West Yorkshire - the most expensive AA badge?

[Mike H]

Ive spoken to the seller previously,hes sold some very rare items and knows his stuff.

[William]

Just in case anyone is interested...

This cap-badge is also around in all silver - images attached. Slider looks gold, I know, but this is just an effect of the lighting; the badge is entirely silver.

Prob a manufacturer's error, but I thgt there might be some interest.

Cheers

[William]

Originally Posted by Mike H

I know of 3 Lancs Fusiliers,two are broken.I know of 2 Inns of Court.I cant remember seeing either badge that was intact for sale in 15 years.

Cheers, Mike.

Re Lancs Fus & Inns of Court cap-badges; pls send the badges asap; I've already posted the cheque to you.

Honest!

;-)

Awra best.

[hagwalther]

Originally Posted by William

Cheers, Mike.

Re Lancs Fus & Inns of Court cap-badges; pls send the badges asap; I've already posted the cheque to you.

Honest!

;-)

Awra best.

Inns of Court Regt is as rare as rocking horse shit. Only one I know is in the book and even then I had to use an image supplied by the owner.

Regards

Chris

[gus-gemma]

I have a Lancashire Fusiliers in my collection I had a Inns of Court Regt and sold it in my last collection I paid £15 for it the dealer who had my collection got £300 for it but I do have 1 A/A collar badge

Originally Posted by William

Just in case anyone is interested...

This cap-badge is also around in all silver - images attached. Slider looks gold, I know, but this is just an effect of the lighting; the badge is entirely silver.

Prob a manufacturer's error, but I thgt there might be some interest.

Cheers

William,

Many thanks for posting as I'm most interested in seeing an all silver example for the first time.

Cheers,

Marcus

[alan g]

I have been looking for Lancashire fusiliers ano for ages, have some collars does any one know if they're worth much ?

Alan

[hagwalther]

Originally Posted by alan g

I have been looking for Lancashire fusiliers ano for ages, have some collars does any one know if they're worth much ?

Alan

Hi Alan,

Quite a bit. I've only ever handled a blank slider version by Marples and Beasley.

Gus-gemma says 300 GBP which means I will have to trade for one if I ever aquire an example.

Regards

Chris

[William]

Originally Posted by gus-gemma

I have a Lancashire Fusiliers in my collection I had a Inns of Court Regt and sold it in my last collection I paid £15 for it the dealer who had my collection got £300 for it but I do have 1 A/A collar badge

Cheers, Gus for this interesting posting.

If you ever wanna sell yr Lancashire Fusiliers AA cap-badge, I'd be most grateful if you'd please let me know.

Am fully aware that this is a v rare badge and therefore ready to pay top dollar.

Cheers

[Mike H]

One bid £300 plus postage,makes you wonder about Bosleys inflated prices.What was it £600 + twice ?

[William]

Originally Posted by Mike H

One bid £300 plus postage,makes you wonder about Bosleys inflated prices.What was it £600 + twice ?

Do you mean that Bosley sold a Lanc Fus badge recently? It sold for £300?

Or do you mean he has one for sale now?

Cheers

William

[Mike H]

No William,he had a couple of West Yorks a while ago.

All the Lancs Fusiliers are still on holiday or in hibernation

[Silver Tourist]

Good evening.
Again, this is not my field of expertise, but I did have reason to be trawling back through Mr Bosley's Postal Auction Catalogues back to their first Postal Auction in July 1995. I therefore took the opportunity to try and expand upon the research of our previous Member's notes (above) concerning the offering of previous examples of anodised aluminium West Yorkshire Regiment cap badges. I noted the following, with the hammer prices, and the cost including buyer's premium and VAT given in brackets:

1) 25 January 2006. Lot 62. £605 (£711.66) Ex. Hugh King Collection.

2) 26 April 2006. Lot 132. £330 (£388.18).

3) 30 January 2008. Lot 47. £440 (£517.57).

4) 30 April 2008. Lot 61. £385 (£452.88).

5) 22 July 2009. Lot 453. £140 (£164.68).

I do not suggest this list is comprehensive, or that similar examples have not been offered by other Auctioneers. However, all examples appear to be by H W Timings, with slider fittings.

So, to answer the question, are they rare? No. Unusual yes, but not rare. Are they worth £300. Probably not, judging by the last example. You pays you money and takes your pick.

I could, without any trouble, list a dozen or more examples of hallmarked badges which are recorded, but so far have yet to appear at Auction. Or, hallmarked badges of which I have only seen a single example in nearly thirty years of collecting hallmarked badges.

Enjoy.

S.T.

[AndyC_65]

Excellent analysis, ST - thank you.

It just goes to prove that a badge is only ever worth what someone will pay for it.

Cheers,

Andy C

[Silver Tourist]

Good evening.
I am pleased the analysis proved of interest.

And, how refreshing to receive a proper note of thanks.

It is indeed the case that any item is only worth what someone is prepared to pay for it at the moment of sale. There are few items which are so rare that they will not appear again, one day.

Assembling a collection is often the product of a lifetime of patience, interlaced with rare flurries of new acquisitions. And, as many of the established collectors will probably confirm, the key is to specialise and then to publish. The late Norman Litchfield, David Linaker, and Walter Lambert being prime examples. It is a shame more collectors do not publish the results of their many years of study.

It is notable that of all our County Infantry Regiments only one or two have a comprehensive publication of their badges covering the period from the late 17th. C until the end of the Regiment's existence. That is probably because it really does take a lifetime to acquire, research and publish the necessary record.

Some members of this Forum have followed that course: Mr Seaman, Mr Marsh and Mr McWilliam being examples. There are several others. New colllectors would be well advised to take every opportunity to benefit from the expertise of such collectors before settling upon their own area of interest.

Only by focusing does one avoid the very dangerous temptation to buy apparently unusual items for premium prices. After over forty years of collecting I have learnt that the rule relating to buses frequently applies to badges: one waits for ages, then three arrive together.

The magpie approach to collecting is fantastically attractive and one is tempted from time to time. However, it usually requires deep pockets and can lead to the sort of disparity of pricing so clearly evident in the above case.

Enjoy.

S.T.