NEWS: PETER CUSHING ITEMS GO UNDER THE HAMMER FOR PILGRIMS HOSPICE CHARITY

A selection of personal items belonging to Peter Cushing went under the hammer this morning at the Canterbury Auction and Gallery, UK. Included in Lot Number 1026 were: Elizabeth II silver miniature commemorative pipe - "Pipe Man of the Year 1968" Award, a Dunhill lighter, two walking canes, a Giclee print after a watercolour by Peter Cushing - "Whitstable Harbour", a pocket sun dial and compass, four books signed by Peter Cushing, and a copy of "Peter Cushing - The Complete Memoirs", signed by the Executor. The hammer came down on £1,700. The items were sold on behalf of the Pilgrims Hospice, Canterbury, UK.