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 has revealed he cried "happy, childlike tears" after snapping up Eric Morecambe's iconic glasses and pipe at an auction. The 'Rock DJ' hitmaker shelled out a whopping £20,000 for the famous items as he fondly termed Eric an "uncle of sorts" whose "spirit has been a salve for my soul".

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 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” ...

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 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.