A collection of Welsh memorabilia is scheduled for auction, including items connected to actor Richard Burton and his relationship with Elizabeth Taylor. The lot features a suitcase that Burton shipped to his sister Hilda from Switzerland in 1971, containing clothing that Taylor no longer wanted to wear. Burton’s accompanying letter to his sister suggested she donate the items to a jumble sale or give them to local residents, noting that some pieces were out of fashion but could be altered with basic tailoring.
The auction house Rogers Jones Co estimates the suitcase, letter, and a Pratesi shawl embroidered with “Hilda and David love Elizabeth” will sell for up to £1,300. Burton and Taylor’s relationship began during the filming of Cleopatra in the early 1960s, and they married twice—first in 1964 and again in 1975 after a brief separation. The couple appeared together in 11 films and were known for their extravagant lifestyle and high-profile romance.
Beyond the Burton and Taylor items, the auction includes significant rugby memorabilia spanning over a century, including previously unseen photographs of the 1905 New Zealand All Blacks team and medals belonging to Welsh rugby players. Additional lots feature signed merchandise from musician Ryan Giggs, an early recording by The Who, and vintage military equipment from World War II. The sale will take place from Rogers Jones Cardiff saleroom on Thursday morning.
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