Description
A scarce and highly desirable limited‑edition enamel pin set issued by Robertson’s in the year 2000 to celebrate the Golly Games theme. Only 2,000 sets were produced, each individually numbered and stamped on the reverse of every badge. This example is Set No. 1783, with all six pins carrying the correct sequential number and the official Robertson’s back stamp.
The set includes six sporting Golly characters in bright enamel finishes, presented in the original book‑style display case. The case was manufactured in simulated leather, a material known for wearing poorly over time — a common trait among surviving examples — but it remains an important part of the set’s authenticity and provenance.
A rare opportunity to acquire a complete, numbered, limited‑edition Robertson’s release, ideal for serious collectors of Golly memorabilia, enamel pin sets, or British advertising history.
The 2000 Robertson’s Golly Games Limited Edition
By the late 1990s and early 2000s, Robertson’s had shifted toward producing small, premium collector sets to mark special themes and anniversaries. The Golly Games set was one of the final limited‑edition releases before the character was retired entirely, making it historically significant within the brand’s long‑running promotional tradition.
Each set was capped at 2,000 units, with individual numbering applied directly to the reverse of each badge — a feature that greatly enhances traceability and collector confidence. The sporting theme reflects the era’s interest in multi‑event competitions, and the enamel work is typical of Robertson’s late‑period production: clean, colourful, and sharply detailed.
Surviving sets with intact numbering and original cases are increasingly scarce, especially as the simulated‑leather outer covering was prone to scuffing and surface wear.
Robertson’s Golly Games – Limited Edition Enamel Badge Set (2000) – Number 1783/2000 – Original Presentation Case
£90.00
Description
A scarce and highly desirable limited‑edition enamel pin set issued by Robertson’s in the year 2000 to celebrate the Golly Games theme. Only 2,000 sets were produced, each individually numbered and stamped on the reverse of every badge. This example is Set No. 1783, with all six pins carrying the correct sequential number and the official Robertson’s back stamp.
The set includes six sporting Golly characters in bright enamel finishes, presented in the original book‑style display case. The case was manufactured in simulated leather, a material known for wearing poorly over time — a common trait among surviving examples — but it remains an important part of the set’s authenticity and provenance.
A rare opportunity to acquire a complete, numbered, limited‑edition Robertson’s release, ideal for serious collectors of Golly memorabilia, enamel pin sets, or British advertising history.
The 2000 Robertson’s Golly Games Limited Edition
By the late 1990s and early 2000s, Robertson’s had shifted toward producing small, premium collector sets to mark special themes and anniversaries. The Golly Games set was one of the final limited‑edition releases before the character was retired entirely, making it historically significant within the brand’s long‑running promotional tradition.
Each set was capped at 2,000 units, with individual numbering applied directly to the reverse of each badge — a feature that greatly enhances traceability and collector confidence. The sporting theme reflects the era’s interest in multi‑event competitions, and the enamel work is typical of Robertson’s late‑period production: clean, colourful, and sharply detailed.
Surviving sets with intact numbering and original cases are increasingly scarce, especially as the simulated‑leather outer covering was prone to scuffing and surface wear.