The imitation tortoiseshell Metzler glasses and pipe went for far in excess of their £2,000 to £4,000 estimate - fetching £20,000. In a post on social media, Williams said he treated himself to the items ahead of his 51st birthday.

Robbie Williams has achieved a childhood dream by buying beloved British comedian Eric Morecambe's glasses and pipe at auction. The She's the One singer made his winning online bid of $24,800 during an auction held last month at Burton Albion Football Club.

Robbie Williams has been revealed as the mystery bidder who snapped up a pair of Eric Morecambe’s beloved glasses at auction for £20,000, and he couldn’t help but shed tears. The late comic, who died in 1984, aged 58, was part of an iconic and hilarious duo with his comedy partner Ernie Wise, who died in 1999.

Robbie Williams has said he bought Eric Morecambe's glasses and pipe because he has always seen the comedian as an "uncle of sorts". The singer said he cried "happy, childlike tears" after submitting the top bid last month with a final offer of £20,000. This far exceeded the £2,000 to £4,000 estimate.

Robbie Williams said he cried like a child after winning an auction bid on Eric Morecambe’s glasses and pipe as he has always seen the comedian as an “uncle of sorts” ...

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Robbie Williams cried "happy tears" after buying Eric Morecambe's glasses and pipe. The 'Angels' hitmaker - who turns 51 on 13 February - has revealed he was the mystery bidder who splashed out £20,000 at an auction last month to win the comedy legend's Metzler specs in imitation tortoiseshell,