General Auction including Antiques & Collectables, Gold & Silver (14% Buyers Commission)
This collection of advertising memorabilia comprises an assortment of enamelled metal lapel badges featuring the mascot for British preserves manufacturer James Robertson and Sons. Each badge is manufactured from a gilt-tone base metal with multi-coloured enamel decoration in red, blue, yellow, black, white, and green. The group features several distinct characterisations including a standard figure with hands on hips, a motorcyclist wearing a red helmet and goggles, a guitarist playing a green-bodied guitar, a school crossing patrol officer in a long white coat with a red stop sign, and a footballer in an athletic pose with a yellow football. These designs were part of various promotional series issued by the manufacturer during the mid-to-late 20th century. No maker marks are visible to the front surfaces.
Condition report:
The collection is in good vintage condition with vibrant enamel colours throughout. There is light surface tarnish and oxidation to the exposed metal edges and outlines across the pieces. The school crossing patrol badge exhibits minor dark spotting within the white enamel of the coat. The footballer and motorcyclist badges show light surface wear and faint scratches consistent with age and previous use.
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