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Pesa Letter Scale Victorian Italian post office weighing instrument

Pesa Letter Scale Victorian Italian post office weighing instrument

A scarce original mid 19th century miniature brass example inscribed to the obverse 'PESA LETTERE No 161926' with dial marked out in 'GRAMMI' (grms) the reverse impressed 'TELE FUN KEN' within an eight pointed arrow star. Sold as a collectors item only, accuracy not guaranteed.
Diameter 29mm.  read more

Code: 65521

60.00 GBP

General Post Office GPO Victorian button whistle

General Post Office GPO Victorian button whistle

A very scarce original Victorian period 'General Post Office button whistle'; nickel plated brass example bearing a Queen Victoria Crowned 'GPO' cypher button to both sides. Fair condition, any fittings that were now absent, nickel plated finish with service wear.
Length 52mm.  read more

Code: 65450

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WW1 London Telephone Service Air Raids GPO award badge

WW1 London Telephone Service Air Raids GPO award badge

A scarce original First World War period 'London Telephone Service air raids award badge'; large gilt Crowned title circlet 'Air Raids' 'Ducit Amor Patrie' (Love of country leads me), the centre bearing white enamel embossed 'LTS' cypher on seeded ground. Very good condition, complete with original pin fittings, no damage to the enamel. Height 40mm.
The 'London Telephone Service Air Rai...  read more

Code: 65201

180.00 GBP

General Post Office GPO 198 NE postmans security badge

General Post Office GPO 198 NE postmans security badge

A good original circa 1958 to 1969 period 'General Post Office postmans security breast badge'; large brass example, wide black enamel band top and bottom, inscribed 'GPO' postmans identification number '198' and area code 'NE'; the reverse impressed 'A Reward of 1/- Will Be Given To The Finder Of This Badge On Handing It In At The Nearest Post Office'. Very good condition, no damage to the ena...  read more

Code: 65161

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Post Office postmans uniform cap badge circa 1970's

Post Office postmans uniform cap badge circa 1970's

A good original circa 1970's 'Postmans uniform cap badge; oval gilt brass example inlaid with red enamel inscribed 'Post Office' within oval surround. Good condition, no stress marks or damage to the enamel, minor surface scratches to front, more serious on reverse, complete with original two loop fittings and split pin.
Height 27mm.
Width 37mm.  read more

Code: 65124

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General Post Office GPO Telephone Lineman officially numbered badge

General Post Office GPO Telephone Lineman officially numbered badge

A very rare original post 1902 period 'General Post Office Lineman Engineer on official duty badge'; large heavy brass medallion with substantial loop, the obverse bearing the 'Royal Arms', the reverve incised 'G.P.O No 1052 LINEMAN'. Good condition, general service wear.
Diameter approx 43mm.
Height 52mm.  read more

Code: 65122

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General Post Office GPO script cypher messenger boy cap badge

General Post Office GPO script cypher messenger boy cap badge

A scarce original circa early 20th Century 'General Post Office cap badge'; gilt brass 'GPO' script lettering with embossed foliated lettering, the reverse retaining early feature two blade fittings. Very good condition.
Height 22mm.
Width 40mm.  read more

Code: 65121

25.00 GBP

General Post Office GPO postmans brass uniform button early 20th century

General Post Office GPO postmans brass uniform button early 20th century

A scarce original early 20th century period 'General Post Office postmans large brass uniform button'; Crowned 'GPO' ornate lined cypher, the reverse impressed with maker's details 'Firmin & Sons Ld London'. Very good condition, complete with shank.
Diameter 24mm.  read more

Code: 64957

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General Post Office GPO postmans cap badge circa 1958

General Post Office GPO postmans cap badge circa 1958

A good original circa 1958 period 'General Post Office postman's cap badge'; large die-stamped gilt brass Crowned crossed post horns within laurel sprays; the reverse with two lug fittings with retaining blades. Very good condition, gilt finish remains bright.
Height 47mm.  read more

Code: 64956

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General Post Office GPO postmans cap badge pre 1953

General Post Office GPO postmans cap badge pre 1953

A rare original circa pre 1953 period 'General Post Office postman's cap badge'; large die-stamped blackened brass 'King George VI 'crowned oval, incorporating the initials 'GPO' within laurel wreath, the voided central band with an applied chromium plated postmans identification numbers '1337' code 'P' and overlay to crown retaining one of two prong attachment. Very good condition, complete wi...  read more

Code: 64929

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General Post Office Doorkeeper GPO cap badge circa 1956

General Post Office Doorkeeper GPO cap badge circa 1956

A scarce original circa 1956 'General Post Office Doorkeeper's badge; squared oval gilt brass example, bearing orange translucent enamel border and dark blue centre inscribed 'GPO'. Very good condition, no damage to the enamel, complete with original two loop fittings and split pin.
Height 26mm.
Width 38mm.  read more

Code: 64927

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General Post Office GPO script cypher messenger boy  cap or collar badge

General Post Office GPO script cypher messenger boy cap or collar badge

A scarce original circa early 20th Century 'General Post Office cap / collar badge'; gilt brass 'GPO' script lettering with embossed foliated lettering, the reverse retaining two original square fittings and retaining pin. Very good condition.
Height 21mm.
Width 38mm.  read more

Code: 64928

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Post Office doorkeeper cap badge circa 1970's

Post Office doorkeeper cap badge circa 1970's

A scarce original circa 1970's 'Post Office doorkeeper's badge; oval gilt brass example, bearing yellow enamel border and red centre, inscribed 'Post Office'. Very good condition, no damage to the enamel, complete with original two loop fittings and split pin.
Height 27mm.
Width 37mm.  read more

Code: 64926

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National Guild of Telephonists NGT union pin badge 1928 to 1970

National Guild of Telephonists NGT union pin badge 1928 to 1970

A good original circa 1930's period 'National Guild of Telephonists union small gilt and enamel badge' bearing a black and white image of a communication domed tower, telegraph lines and inscribed DAY & NIGHT'; the reverse impressed with maker's details details 'Miller 118 Branston St B'Ham' (an address format used between circa 1931 to 1934). Very good condition, complete with original pin fit...  read more

Code: 63597

20.00 GBP

General Post Office GPO senior postmans gilt collar badge

General Post Office GPO senior postmans gilt collar badge

A scarce original circa 1955 to 1969 issue 'General Post Office senior postmans uniform badge'; die-stamped gilt EIIR crown resting in laurel sprays; the reverse retaining two loop fittings. Very good condition, gilt finish remains fresh.
Height 28mm.  read more

Code: 63583

25.00 GBP

Post Office Wireless Licence Saving Bank 6d coin £1 money box

Post Office Wireless Licence Saving Bank 6d coin £1 money box

A good original circa 1940's 'Post Office Wireless Wireless Licence Saving Bank novelty tin money box with brass lid' in the form of a miniature Post Office Box, designed to take forty old sixpenny coins, thus holding £1 worth when full. Good condition, brass lid which does not appear to open, service wear,
Height 56mm.

Wireless Licence were obtained from the Post Master G...  read more

Code: 63532

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GPO Telecommunications Buzby cartoon bird advertising badge

GPO Telecommunications Buzby cartoon bird advertising badge

A scarce original circa 1976 to late 1980's 'General Post Office Telecommunications Buzby cartoon bird promotional badge'; large gilt and enamel example featuring the early yellow coloured (later orange) cartoon bird set between three early style telephone receivers. Very good condition, complete with original pin fitting, no damage to the enamel.
Diameter 33mm.

The Buzby ...  read more

Code: 63531

25.00 GBP

General Post Office GPO senior postmans collar badge

General Post Office GPO senior postmans collar badge

A scarce original circa 1956 period 'General Post Office senior postmans badge' worn on the collar of the khaki dust coat in the form of a die-stamped blackened brass EIIR crown resting in laurel sprays; the reverse retaining two loop fittings. Good condition, minor service wear to japanned finish.
Height 28mm.  read more

Code: 63530

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Post Office Engineering trade union badge

Post Office Engineering trade union badge

A very good original circa 1940's 'Post Office Engineering Union lapel badge'; small circular gilt brass example inlaid with red, white and blue enamel, bearing shield with clasped hands to the centre and 'P.O.E.U. 1887' below, the reverse with maker's details 'Thomas Fattorini Ltd Regent St. Birmingham'. Very good condition, complete with original buttonhole fitting, no damage to the enamel.read more

Code: 63054

12.00 GBP

Royal Mail postmans cap badge c1980's made by Manhattan Windsor

Royal Mail postmans cap badge c1980's made by Manhattan Windsor

A scarce original circa 1980's period 'Royal Mail postmans cap badge' wide gilt convex example with raised red enamel letters and complete with its 'Manhattan-Windsor' maker's card backing. Very good unissued condition.
Width 66mm.  read more

Code: 62998

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