A set of Eric Morecambe’s iconic spectacles has garnered £20,000 at a recent auction.
Items of memorabilia and personal belongings from the comedian’s previous residence in Hertfordshire went under the hammer following the passing of his wife, Joan, in March 2024.
The spectacles were emblematic of his comedic character, while a pair crafted in imitation tortoiseshell by Metzler was auctioned alongside his Barling briar pipe and two monochrome photographs capturing him wearing the glasses.
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The television personality was renowned for his penchant for pipes, with a selection fetching a total of £1,100 in a bundled auction.
Pic: PA
A tailcoat, trousers, writing desk, and Breitling watch were amongst other items sold previously owned by the comedian who constituted one half of the duo Morecambe and Wise.
Charles Hanson from Hanson Auctioneers remarked: “We were elated with the remarkable outcomes achieved during this auction.
“Eric Morecambe’s influence endures in the hearts of countless individuals, and the bids reflect not only the distinctiveness and quality of the items but also the profound affection that fans still hold for him. It has been an extraordinary two days!”
Morecambe (left) and Ernie Wise during one of their popular shows. Pic: PA
Morecambe received an OBE in 1976, and his medal, presented by the late Queen Elizabeth II, was sold for £11,000, exceeding its highest estimate by £8,000.
A Society of Film and Television Arts accolade for best light entertainment performance, awarded to Morecambe And Wise in 1970, also fetched £4,400.
An oil painting on canvas by royal portraitist Richard Stone, depicting Morecambe seated and smoking a cigar, sold for £15,000.
A version of his ventriloquist doll Charlie, which he transported to America for a feature on The Ed Sullivan Show, sold for £6,200.
The auction house presented his possessions across 700 lots on January 10 and 11, over four decades after Morecambe’s passing from a heart attack at the age of 58 in 1984.
