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Saturday, 15 March 2008, 23:42 GMT

In pictures: Pop culture auction

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An auction of 20th Century pop culture memorabilia collected by American property developer Anthony Pugliese is being held in Las Vegas this weekend.

A Tiffany cigarette case given to Clark Gable by David O. Selznick as a Christmas present upon completion of Gone With the Wind

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A Tiffany cigarette case given to Hollywood star Clark Gable upon completion of Gone With the Wind was among nearly 1,000 items going under the gavel.

A mink stole that belonged to Marilyn Monroe, with the animal’s head, tail and paws incorporated into the design

A mink stole that belonged to Marilyn Monroe, with the animal’s head, tail and paws incorporated into the design

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This mink stole that belonged to Marilyn Monroe was also up for grabs at the two-day sale by auction house Guernsey's, which said some of the proceeds would go to charity.

Black hat worn by Harold Sakata as Odd Job in Goldfinger.

Black hat worn by Harold Sakata as Odd Job in Goldfinger.

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This lot, a black felt derby hat with a customised mounted steel brim, was worn by actor Harold Sakata when he played Bond villain Odd Job in the 1964 film Goldfinger.

Holy grail used in Indiana Jones and the Last Crusade

Holy grail used in Indiana Jones and the Last Crusade

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Bids can be made online for the memorabilia, which includes the "Holy Grail" used in the 1989 film, Indiana Jones and the Last Crusade.

Sunglasses worn by Elton John

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As well as memorabilia from the worlds of film, television, entertainment and politics, there were rock music mementoes, such as this pair of Elton John's sunglasses.

Gold necklace that belonged to Elvis Presley.

Gold necklace that belonged to Elvis Presley.

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The auctioneers put an estimate of $90,000-$100,000 on this bejewelled, gold ram's head necklace that Elvis Presley owned and wore in the 1970s.

Suits worn by the Beatles on the cover of Please Please Me

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These suits worn by The Beatles on the cover of their 1963 first album, Please Please Me, have the name of the musician and the year inscribed on the inside jacket pocket.

Crate used in an escape by Harry Houdini

Crate used in an escape by Harry Houdini

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Several props used by magician Harry Houdini were up for grabs, including the wooden crate from which he escaped after it was lowered into New York's East River in 1912.

Humidor presented to John F Kennedy in West Germany, 1963

Humidor presented to John F Kennedy in West Germany, 1963

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And there were a series of items that belonged to iconic US president John F Kennedy, including a silver humidor presented to him on a trip to West Germany in 1963.

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