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Churchill's ashtray for sale

The 200-year-old ashtray was originally intended to be a butter dish.

William King, auctioneer at Keys of Aylsham – which will sell the item on November 18, told the Eastern Daily Press: “It is a relatively unassuming butter dish.

“But the great man had to put his cigar ash somewhere and the fact that he chose this dish means we have put a conservative estimate of £1,500 on it.

“Its extraordinary provenance is certain to attract the interest of institutions and serious Churchill memorabilia collectors from all around the world – and send its value soaring.”

After Churchill's death, his wife had the ashtray engraved and presented it to Other Club stalwart Joyce Altham who had worked there for 40 years. The gift has remained in the Altham family ever since.

Mr King said: “In July, a battered old Chesterfield sofa destined for a rubbish skip sold for £7,500 after a chance remark by the owner's brother that it had once been part of the furniture in Churchill's private Whitehall office.

Source: Telegraph.co.uk

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