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Dave Myers' Treasures Fetch £19,000 at Auction
9 Sep
Summary
- Late Hairy Biker Dave Myers' items sold for approximately £19,000.
- Auction featured over 300 items, including his Strictly Come Dancing shoes.
- A Meissen cherub figurine sold for £1,800 and a rocking horse for £650.
Items belonging to the late Hairy Biker Dave Myers were recently sold at auction, generating around £19,000. The eclectic collection comprised over 300 objects, with approximately two-thirds finding buyers. Among the notable sales were a 19th Century Meissen figurine of a cherub, which sold for £1,800, and a wooden rocking horse that went for £650.
Dave Myers, who passed away in 2024 at the age of 66, was widely known for his culinary adventures with his friend Si King. His widow, Liliana, shared that the couple had collected numerous items since meeting in 2005. The auction also included his leather shoes from his 2013 appearance on Strictly Come Dancing, novelty bottle openers, and promotional posters.
Before his television career, Myers pursued fine art and worked as a make-up artist for 23 years. His unique items, including a signed SpongeBob SquarePants electric guitar, were hoped to bring smiles and be cherished by their new owners. Annual "Dave Day" events have also honored his memory, raising significant funds for charity.
