memorabilia

China’s state museums, Mr. Delbourgo notes, “remain silent on the more controversial periods of the nation’s history,” but memorabilia from the Cultural Revolution are now collectors’ items.

"It's historic. If you're an Oasis fan, you look at that guitar and you immediately know what it is," music specialist Mark Hochman told AFP at memorabilia specialist Propstore's auction preview.

"I've also sneaked a bit of memorabilia off the set, I'm going to be honest with you, at the end of the show", he said.

There are Manchester City shirts, boxing gloves, the odd can of Guinness, Only Fools and Horses memorabilia - Hatton was a huge fan and owned a three-wheeled van - and more tokens of appreciation.

Most of the time, however, attendees likely will have their heads down, studying the intricacies of trading cards and memorabilia of all stripes and types.