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A good-condition collection of 600 authentic vintage enamel and metal lapel pins from the Netherlands, dating from the mid-20th century and featuring themes including motoring, petrol brands, agriculture, toys and football.
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Important and noteworthy coherent collection of several hundred authentic vintage lapel pins (speldjes) dating from the 1950s, 1960s and 1970s.
The vast majority of pieces are enameled metal, painted metal or lithographed tin from the era. They come from various historical advertising and promotional campaigns from France, Belgium, Germany and the Netherlands. The overall condition is very good: colors are vivid, enamels are bright and intact, and the original long mounting pins are well present.
The major thematic series included in this lot:
• AUTOMOBILIA & CYCLES: Rare winged or crowned crests of prestigious brands (Jaguar, Cadillac, Morgan, Daimler, Rover, Triumph, James, Lambretta) and logos of classic European manufacturers (Simca, Fiat, Peugeot, BMW, Volvo, Opel, Škoda, NSU, Renault). Includes also stylized racing car pins (Lola, Lister Jaguar-Coupe).
• STATIONS-SERVICES & ENERGY: Excellent concentration of retro oil company logos (BP, Shell, Mobil, Total, Fina, PAM, Caltex Boron, Deluxol, Kendall Motor Oils), complemented by rare three-dimensional promotional items such as Benegas gas mini-bottles (in white and red), miniature Volvet oil cans or Actifit batteries.
• AGRICULTURE & MOTOCULTURE: Massey Ferguson (MF) triangle insignia, magnificent enameled shield of Fordson Diesel tractors, as well as brands Claas, Vicon, Lely, Koni...
• TOYS & POP CULTURE: Rare series including the famous vintage LEGO character in red overalls and several variants of the text logo, Fleischmann and Trix Express model trains, and golden medallions of celebrities (including a superb portrait of Elvis Presley).
• VINTAGE FOOTBALL (1965): Highly sought-after collector series of action football players published by SPAR supermarkets in 1965 (Dutch clubs: Feijenoord Kampioen 1965, Excelsior, NAC, MVV, Velox...) and enamel badges of clubs (Athletic Bilbao, DWS Amsterdam).
• COMPLETE PROMOTIONAL SERIES: Jacques chocolate horsemen series (Belgium), heraldic crests (Swiss cantons, Wajang/Leeuwen-Zegel primes), Remia margarines and sauces (palms, hearts, athletes), Knorr soup mascots, Heineken and Stella Artois breweries...
The whole set is meticulously sorted and pinned by theme on trays. An ideal opportunity for a demanding thematic collector.
Important and noteworthy coherent collection of several hundred authentic vintage lapel pins (speldjes) dating from the 1950s, 1960s and 1970s.
The vast majority of pieces are enameled metal, painted metal or lithographed tin from the era. They come from various historical advertising and promotional campaigns from France, Belgium, Germany and the Netherlands. The overall condition is very good: colors are vivid, enamels are bright and intact, and the original long mounting pins are well present.
The major thematic series included in this lot:
• AUTOMOBILIA & CYCLES: Rare winged or crowned crests of prestigious brands (Jaguar, Cadillac, Morgan, Daimler, Rover, Triumph, James, Lambretta) and logos of classic European manufacturers (Simca, Fiat, Peugeot, BMW, Volvo, Opel, Škoda, NSU, Renault). Includes also stylized racing car pins (Lola, Lister Jaguar-Coupe).
• STATIONS-SERVICES & ENERGY: Excellent concentration of retro oil company logos (BP, Shell, Mobil, Total, Fina, PAM, Caltex Boron, Deluxol, Kendall Motor Oils), complemented by rare three-dimensional promotional items such as Benegas gas mini-bottles (in white and red), miniature Volvet oil cans or Actifit batteries.
• AGRICULTURE & MOTOCULTURE: Massey Ferguson (MF) triangle insignia, magnificent enameled shield of Fordson Diesel tractors, as well as brands Claas, Vicon, Lely, Koni...
• TOYS & POP CULTURE: Rare series including the famous vintage LEGO character in red overalls and several variants of the text logo, Fleischmann and Trix Express model trains, and golden medallions of celebrities (including a superb portrait of Elvis Presley).
• VINTAGE FOOTBALL (1965): Highly sought-after collector series of action football players published by SPAR supermarkets in 1965 (Dutch clubs: Feijenoord Kampioen 1965, Excelsior, NAC, MVV, Velox...) and enamel badges of clubs (Athletic Bilbao, DWS Amsterdam).
• COMPLETE PROMOTIONAL SERIES: Jacques chocolate horsemen series (Belgium), heraldic crests (Swiss cantons, Wajang/Leeuwen-Zegel primes), Remia margarines and sauces (palms, hearts, athletes), Knorr soup mascots, Heineken and Stella Artois breweries...
The whole set is meticulously sorted and pinned by theme on trays. An ideal opportunity for a demanding thematic collector.
Details
Number of objects
600
Period
Mid 20th century
Country of origin
Netherlands
Condition
Good
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