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LIVE: Auction of Bolton Wanderers legend Nat Lofthouse's memorabilia

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  • Nat Lofthouse's family is selling the Bolton Wanderers legend's collection of memorabilia - we bring you live updates from Bonhams auction house.
  • The auction starts at 11am at Bonhams in Chester.
  • Collectors, fans and investors are expected to bid for items.
  • The collection includes his Lion of Vienna trophy, his 1958 FA Cup winner’s medal and the cap worn by Nat in Vienna in 1952.
  • They are expected to fetch between £70,000 and £100,000.
  • Nat’s son Jeff, aged 65, who now lives in France, and his sister, Vivien, who is now in Spain, say they want to sell the items "so their father’s legacy can live on."
  • The public have called for the items to stay in Bolton.
  • Bolton Council has expressed an interest in buying some of the items.

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