Cadbury Bournville Cocoa Vesta antique advertising tin case

An exceptionally good original early 20th century 'Bournville Cocoa advertising Vesta tin case' bearing vividly coloured enamel representation of a 1lb tin of the Cadbury product and defining the attributes of the pure soluble cocoa. Very good condition, the reverse incorporating match striker with very little use, minor wear to gilt finish.
Size 64 x 50mm.  read more

Code: 62764

The Freetoze League childrens shoes advertising badge circa 1940's

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.

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Code: 62355

Windsor Water Woollies swimwear promotional badge Art Deco c1931 by Miller

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...  read more

Code: 61588

Windsor Water Woollies swimwear promotional badge Art Deco c1931 by Miller

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...  read more

Code: 61541

Bukta Swimwear bathing beauty poised on a flying fish promotional badge Art Deco c.1933 by Miller

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.

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Code: 61507

Bukta Swimwear bathing beauty poised on a flying fish promotional badge Art Deco c.1933 by Miller

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 t...  read more

Code: 61506

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'. Very good clean condition, complete with original pin fittings, minimal wear.
Height 30mm.  read more

Code: 60557

Colman's Starch bull's head trademark advertising magnifying glass

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.  read more

Code: 60526

TRUVOX Perfect Sound System advertising badge loudspeakers and acoustic devices

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 o...  read more

Code: 59955

The Dunlop Caddie golf ball advertising badge by Cashmore & Co

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.

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Code: 59690

Edward VII Queen Alexandra 1902 Coronation Singer Sewing Machine advertising badge

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.
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Code: 59630

Ever Ready Power Plus battery advertising badge

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 (Gr...  read more

Code: 59520

Eaton Two Speed Axles truck component salesmans badge.

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 Manufacturer...  read more

Code: 58766

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