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Royal Knickers Sell for $15K

Anonymous buyer snaps up Queen Victoria's blooming bloomers

By Rob Quinn, Newser Staff

Posted Nov 2, 2011 12:35 AM CDT

(Newser) – A capacious pair of silk bloomers worn by Queen Victoria in the 1860s sold for nearly $15,000 at an auction in Britain—more than three times the estimate. "People who collect royal memorabilia for the Victorian era see underwear as the crowning glory in their collection," a spokesman for the auctioneers tells the Daily Mail. Other items in the sale of the contents of the London home of the Forbes publishing family included a portrait of the queen with Scottish servant John Brown, which fetched $230,000.

One would not be amused to find one's underwear being auctioned off in the 21st century. (National Portrait Gallery)

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Truth777

Nov 3, 2011 11:52 PM CDT

The Royal Family in England are insignificant. Jesus accomplished more during his time on earth. Question: Does the Royal Family in England donate any part of their massive fortune to help the poor? Poverty is rampant all over the world.

HMunster

Nov 2, 2011 5:59 AM CDT

More importantly, did they still have skid marks?...

finkster

Nov 2, 2011 3:54 AM CDT

Any person willing to pay 15K for those silk bloomers..... is probably a "Royal Pain in the Arse" anyway.

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