Description

Celebrate one of the most iconic pieces of British advertising with this Guinness‑inspired toucan enamel pin badge, featuring two bold, stylised toucans balancing beer bottles on their oversized orange beaks. Set against a warm yellow backdrop, the design pays clear homage to the famous mid‑century Guinness posters illustrated by John Gilroy — instantly recognisable to collectors of brewery memorabilia and lovers of classic pub advertising.

Rendered in vibrant hard enamel with crisp black linework, this pin badge captures the cheerful, good‑humoured spirit that made the Guinness toucan a cultural favourite for decades. Perfect for jackets, bags, pin boards, or as a standout addition to a barware or brewery‑themed collection.

The Guinness Toucan – A British Advertising Icon

First introduced in the 1930s, the Guinness toucan became one of the most beloved characters in British advertising. Created by artist John Gilroy, the toucan appeared in countless posters balancing pints and bottles on its beak, often accompanied by witty slogans and colourful tropical backdrops. These designs helped define the visual identity of Guinness for generations and remain highly collectible today.

This Guiness enamel pin badge draws directly from that tradition — the bold beak, the playful balancing act, and the sunny circular background all echo the classic Gilroy style. While not an official Guinness product, it sits comfortably within the wider world of brewery‑themed novelties and retro pub ephemera, making it a great companion piece for collectors of Guinness memorabilia, barware, or mid‑century advertising art.