On offer is a vintage set of six chalkware band figures attributed to the Robertson’s jam brand, popular in the mid-20th century. These hand-painted “golly” figures represent a controversial chapter in advertising and social history, and are presented here solely as collectible period memorabilia.

Whether you’re a collector of vintage ephemera or a museum/archive seeking social history artefacts, these items reflect a visual language once widespread in British commercial culture — and now widely recognised as racially stereotypical and outdated.

While these figures are no longer appropriate by today’s standards, they serve as a valuable reminder of how representation in popular media has evolved, making them relevant for study, curation, or reflection.

📌 KEY FEATURES
✅ Original mid-20th century chalkware – painted in bold, primary colours
✅ Depicting a six-piece band, each with an instrument (clarinet, saxophone, bass, accordion, drums, trumpet)
✅ Attributed to Robertson’s jam promotional material
✅ Condition: Some flaking and paint loss to bases and surface; please see photos for details
✅ Height: just under 3 inches each
✅ Offered for educational, archival, and historical interest only
✅ Rare survivors — seldom found in sets, especially in this format

💡 STYLING TIP
When displayed responsibly, this set can complement a timeline of British advertising history or serve as visual commentary in cultural heritage settings. Best suited for collectors with a strong focus on historical documentation and context.

🎁 PERFECT FOR:
✔️ Collectors of British advertising memorabilia
✔️ Archivists or curators of 20th-century visual culture
✔️ Museums or libraries with a focus on social history
✔️ Educators exploring past commercial stereotypes

🔍 PROVENANCE / MAKER NOTES:
These figures are widely associated with the Robertson’s jam brand, which began using the golly character in its promotional material from the 1910s until 2001, when the imagery was finally retired. Today, items like this are studied for their role in marketing history and cultural attitudes of the time.

📏 MEASUREMENTS:
• Height: Just under 3 inches each (approx 7.5 cm)
• Material: Chalkware
• Quantity: 6 figures total

📦 SHIPPING & INTERNATIONAL BUYERS
We ship worldwide using tracked, insured services. Shipping is calculated at checkout based on your location — no surprises. All items are securely packed with care and experience.

📌 WHY IT MATTERS:
This is more than a decorative object — it’s a record of a past era, preserved in physical form. Its purpose today is not to celebrate outdated stereotypes, but to preserve them as artefacts for learning, critical discussion, and historical insight.

stock code 280725