Churchill cigar sells for £4,500 ($6,155)

captain53 · 02-05-2010, 08:49 AM

A half-smoked cigar, abandoned when Sir Winston Churchill dashed away to an urgent wartime Cabinet meeting, has sold at auction for £4,500.

The ex-prime minister's cigar, picked up by a member of the 10 Downing Street staff 69 years ago, had been expected to fetch up to £350.

The 9.5cm (3.74ins) cigar, embossed with the owner's name, was sold by Keys auctioneers in Aylsham, Norfolk.

Blueface · 02-05-2010, 08:50 AM

Amazing.

I once had to run out in a rush and forgot to flush.
You would think that would have been worth something.

Scottw · 02-05-2010, 09:17 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Blueface

Amazing.

I once had to run out in a rush and forgot to flush.
You would think that would have been worth something.

Sure, people spend decent money on Gurkhas

02-05-2010, 08:49 AM	#1
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