John Lennon’s Glasses and Abbey Road Photos Set For Auction
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A pair of John Lennon’s iconic tinted glasses and a collection of rare photographs of The Beatles at Abbey Road will be auctioned off on Wednesday, July 31, at Farleigh Golf Club in Surrey.
Lennon’s glasses, a distinctive pair of round frames with blue-tinted lenses, were gifted to a man visiting Abbey Road Studios in 1968. According to BBC, the young man noticed the specs lying on top of a piano and was about to pick them up when his girlfriend advised him to leave them be. Lennon, overhearing the conversation, responded, “It’s OK, he can have them.” These glasses are expected to fetch around £3,000 at the auction, according to Catherine Southon Auctioneers & Valuers.
Alongside the glasses, a collection of 33 black-and-white photographs taken at Abbey Road will also be available. These images, which include shots of Lennon, Paul McCartney, George Harrison, Ringo Starr, and producer George Martin during the iconic photoshoot for The Beatles’ album cover, are estimated to sell for between £200 and £300. The collection also comes with a copyright, making it an attractive lot for collectors.
This auction offers a unique chance for Beatles fans and collectors to own a piece of music history. The glasses and photographs are not only valuable memorabilia but also serve as windows into the legendary sessions at Abbey Road Studios.
In other Beatles-related news, the band Travis recently revealed that the piano used on their single “Gaslight” is the same one The Beatles used on “Lady Madonna.” Additionally, Geezer Butler, bassist for Black Sabbath, recently spoke about The Beatles’ influence on his career, stating:
“They were a massive influence because there was nobody else like them at the time.”
The auction at Farleigh Golf Club is anticipated to draw significant attention, as it provides a rare opportunity to acquire items directly linked to John Lennon and The Beatles. These rare pieces simply underscore the enduring legacy and impact of the Fab Four on music and culture.
