Q. I have five small Golly figures from Robertson's Jam. They are all holding musical instruments. I have had them quite a few years. What are they worth?
Mrs T
A: These three-inch tall Gollies were issued in the 1970s. Sets are fairly common around the antiques trade, and fetch around £30 at present. The golly was used as a trademark by Robertson's from around the time of the first world war, apparently based on characters created by authors Florence and Bertha Upton in a series of children's books published in America in the 1890s. Many other golly promotional items have been produced over the years including badges, soft toys, teapots and toast-racks.
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