£6,500
John Bonham / Led Zeppelin - A 1970s pinstripe suit owned and worn by John Bonham, with inside pocket label 'Made by John Robinson of Redditch', with handwritten 'John Bonham Esq 1974'.
*Please note as per the description, we are only selling a suit. The jumper and bowler hat are for illustration purposes only*
Provenance - Gifted to a charity raffle approximately 10 years by Allan Weaver, John Bonham's brother in law who was married to John's sister Pat Bonham.
Mr Weaver writes in the accompanying email, dated 02/04/2025:
'The suit was passed on to me, John's Brother in law, by Pat Bonham shortly after John's death. It remained in my possession until I donated it to charity, something close to John's wishes.
The present owner is the person who purchased at a raffle for the charity I donated it for'
NB - Mr. Weaver has expressed that he would be happy to further confirm this information if the buyer would like to speak to him after purchase.
Two small holes to the area below the right pocket , possibly cigarette burn holes, or moth holes.
Hole above the pocket, approx. 1cm in size. Possibly a moth hole.
Small hole to the left shoulder.
Several small pin hole and larger to the left of the trouser zip.
Small hole to the right trouser leg seam.
Two small holes the right bottom area area of the trousers.
Four small holes to the back bottom seam of the trousers.
PLEASE NOTE THAT THE ROLL NECK TOP AND THE HAT ARE NOT PART OF THE LOT
Fees apply to the hammer price:
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26% inc VAT*
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29.6% inc VAT*
26% inc VAT*
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