When the same model Patek Philippe was auctioned in November 2012, it drew a closing bid of $136,000. The watch – which sold for $179,000, nearly double its $80,000 estimate – was one of the few items on the block that didn’t need the benefit of Starr’s ownership to increase its value: As Bloomberg reported, Starr’s Patek Philippe wristwatch was incredibly rare, one of only 586 made, attracting watch enthusiasts more so than Beatles fanatics. Starr’s A Hard Day’s Night suit was also sold for $50,000.Īnother item that generated a lot of interest on the auction block was a 1971 18-karat yellow gold “Moonphase” Patek Philippe wristwatch. The Beatles-White Album-Original Double LP w/Numbered Cover-Photos & Poster, The Beatles White. Verified Purchase In twenty years time, nothing of them will survive. Number of bids and bid amounts may be slightly out of date. Shut up Reviewed in the United Kingdom on November 9, 2018. 5.0 out of 5 stars It’s the bloody Beatles ‘White Album’. Other Starr instruments sold at auction include a drum kit from the “Hello Goodbye” video ($112,000), a Rickenbacker guitar gifted to the drummer from Lennon ($910,000, also purchased by Irsay) and a Starr-owned Hofner bass ($22,500). Is it worth the price That depends entirely on you of course - but as McCartney said years ago - ‘it’s The Beatles White Album - shut up’ Read more. The Colts owner and rock memorabilia enthusiasts previously purchased high-profile instruments like Bob Dylan’s 1965 Newport Folk Festival guitar, John Lennon’s 1966 “Paperback Writer” Gretsch guitar and Les Paul’s “Black Beauty.” Indianapolis Colts owner Jim Irsay purchased the drum kit, which hadn’t been seen in public for over 50 years.

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