RMS Grampian hand painted enamel picture brooch 1907 to 1925
A rare original circa 1907 period 'R.M.S. Grampian ships pin badge'; ornate gilt metal hexagon shape surround, bearing beautiful hand painted representation of the Canadian Pacific steamship. Very good condition, complete with original pin fitting, no damage to the enamel.
Height 24mm.
RMS Grampian built in 1907 for the Allan Line Company, transferred to Canadian Pacific in 1917, ... read more
120.00 GBP
SS Empress of Britain ships wheel gilt and enamel pin badge
A scace original circa vintage period 'S.S. Empress of Britain shipping line sweetheart brooch'; gilt brass ships wheel suspended from a 1940's style ornate ripple bow, the centre with an applied enamel crest bearing the Canadian Pacific Shipping Line Company chequered house flag. Very good condition, complete with original pin fittings, no damage to the enamel, minor manufacturers infill flaw ... read more
40.00 GBP
MV Apapa Elder Dempster Line ships picture badge sunk 1940 air raid
A rare original 'MV Apapa pin brooch', the reverse impressed 'Made in England Sterling Silver Pt 202213' and crudely scratched 'APAPA AUGUST 1940'. Very good condition, complete with original pin fittings, colours remain bright. Diameter approx 27mm.
The passenger ship 'MV Apapa' was in built 1927 for the Elder Dempster Shipping Line. On the 15th November 1940, while on voyage from Lagos... read more
60.00 GBP
Royal Mail Lines house flag ships wheel pin badge
A good original circa 1920's period 'Royal Mail Lines gilt and enamel pin badge' the company enamelled flag mounted to the centre of a ships wheel; the reverse with unusual early maker's details 'Emanual Southampton'. Good condition, complete with original pin fittings, no damage to the enamel, gilt finish with service wear.
Diameter 21mm. read more
R.M.L.Highland Brigade silver ships wheel pin badge
A very scarce original circa 1920's period 'R.M.L. Highland Brigade silver and enamel pin badge'; the Royal Mail Lines company enamelled flag mounted to the centre of a ship's wheel, the reverse impressed 'SILVER". Very good condition, complete with original pin fittings, very minor service wear to enamel.
Diameter 23mm. read more
RMS Queen Elizabeth Cunard White Star Shipping Line ships wheel badge
A good original circa 1940's first period 'R.M.S. Queen Elizabeth Shipping Line gilt and enamel pin brooch', the Cunard and White Star Line company enamelled flags mounted to the centre of a ship's wheel. Very good condition, complete with original pin fittings, no enamel loss, hairline in the 9 o'clock position, hardly visible to the naked eye.
Diameter 27mm.
'R.M.S. Queen Elizab... read more
18.00 GBP
Aberdeen & Commonwealth Line House Flag ships wheel badge
A scarce original circa 1933 to 1938 short lived period 'Aberdeen & Commonwealth Shipping Line ships wheel gilt and enamel pin badge', the distinct company house flag mounted to the centre. Very good condition, complete with original pin fittings, no damage to the enamel.
Diameter approx 28mm.
This shipping line was formed in 1933 from the merger of the Aberdeen Line and the Austr... read more
60.00 GBP
Eastern Telegraph Company ETC cable shipping cap badge
A very rare original pre 1902 Victorian period 'Eastern Telegraph Co, London cap badge'; embroidered gold bullion wreath on felt cloth backing, the centre displaying a gilt and highly enamelled house flag, with Union (Jack) Flag in the canton over nine red and white horizontally stripes and blue 'ETC' letters, the reverse with black paper lined hessian backing, with evidence of having been remo... read more
350.00 GBP
Alfred Holt & Co shipping line flag cap badge centre
A scarce original vintage 'Alfred Holt & Co shipping line cap badge centre' gilded brass flag inlaid with blue enamel bearing white diamond with 'AH' monogram, the reverse with a two sets of two blades. Good condition, no damage to the enamel, minor service wear to gilt finish.
Height with pole approx 22mm.
Width 22mm. read more
20.00 GBP
RMS Empress of Ireland gilt and enamel picture brooch HOOK ABSENT
A rare original circa 1906 to 1914 period 'R.M.S. Empress of Ireland shipping line pin badge'; ornate gilt metal heart shaped surround set with turquoise stones, the central disc bearing a hand painted representation of the Canadian Pacific steamship. Good condition, complete with original pin fitting, HOOK now absent, no damage to the enamel, very minor surface scratches, one turquoise stone n... read more
RMS Melita gilt and enamel picture brooch
A scarce original circa 1920's period 'R.M.S. Melita shipping line pin badge'; ornate gilt metal oval surround, the centre bearing a hand painted representation of the Canadian Pacific steamship. Good condition, complete with original pin fittings, enamel with very faint hairlines cracks to left side and minor surface scratches.
Size approx 37 x 27mm. read more
120.00 GBP
SS Duchess of York gilt and enamel picture brooch
A scarce original circa 1928 period 'S.S.Duchess of York shipping line pin badge'; ornate gilt metal oval surround, the centre bearing a hand painted representation of the Canadian Pacific steamship. Very good condition, complete with original pin fittings, no damage to the enamel.
Size 32 x 26mm.
The 'S.S.Duchess of York was built for the 'Canadian Pacific Steamships Ltd' by 'Joh... read more
140.00 GBP
R.M.S. Antonia Cunard shipping line ships wheel pin badge
A circa 1930's period 'RMS.Antonia Cunard Shipping Line gilt and enamel pin badge', the Cunard Line company enamel flag mounted to the centre of a green enamel ship's wheel. Good condition, complete with original pin fittings, no serious damage to the enamel, minor service wear to gilt finish and surface scratches.
Diameter 31mm. read more
M.V. Britannic Cunard White Star shipping line ships wheel pin badge
A circa post 1934 period 'MV Britannic Cunard-White Star Shipping Line gilt and enamel pin badge', the Cunard and White Star Line company enamelled flags mounted to the centre of a ship's wheel. Good condition, complete with original pin fittings, no damage to the enamel, minor service wear to gilt finish.
Diameter 27mm.
M.V. Britannic was in service for Cunard White Star Line fro... read more
25.00 GBP
SS Montclare Canadian Pacific shipping line lifebuoy pin badge
A scarce original circa 1930's striking looking example of a 'S.S.Montclare ships white enamel lifebelt gilt brooch', mounted to the centre with a highly enamelled Canadian Pacific Shipping Line Company chequered flag, with blue enamel title scroll below. Very good condition, complete with original pin fittings, no damage to the enamel, an excellent example.
Height 29mm.
Built in ... read more
45.00 GBP
Blue Star Line Company Flag 1930 hallmarked silver pin badge
A scarce original circa 1930's period fine quality splendid 'Blue Star Line Company silver and enamel flag mounted on a coiled pin bar typical of the period, bearing Chester silver hallmarks for 1930 and maker's details 'CP' (Charles Peach Birmingham). 'Excellent condition, no defects to the enamel.
Width 44mm. read more
60.00 GBP
TSS Arandora Star shipping line silver ships wheel pin badge sunk 1940
A scarce original circa 1930's period fine quality MAPPIN & WEBB example 'T.S.S. Arandora Star shipping line silver and enamel brooch', the Blue Star Line company enamel flag mounted to the centre of a ship's wheel, the reverse impressed 'SILVER' and maker's details 'MN & WB' Mappin & Webb Ltd London. Excellent condition, complete with original pin fittings, no damage to the enamel.
Diam... read more
120.00 GBP
SS Montclare Canadian Pacific shipping line 1934 silver ships wheel pin badge
A scarce original fine quality 'S.S.Montclare ships wheel brooch', mounted to the centre a highly enamelled maple leaf representing the Canadian voyages this Canadian Pacific Steamships Ltd' shipping line company ship undertook; the reverse bearing Birmingham silver hallmarks for 1934 and maker's details 'B.Bros'. Very good condition, complete with original pin fittings, no damage to the enamel... read more
60.00 GBP
SS Montrose Canadian Pacific shipping line 1935 silver ships wheel pin badge sunk 1940
A scarce original fine quality 'S.S.Montrose ships wheel brooch', mounted to the centre a highly enamelled maple leaf representing the Canadian voyages this Canadian Pacific Steamships Ltd' shipping line company ship undertook; the reverse bearing Birmingham silver hallmarks for 1935 and maker's details 'B.Bros'. Very good condition, complete with original pin fittings, no damage to the enamel,... read more
85.00 GBP
Port of London Authority officers gold bullion cap badge River Thames
A scarce original circa 1930's period 'Port of London Authority officers padded cloth cap badge' bearing a gold bullion wreath, the top displaced by a 'Naval Crown' the centre depicting sea-lion grasping a trident, the reverse with waxed paper lined hessian backing. Good condition, service wear and toning to the bullion, display holes
Height approx 66mm. read more
45.00 GBP