A pair of limited edition 9ct gold brandy goblets. Jack Spencer, retailed by E.W. Payne, Sheffield, 1975. The handmade goblets designed with rounded bowls raised on fluted, spreading circular feet, each foot depicting four significant theatrical characters in relief: Peter Pan, Henry V, Thomas Becket and St Joan (of Arc), numbered 3 and 4 to undersides, in fitted cases signed E.W. Payne, complete with a single certificate of authenticity (mentioning both goblets) dated 18th March 1975 and two leaflets, the goblets 13.6cm high, total weight approx. 727g (23.3ozt) (2)

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