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A very good original circa 1940's period 'The Freetoze League badge'; gilt metal circular example, with blue enamel semi circular title scroll, with embossed scene of a boy and girl happily playing with their terrier dog and wearing 'Freetoze Shoes'. Excellent mint condition, complete with original pin fittings typical of the period, enamel perfect. Diameter 26mm. 'The Freetoze League' badges were given with each purchase of 'Freetoze Children's Shoes', which were sold through the very well known shoe retailer at the time 'Dolcis'.
Code: 62355
20.00 GBP
A scarce original circa 1931 Art Deco period swimwear sales representative advertising figural style badge, featuring a reclining woman with parasol modelling a red one-piece bathing costume; the reverse impressed with maker's details 'Miller 118 Branston St B'Ham' 'Regd Appd 761657' a registered, design and patent date of 1931. Good condition, complete with original buttonhole fitting, enamel perfect except for some poor heavy restoration to lower left leg. Height 30mm.
Code: 61588
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A scarce original circa 1931 Art Deco period swimwear sales representative advertising figural style badge, featuring a reclining woman with parasol modelling a green one-piece bathing costume; the reverse impressed with maker's details 'Miller 118 Branston St B'Ham' 'Regd Appd 761657' a registered, design and patent date of 1931. Very good condition, complete with original pin fittings, enamel perfect except for some very faint stress lines to left lower leg Height 30mm.
Code: 61541
60.00 GBP
A very scarce original circa 1933 Art Deco period swimwear advertising badge, featuring a figural of a bathing beauty in a woman's green one-piece swimming costume poised on a flying fish inscribed 'Bukta', the reverse impressed with maker's details 'Miller 118 Branston St B'Ham COPYRIGHT'. Very good condition, complete with original pin fittings, enamel perfect. Height 26mm. 'Bukta Swimwear Burka House Manchester' as featured in a 1933 advertisement.
Code: 61507
160.00 GBP
A very scarce original circa 1933 Art Deco period swimwear advertising badge, featuring a figural of a bathing beauty in a woman's blue one-piece swimming costume poised on a flying fish inscribed 'BUKTA', the reverse impressed with maker's details 'Miller 118 Branston St B'Ham COPYRIGHT'. Very good condition, complete with original pin fittings, enamel perfect except for a manufacturing flaw to left wrist. Height 26mm. 'Bukta Swimwear Burka House Manchester'.
Code: 61506
140.00 GBP
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'. Very good clean condition, complete with original pin fittings, minimal wear. Height 30mm.
Code: 60557
A rare early original silver plated enamel plaque inlaid with blue enamel bearing the bull's head trademark and advertising 'COLMAN'S STARCH', this now attached to a brass magnifying glass, the rest of the case now absent. Poor condition, enamel damaged, silver plating worn back to brass. Plaque height 26mm. Width 33mm.
Code: 60526
30.00 GBP
A very scarce original pre war well designed 'Truvox promotional salesman badge'; large gilded brass disc inlaid with turquoise blue enamel, depicting an winged angel gonging a bell and resting on a plinth inscribed 'TRUVOX Perfect Sound System'; the reverse impresed with maker's details 'Thomas Fattorini Limited Birmingham' and Registration Number '632818 a registered, design and patent date of 1914. Good condition, complete with original buttonhole lapel fitting, enamel with stress marks beneath the bell and enamel loss to tips of the angels wings. Height 37mm.
Code: 59955
A scarce original circa mid 1930's 'The Dunlop Caddie promotional badge'; chromium plated highly enamelled golfing caricature, his head in the form of a golf ball; the reverse impressed with maker's detail 'Cashmore & Co B'Ham' (circa 1915 to 1936). Very good condition, complete with original pin fittings, enamel perfect, an excellent example. Height 35mm. 'The Dunlop Caddie' promotional badge was sold in golfing equipment shops during the 1930's, it originally came with a backing card inscribed 'The Golfer's Symbol of Goof Luck'.
Code: 59690
A scarce original 'Edward VII & Queen Alexandra 1902 Coronation souvenir coloured celluloid tin button badge', with the additional scroll stating 'Copy of a Picture Worked on a Singer Sewing Machine'; the reverse still retaining the original Singer advertising card insert, this with stain. Very good condition, complete with original pin fittings, colour remains bright, an excellent example. Diameter 32mm.
Code: 59630
A good original circa 1970's promotional bagde' in the form of a large moulded plastic muscely man running with force and outlined in black, his head and chest replaced by an 'Ever Ready Power Plus' battery. Very good condition, complete with original brass safety pin fitting, no cracks or distortions, colours remain bright, minimal wear. Height 64mm. The Ever Ready Co (Great Britain) was well known for its batteries, the company was also a producer of torches and bicycle lamps.
Code: 59520
A good original circa 1950's 'Eaton 2 Speed Axles salesmans promotional badge'. Small chromium plated example inlaid with orange enamel, the title picked out in red. Very good condition, complete with original buttonhole fitting, minor stress lines by 2 not affecting the appearance. Height of front 9mm. Eaton Axles Limited. Engine and Unit Component Manufacturers, Cleveleys Road, Warrington.
Code: 58766
A scarce original circa 19331939 period 'Golfing Manufacturers advertising badge' in the form of a figural smiley gentleman wearing highly enamelled golfing outfit and smoking a pipe with "Bromford" title below; the reverse impressed with maker's details "Fattorini & Sons Ltd Bradford Works Birmingham" (a mark used between 1933 -1939). Very good condition, complete with original pin fittings, no stress marks to the enamal, two tiny nicks to cap otherwise perfect. Height 40mm.
Code: 58633
A superb example of a circa 1940's period 'Golfing Manufacturers advertising badge' in the form of a figural smiley Scottish gentleman wearing highly enamelled tartan golfing outfit including 'Plus Fours' and 'Tam o' Shanter' and smoking a pipe with "Penfold" title below; the reverse impressed with maker's details "H.W.Miller Ltd B'ham.18" also "Made in England" concealed behind the lapel. Very good condition, complete with original buttonhole horseshoe fitting, remarkably no stress marks or damage to the enamal, an excellent example. Height 35mm.
Code: 58599
A superb impressive circa 1903 Edwardian period 'James Williamson and Son Limited cap badge'; fine quality large gilded brass example bearing the Crowned Trade Mark of the 'Lion Varnish Works, Lancaster' to voided centre. Excellent condition, complete with original two loop fittings, enamel perfect. Diameter 45mm. JAS Williamson & Son Limited were varnish manufacturers and in 1903 made special varnishes for Coach Builders, Railway Companies, Cabinet Makers, to name but a few.
Code: 58302
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. Meltonian Cream E.Brown & Son Ltd, Cricklewood, London. The figural character trade mark of Meltonian was registered to Reckitt & Colman Pty Ltd and accepted in 1937.
Code: 58225
40.00 GBP
A rare original circa 1940's 'Lucas maker's of electrical equipment for motor cars, cycles and commercial vehicles salesman's promotional badge'. A superb large gilded brass example depicting the distinguished lion, torch, and wheel logo in red, white and blue enamels, with post 1920's style 'LUCAS' title below. Excellent condition, retaining original pin fittings, enamel perfect, gilt finish remains bright. Height 38mm.
Code: 57851
A very scarce circa 1965 superb quality 'Coty Cosmetics vintage trademark promotional badge'; large silver gilt example inlaid with red translucent enamel; the reverse impressed with Birmingham silver hallmarks for 1965 and maker's details "G & Co Ld" (Garrard & Co, London) the Crown Jewellers. Excellent condition, retaining original pin fittings, enamel perfect. Height 45mm.
Code: 57334
120.00 GBP
A good original Co-operative Wholesale Society advertising badge from the circa 1960's 'Wheatsheaf The Best of Bread from Your Co-op'; celluloid tin button example depicting a wheatsheaf on red backing, within pink sun-ray title surround. Very good condition, retaining original pin fitting, colours remain bright. Diameter 31mm.
Code: 57312
6.00 GBP
A scarce original circa 1930's '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 "Sterling Silver". Very good condition, no dents or cracks, complete with ring suspension. Height 42mm.
Code: 56958
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