Here follows a select few from a new collection. Acquired complete from a charity shop in Harrogate, these matchbox labels are legitimately allowed to take up vital space in my flat as they are small and can be considered 'work related' being as they are graphics. For these reasons they get a pass, that and they are also gorgeous. I love the variations in the same manufacturers labels over time.
I have a problem with collecting- It takes up time and money and space. I've come up with a way of dealing with some of these collections and that is to document them and then let them go. It ties in with an idea I had whilst doing my collections project about sequential collecting. A good example might be the motor enthusiast who has only limited resources and so might decide to own certain cars in succession- a Jaguar E Type then sell it, an Aston Martin DB5 (a step up!) then sell it. I have neither the money or space for very many things, least of all cars- these coins took my fancy. Little metal objects I like and engineering and scientific legends I also like. These coins have now been released back into the wild.
A mini project I did in an hour or so in a lunchtime. Every place I've ever lived, in both map and street view on some small badges. Lower Peover, Cheshire - Knutsford, Cheshire - New Cross, SE London - Peckham, SE London - Brockley SE London - Mile End, E London.
And felt the need to share. 
Found these fantastically graphic house flags over on the National Maritime Museum archive. A great resource. Link: here
