Description
A genuine 1950s Guinness Harp badge, produced by H.W. Miller Ltd., Birmingham B18, one of the most respected mid‑century British makers of enamel badges. This early Guinness piece features the classic Guinness Haro emblem in gold‑tone metal with blue enamel detailing — a clean, elegant design typical of Miller’s high‑quality post‑war production.
The reverse carries the correct H.W. MILLER LTD B’HAM B18 backstamp, confirming it as an authentic mid‑century brewery promotional badge. These early Harp pieces are far scarcer than the later Guinness advertising badges and are sought after by collectors for their craftsmanship and pre‑branding‑standardisation styling.
Type: enamel pin badge
Brand/Theme: Guinness
Maker: H.W. Miller Ltd., Birmingham B18
Design: gold harp with blue enamel accents
Backstamp: H.W. MILLER LTD B’HAM B18
Condition: very good; clean enamel and tidy metalwork
Era: 1950s (mid‑century)
Height: 22mm
Guinness Harp Badge – 1950s H.W. Miller Birmingham B18
£29.00
Description
A genuine 1950s Guinness Harp badge, produced by H.W. Miller Ltd., Birmingham B18, one of the most respected mid‑century British makers of enamel badges. This early Guinness piece features the classic Guinness Haro emblem in gold‑tone metal with blue enamel detailing — a clean, elegant design typical of Miller’s high‑quality post‑war production.
The reverse carries the correct H.W. MILLER LTD B’HAM B18 backstamp, confirming it as an authentic mid‑century brewery promotional badge. These early Harp pieces are far scarcer than the later Guinness advertising badges and are sought after by collectors for their craftsmanship and pre‑branding‑standardisation styling.
Type: enamel pin badge
Brand/Theme: Guinness
Maker: H.W. Miller Ltd., Birmingham B18
Design: gold harp with blue enamel accents
Backstamp: H.W. MILLER LTD B’HAM B18
Condition: very good; clean enamel and tidy metalwork
Era: 1950s (mid‑century)
Height: 22mm