Samuel Jones & Co Ltd Butterfly Trade Mark Badge Gummed Papers London

A rare original circa 1940's period 'Samuel Jones & Co Ltd gilt and enamel pin badge', in the form of a 'Camberwell Beauty Butterfly emblem adopted in 1912. Very good condition, complete with original pin fittings, no enamel loss.
Size approx 39 x 22mm.
During the Second World War they produce Air Raid Precautions ARP Sealing Tape & Outfits for use on windows to prevent flying glass and poison gas.

Founded in 1810 by Edward Jones
1905 The factory started producing non-curling gummed paper.
1912 Adopted the Camberwell Beauty Butterfly
emblem.
1920 Private limited company Samuel Jones and Co Ltd.
1937 Adhesives tape manufacturers.
1945 First company to produce self-adhesive labels in the UK.

Code: 67579