Collins & Co Ltd Cardiff Docks Advertising Celluloid Match Safe Vesta Case c.1900
A rare original circa 1900 antique chromium plated brass match safe holder striker vesta case bearing celluloid wrap with classical lady portrait to one side and to the other a welsh advertising feature inscribed:
'COLLINS & Co of CARDIFF LTD
OIL, GREASE, CANDLE, TALLOW.
SOAP & NAVAL STORES MANUFACTURERS.
To the Trade only.
CARDIFF DOCKS
Telephones 252... read more
Crawford's Biscuits Wise Owl Advertising Badge
A scarce original circa 1930's 'Crawford's Biscuits promotional bronzed badge' cut-out in the form of a very detailed Owl perched on a book, placard across his chest with advertising slogan 'CRAWFORD'S BISCUITS ARE GOOD BISCUITS, the reverse impressed with embossed maker's details 'J.R.Gaunt London'. Good condition, complete with original pin fittings, only one eye retaining blue marble overlay... read more
Crawford's Biscuits viking ship advertising badge
A good original circa 1930's 'Crawford's Biscuits promotional gilt badge' cut-out in the form of a viking ship in full sail, the reverse impressed with embossed maker's details 'J.R.Gaunt London'. Good condition, complete with original pin fittings.
Height approx 29mm. read more
Spratt's Pet Bird Owners Club advertising pin badge in presentation box
A scarce original circa 1950's chromium plated seed advertising badge the cleverly designed Spratt's logo in the distinctive formation of a 'pet bird', the reverse with maker's details in relief 'M.& B.Ltd.B'Ham' (Marples & Beasley Birmingham) and 'Pet Bird Owners' Club'. Very good condition, complete with original pin fittings, no damage to the enamel and complete with its original presentatio... read more
35.00 GBP
Spratt's bird seed food advertising badge
A scarce original circa 1950's chromium plated seed advertising badge the cleverly designed Spratt's logo in the distinctive formation of a 'pet bird', the reverse with maker's details in relief 'M.& B.Ltd.B'Ham' (Marples & Beasley Birmingham) and 'Pet Bird Owners' Club'. Good condition, complete with original pin fittings, no damage to the enamel, chromium plated lifted from back and under the... read more
20.00 GBP
United Dairies (London) Ltd Inspector Cap Badge
A scarce original circa 1940's period 'United Dairies (London) Ltd Inspector cap badge'; large chomium plated convex tiered bar, bearing embossed red enamel 'UD' cypher to the centre with 'INSPECTOR' superimposed across the centre on stippled ground; the reverse impressed with maker's details 'J.R.GAUNT LONDON'. Good condition, complete with original two loop fittings with split pin, no defects... read more
45.00 GBP
Kodak Camera Harrow 1928 - 1978 Jubilee Medallion of the Research Laboratory
This medallion is one of 950 that were issued on the occasion of the fiftieth anniversary of the founding in 1928 of the Research Laboratory of Kodak Limited at Harrow. The effigy of Dr. Mees is based on a portrait plaque sculptured by R. Cochet and presented to the the Harrow Laboratory by colleagues at Kodak Pathe, S.A.Vincennes.
The obverse is dedicated to Charles Edward Kennith Mee... read more
40.00 GBP
Cow & Gate Ltd Milk Food advertising cap badge
A rare original circa 1930's period 'Cow & Gate Ltd Milk Food delivery driver gilt & enamel cap badge'; large impressively designed Registered Trade Mark, depicting a cow looking through a four bar gate within a green field and fluffy white clouds on blue sky horizon; the reverse impressed with maker's details 'Fattorini & Sons Ltd Bradford House, Birmingham'. Very good condition, complete with... read more
120.00 GBP
United Dairies (London) Ltd Advertising Cap / Uniform Badge
A scarce original circa 1940's period 'United Dairies (London) Ltd milk deliver driver's badge'; very large convex gilt shield inlaid with predominantly orange and white enamel company colours, depicting a map of the United Kingdom with superimposed cypher 'UD' to the centre with the quote 'The Sign of Purity'. Very good condition, complete with two loop fittings and split pin, enamel perfect ... read more
Kelloggs Noddy's Friends Fluffy Cat badge on display card
A good original circa 1966 period 'Kellogg's Fluffy Cat badge'; the gilt Enid Blyton character figure in hand painted enamel, the reverse with maker's details in relief '© N.S.R. Co. Ltd. 1966 Kellogg's', accompanied by it original rare card backing inscribed 'Kellogg's "Noddy's Friends" Badges "I'm very glad you are going to wear this lovely badge of my friend" Noddy. Very good mint condition,... read more
20.00 GBP
Kelloggs Ricicles Noddy Club 1962 issue childrens friend badge Enid Blyton
A good original Kellogg's Ricicles 1962 issue 'Noddy Club badge' in the form of the fictional character created by children's author Enid Blyton; gilt brass example with painted enamel finish, the reverse impressed in relief "© N.S.R. Co. Ltd.1962 Kellogg's".
Very good condition,complete with original pin fittings, painted finish intact, an excellent example.
Height 33mm. read more
20.00 GBP
Enid Blyton Noddy character Chivers Jams advertising badge
A good original circa 1949 to1963 period 'Enid Blyton Noddy character CHIVERS JAMS promotional pin badge'; gilt figure highly enamelled in red and blue with Noddy holding a jar of jam. Very good condition, complete with original pin fittings, no stress marks or damage to the enamel.
Height 35mm. read more
25.00 GBP
Enid Blyton Kelloggs Noddy's Friends advertising badges Tessie Bear, Big Ears, Mr. Plod & Fluffy Cat
Four good original circa 1966 period 'Kellogg's Noddy's Friends promotional badges'; each Enid Blyton character figure impressed with maker's details in relief '© N.S.R. Co. Ltd. 1966 Kellogg's'. Very good condition, complete with original pin fittings, no damage to the enamel finish, manufacturers flaw to Big Ears waistcoat.
Height approx 28 & 29mm. read more
30.00 GBP
Cow & Gate baby SMILER silver advertisng lucky charm c1930
A scarce original circa 1930 period 'Cow & Gate Milk Food' promotional lucky charm, in the form of their trademark baby symbol; hollow silver example the front impressed "Smiler" the reverse inscribed in relief 'Cow & Gate Brings Health & Happiness' and impressed 'Sterling Silver". Very good condition, no dents or cracks.
Height 22mm. read more
80.00 GBP
Meltonian Shoe Cream character figure advertising badge by H.W. Miller
A scarce original gilt and enamel 'Meltonian Cream' advertising badge, depicting a gentleman in morning dress sporting a top hat and monocle, standing on a jar of 'Meltonian' shoe cream, the reverse with maker's details 'H.W.Miller Ltd Branston St B'Ham.18' and 'Copyright'. Very good condition, complete with original pin fittings, no stress marks or damage to the enamel.
Height 29mm.
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35.00 GBP
ISPCS Meltonian Shoe Cream character figure advertising badge H.W. Miller
A scarce original circa 1932 'Meltonian Man figural character promotional gilt and enamel variant badge, depicting a gentleman in morning dress sporting a top hat and monocle, standing on a jar of 'Meltonian' shoe cream, with scarce scroll inscribed 'I.S.P.C.S' (International Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Shoes); the reverse impressed with maker's details 'Miller 118 Branston St B'Ha... read more
60.00 GBP
Jaco Roller Skates JACOSKATES promotional pin badge
A good original circa 1950's 1960's period 'JACOSKATES' advertising pin badge' hand painted gold and red alloy example in the form of a roller skate, still retaining its original brown plastic strap and brass safety pin fitting. Exceptionally clean condition, complete with original pin fittings, no paint loss.
Height approx 27mm. read more
25.00 GBP
DOGS LOVE VIMS biscuit advertising tin button badge
A good original circa 1960's period promotional badge from the 'United Molasses Co Ltd. based in the London Borough of Greenwich in the form of a black and yellow celluloid tin button badge, featuring the head of a beautiful Terrier dog, with the advertising slogan 'DOGS LOVE VIMS'. Very good clean condition, complete with original pin fittings, colour remains bright, minimal scratching.
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12.00 GBP
Cow & Gate SMILER LEAGUE baby milk advertisng tin button badge
A good original circa 1960's period 'Smiler League promotional celluloid tin button badge' depicting a very happy baby wearing a Cow & Gate crown. Very good clean condition, complete with original pin fitting, minimal scratching.
Diameter 25mm. read more
10.00 GBP
Keiller Marmalade advertising tin button badge Dundee Scotland
A good original circa 1960's period 'Keiller Marmalade advertising celluloid tin button pin badge' bearing a highly coloured cartoon figural illustration of the scotsman 'Mr Chip of Keiller' with an orange replacing his head and a lemon across his chest wearing a kilt and sash inscribed 'KEILLER DUNDEE'. Very good almost mint condition, complete with original pin fittings.
Diameter 31mm. read more
10.00 GBP