Description
A complete set of three full runs of Robertson’s Golly pin badges, presented on the original collector’s scroll. These enamel pins were issued as promotional items by Robertson’s jam and marmalade brand during the mid‑20th century, reflecting a long‑standing tradition of collectible advertising giveaways.
This set is distinctive for ian original display scroll, making it a sought‑after piece of British advertising and packaging history.
Collectible Heritage & Advertising Memorabilia
From the 1920s onwards, Robertson’s offered promotional pin badges featuring the “Golly” character, which became widely collected across Britain. Children and families would send in tokens from jam jars to receive these Golly pins, often displayed on scrolls or cards.
While the imagery is now recognised as outdated and controversial, these badges remain part of the history of British advertising and consumer culture. Collectors value them as artefacts of mid‑century marketing, packaging heritage, and enamel badge production.
This listing offers three complete sets, making it a rare opportunity for collectors of advertising memorabilia, Golly enamel pins, and packaging history to acquire a nice display.
3 Full Sets Robertsons Golly Pin Badges On Original Golly Scroll
£250.00
Description
A complete set of three full runs of Robertson’s Golly pin badges, presented on the original collector’s scroll. These enamel pins were issued as promotional items by Robertson’s jam and marmalade brand during the mid‑20th century, reflecting a long‑standing tradition of collectible advertising giveaways.
This set is distinctive for ian original display scroll, making it a sought‑after piece of British advertising and packaging history.
Collectible Heritage & Advertising Memorabilia
From the 1920s onwards, Robertson’s offered promotional pin badges featuring the “Golly” character, which became widely collected across Britain. Children and families would send in tokens from jam jars to receive these Golly pins, often displayed on scrolls or cards.
While the imagery is now recognised as outdated and controversial, these badges remain part of the history of British advertising and consumer culture. Collectors value them as artefacts of mid‑century marketing, packaging heritage, and enamel badge production.
This listing offers three complete sets, making it a rare opportunity for collectors of advertising memorabilia, Golly enamel pins, and packaging history to acquire a nice display.