Description
This Merrythought Golly badge, dated and back‑stamped 2003, comes from one of Britain’s most respected traditional toy manufacturers. Founded in 1930 in Ironbridge, Shropshire,
Merrythought built its reputation on handcrafted soft toys made in small batches with exceptional attention to detail. Their brief venture into Golly‑themed enamel badges followed the same philosophy: limited production, superior materials, and meticulous finishing.
Unlike mass‑issued promotional badges, Merrythought pieces were produced on a much smaller scale, resulting in crisp metalwork, clean enamel, and a level of craftsmanship that stands out immediately to collectors. Because of their restricted runs and the company’s long‑standing heritage in British toy‑making,
Merrythought Golly badges have become highly collectable, valued for both their scarcity and their quality.
This 2003 back‑stamped example is a distinctive piece from a maker whose work occupies a special place in the wider world of non‑Robertson’s Golly memorabilia.
Merrythought Golly Badge 2003 – Back‑Stamped Limited Issue
£90.00
Description
This Merrythought Golly badge, dated and back‑stamped 2003, comes from one of Britain’s most respected traditional toy manufacturers. Founded in 1930 in Ironbridge, Shropshire,
Merrythought built its reputation on handcrafted soft toys made in small batches with exceptional attention to detail. Their brief venture into Golly‑themed enamel badges followed the same philosophy: limited production, superior materials, and meticulous finishing.
Unlike mass‑issued promotional badges, Merrythought pieces were produced on a much smaller scale, resulting in crisp metalwork, clean enamel, and a level of craftsmanship that stands out immediately to collectors. Because of their restricted runs and the company’s long‑standing heritage in British toy‑making,
Merrythought Golly badges have become highly collectable, valued for both their scarcity and their quality.
This 2003 back‑stamped example is a distinctive piece from a maker whose work occupies a special place in the wider world of non‑Robertson’s Golly memorabilia.