey Mouse Weekly was a British tabloid comic which ran between 8 February 1936 and 28 December 1957.
Code: 61448
25.00 GBP
A scarce original circa 1940's period 'Mickey Mouse Chums club membership badge' depicting the face of the very distinguishable Disney character; the reverse impressed with maker's details 'J.R.Gaunt London'. Good condition, complete with original pin fittings, enamel intact, wear to silver plated finish, surface scratches. Diameter 26mm. Mickey Mouse Weekly was a British tabloid comic which ran between 8 February 1936 and 28 December 1957.
Code: 61447
A good original pre 1967 highly enamelled early pattern possibly pre war 'Boy's Own Paper membership badge'; circular gilt convex example in the form of the globe 'BOP' across the centre, within a Latin motto surround 'Quicquid Agunt Pueri Nostri Farrago Libelli' (Whatever boys do makes up the mix for our little book). Very good condition, complete with original pin fittings, enamel perfect, gilt finish remains bright. Diameter 20mm.
Code: 61167
A good original pre-war 'Cococub League childrens club leader membership advertising badge'; gilded brass circular example showing the club's logo 'Dumpty Doo the duck wearing a tam-o-shanter cap' in blue enamel on a white ground; an additional six pointed dangler star bearing a 'V' denoting a 'Veteran Member Award' and 'MFBEFFS' secret code leader bar, the reverse impressed in relief 'BRITISH MADE'. Excellent condition, complete with original pin fittings, no damage to the enamel, gilt finish remains bright. Diameter 26mm. Overall Height 59mm.
Code: 60944
A rare original circa 1930's early period 'Felix the Cat badge'; small brass black enamel cartoon character cat with paws up, displaying a giant grin, with his tail in the form of a question mark, the reverse embossed with the intriguing number '24'. Very good condition, with no stress marks or damage to the enamel, complete with original coiled pin fitting and hooked catch right for this period, silver plating appears only on his face. Height 25mm.
Code: 60556
250.00 GBP
An exceptionally good original promoitonal celluloid tin button badge for the Gerry and Sylvia Anderson marionette puppetry 'JOE 90 British television series', the rim with printed details '© ATV (Overseas) Ltd. 1968.' Very good clean condition, complete with original pin fiiing. Diameter 37mm.
Code: 60399
10.00 GBP
A good original 1960's period 'The Tufty Club membership celluloid tin button badge' depicting the red squirrel character 'Tufty Fluffytail'. Good condition, complete with original pin fittings, scratch marks to surface, colour remains bright. Diameter 31mm. The Tufty Club was created in 1961 for children under five years of age, it continued into the 1980s.
Code: 60295
A scarce original circa 1930's 'Daily Express Rupert League gilt and enamel membership badge', a club formed for children by the 'Daily Express Newspaper' and depicting the head of Rupert Bear above a title shield, the reverse with maker's details 'J.R.Gaunt London'. Very good condition, complete with original pin fittings, no stress marks or damage to the enamel. Height 27mm.
Code: 60231
A very good original example of a 'I am a Cococub membership badge'; gilded brass circular example showing the club's logo 'Dumpty Doo the duck wearing a tam-o-shanter cap' in blue enamel on a white ground; an additional six pointed dangler star bearing a 'V' denoting a 'Veteran Member Award'. Very good condition, complete with original pin fittings, no damage to the enamel, gilt finish remains bright. Diameter 27mm. Overall Height 48mm.
Code: 60173
A scarce original circa 1930's 40's period 'Popeye the Sailor Man bakelite cartoon figure' with hand-painted highlights and articulating arm. Very good condition, complete with original pin fittings, minor fading to paintwork in parts. Height 45mm.
Code: 60159
A rare English Made original circa 1924 'Bonzo the Dog silver and enamel pin badge' depicting the cartoon character 'Bonzo' with hangdog expression; the reverse impressed 'Sterling Silver' and 'Rd 706732' a registration, design and patent number for 1924. Fair condition, complete with original pin fittings, pin held on by wire ring, enamel flake to rump and heavy surface scratches. Height 18mm. Width 25mm.
Code: 59823
A good original later example gilt and enamel membership badge, for the 'Tiger Tim's Club' depicting the cartoon character wearing a white bow tie. Very good condition, complete with original pin fittings, enamel intact but with some hairline to left collar, gilt finish remains bright. Height 30mm.
Code: 59023
A good original circa 1930's gilt and enamel membership badge, for the 'Tiger Tim's Club' depicting the cartoon character wearing a scarce red bow tie. the reverse with maker's details "Collins London". Very good condition, complete with original pin fittings, enamel intact, gilt finish remains bright. Height 30mm.
Code: 59022
A rare original "Past President" blue enamel bar from which depends by chains an ornate silver gilt medal, the centre depicting two globes mounted on enamelled "Union Jack" within circular title inscribed "L.A.B.E.N.O" and legend "Terra Mare Fide" (By the earth, sea, and faith); the reverse impressed with Birmingham silver hallmarks for 1956, maker's details "MN&WB" (Mappin & Webb Ltd London) and inscribed "D.E.SHAW 1940-1941" Excellent condition, retaining original pin fittings, enamel perfect and complete with blue silk neck ribbon. Height approx 52mm. The "London Association of British Empire Newspapers Overseas" LABENO was formed in 1930. The name changed In 1958 to the "London Association of Commonwealth Newspapers Overseas", finally becoming the "Overseas Press and Media Association" OPMA in 1965.
Code: 58428
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