Century-Old Christmas Tree Fetches Over £3,400 at Auction

Originally bought for 6p, the 'humblest Christmas tree in the world' exceeds expectations at auction, highlighting the power of nostalgia.

A 100-year-old Christmas tree, bought from Woolworths for 6p in 1920, has sold at auction for more than £3,400 ($4,328).
The tree was purchased by the family of eight-year-old Dorothy Grant and served as her Christmas tree until her death at the age of 101.
The tree, described as 'the humblest Christmas tree in the world', is 31 inches tall and features 25 branches, 12 berries, and six mini candle holders.
The tree was expected to fetch between £60 and £80 but a global bidding battle raised the final price to £3,411.
After Dorothy's death in 2014, the tree was passed on to her daughter, Shirley Hall, who decided to sell it to honor her mother's memory and ensure it survives as a reminder of 1920s life.