Antiques, Curios, Collectables, Taxidermy, Silver, Gold, Stamps, Bronze
Lot 173:
Description
This curated collection falls within the Automobilia and Petroliana category, comprising a diverse array of vintage metal and enamel lapel pins and badges. The assembly focuses heavily on the British transportation sector, commercial marques, and associated trade union organisations. Notable automotive and transport branding includes Mercedes-Benz, Suzuki, Leyland, Yamaha, and a Bedford Drivers Club member badge. Commercial vehicle interest is highlighted by an IVECO Ford EuroTech tractor unit pin and several detailed depictions of emergency fire appliances. Aviation history is represented by a Boeing 707 aircraft-shaped pin. The collection features significant trade union and employee memorabilia, including a Transport and General Workers Union (T&G) Shop Steward pin attributed to the prestigious maker Fattorini of Birmingham. Other represented bodies include the United Road Transport Union (U.R.T.U.), NUPE, ASLEF (honouring 20 years of service), and a Rolls-Royce Retired Employees Association badge. The pieces are primarily constructed from base metals with multi-colour hard and soft enamel or painted finishes. Several items are preserved in individual plastic bags with handwritten provenance and descriptive labels. Dimensions vary by piece; average pin width ranges from approximately 15mm to 50mm.
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