The results are in for PFC Auctions' latest sale, which closed last night (May 30), with John Lennon's corduroy jacket providing one of the standout lots.
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The jacket, which was worn by the former Beatle in the late 1960s, sold for ?�9,240 ($14,011). It was accompanied by a Marquee Capital certificate of authenticity.
Also accompanying the jacket, which is typical of Lennon's style in this era, was a signed affidavit from Barry Jarlett, son of Dorothy Jarlett.
Dorothy was housekeeper to John and Cynthia Lennon at Kenwood - their home in Weybridge, Surrey - and would often receive items to keep as mementos.
The finely tailored Bodner-Elem jacket represents Lennon's newfound wealth.
Also featuring among the music memorabilia was Lady Gaga's acrylic fingernail, which made ?�10,200 ($15,514), and Elton John's red jumpsuit, which brought ?�1,980 ($3,002).
The suit came with fantastic provenance, having been purchased by legendary collector Dick Clark from an Elton John charity auction in London in 1994.
Elsewhere, a stunning collection of Marilyn Monroe memorabilia sold for a combined ?�8,976 ($13,611). Starring was a pre-1950s woollen bathing suit worn by the young starlet, which sold for ?�3,300 ($5,004).
Achieving an identical sale price was Marilyn Monroe's obsidian and rhinestone necklace, which was joined by a personally owned gold effect locket that realised ?�2,376 ($3,603).
Those that missed out on the sale can still buy many superb items of memorabilia for sale in our online store.