Winston Churchill items 'raise almost £600k'
The sale of possessions belonging to Sir Winston Churchill may interest those seeking arms, armour and militaria valuations.
In news that may interest anyone looking to get a high militaria valuation, a collection of items belonging to Sir Winston Churchill has been flogged in London.
The sale at Christie's auction house generated almost £600,000 and included letters, diary entries and a cigar belonging to the former British Prime Minister.
One of the items was a correspondence between Churchill and Eliot Crawshaw-Williams in which the latter suggested peace terms should be agreed with Nazi dictator Adolf Hitler.
The famous UK leader of World War Two replied: "I am ashamed of you for writing such a letter. I return it to you - to burn and forget."
Furthermore, the unsmoked Havana cigar fetched a sum of £2,125.
The news may interest people looking to track down arms, armour and militaria online appraisals.
In addition, Christie's is selling antique paintings belonging to the Spencer family on July 6th and the 8th.
Posted by Keith Leicester