When we were contacted by Tony asking if we would buy his Golly badges from him we were very excited as we knew they were the Jolly Golly Golfers from his original description. These were the first golly badges made by the most famous golly badge manufacturer - H.W.Miller - and amongst our favourite items.

Unfortunately these badges have seen better days, and along with the obvious stress marks and significant enamel loss on the legs there were scratches and chips on the head which meant that these badges were of little value. But when we pointed out that we run a Golly Badge Sanctuary for people to 'retire' their battered and bruised badges he was happy for his two golfers to join the club!

Tony didn't have any connection with these badges as he bought them in a job lot from a car boot sale and he was more interested in the ceramic jug that they came in, but as promised he wrapped them carefully to avoid any further damage and upon receipt we agreed to refund his postage as a gesture of goodwill. Thanks Tony - your badges now have a great home in the Golly Sanctuary...