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February 25, 2008

I May Not Be Worthy Enough To Fetch His Slippers

But I can own them

A pair of slippers worn by Sir Walter Scott is expected to fetch several thousand pounds at auction.

The famous writer's footwear will go under the hammer at Edinburgh's Shapes auctioneers on 1 March.

The slippers were gifted to Scott in 1830 after visitors to his Abbotsford home in the Borders were dismayed at the state of the ones he was wearing.

Hmmm, build up a roaring fire, pour yourself a wee dram and settle in in the library to read Rob Roy in your nice comfy slippers

Works for me.

Posted by Mr. Bingley at February 25, 2008 09:27 AM

Comments

The famous writer's footwear will go under the hammer

Aren't they a little fragile for that sort of treatment?

Posted by: tree hugging sister at February 25, 2008 11:34 AM

I want them! I want them!

Posted by: NJ Sue at February 25, 2008 07:46 PM

Aw nuts.

Posted by: Mr. Bingley at February 25, 2008 08:06 PM