The 10 most valuable pieces of Chelsea memorabilia sold at auction
Chelsea Football Club, founded in 1905, is one of the most successful clubs in English football history.
Over the years, the club has produced many memorable moments, and fans are eager to own a piece of that history.
As a result, various Chelsea memorabilia items have been sold at auctions for a considerable amount of money.
In this blog, we will look at 10 of the most valuable pieces of Chelsea memorabilia sold at auction.
1. FA Cup Trophy - 1970 - £420,000 The FA Cup final of 1970 is widely regarded as one of the greatest matches in football history. Chelsea faced Leeds United in the final, and after an intense match that ended 2-2, Chelsea won the replay 2-1. The trophy from that final was sold at auction in 2017 for an impressive £420,000.
2. Peter Osgood's 1970 FA Cup Final Shirt - £48,000 Peter Osgood was a legendary Chelsea player who scored in the 1970 FA Cup final. His shirt from that game was sold for £48,000 at an auction in 2016.
3. Chelsea's First League Championship Medal - 1955 - £25,000 Chelsea's first-ever league championship in 1955 was a significant moment in the club's history. The medal awarded to Chelsea's captain that season, Roy Bentley, was sold for £25,000 at an auction in 2011.
4. Gianfranco Zola's Match-Worn Boots - 1998 - £20,000 Gianfranco Zola is one of Chelsea's most iconic players, and his match-worn boots from the 1998-99 season were sold at an auction in 2013 for £20,000.
5. Eddie McCreadie's FA Cup Winners Medal - 1970 - £19,000 Eddie McCreadie was the Chelsea captain during the club's famous FA Cup win in 1970. His winners medal was sold at auction in 2015 for £19,000.
6. Frank Lampard's Match-Worn Boots - 2012 Champions League Final - £19,000 Frank Lampard is one of Chelsea's greatest-ever players, and his boots from the 2012 Champions League final were sold for £19,000 at an auction in 2013.
7. Ron Harris' League Cup Winners Medal - 1965 - £18,000 Ron Harris was a Chelsea legend, and his league cup winners medal from 1965 was sold for £18,000 at an auction in 2011.
8. John Terry's Match-Worn Boots - 2012 Champions League Final - £16,000 John Terry was the Chelsea captain during their famous Champions League win in 2012. His match-worn boots from that game were sold for £16,000 at an auction in 2013.
9. Chelsea vs Leeds United Programme - 1970 FA Cup Final - £9,500 The programme for the famous 1970 FA Cup final between Chelsea and Leeds United was sold for £9,500 at an auction in 2017.
10. Peter Bonetti's England Cap - 1970 - £8,500 Peter Bonetti was a Chelsea and England legend, and his England cap from the 1970 World Cup was sold at an auction in 2018 for £8,500.
These pieces of Chelsea memorabilia have a significant historical and emotional value for the club's fans, and as a result, they have been sold at auctions for significant amounts of money.
It is always fascinating to see how much collectors are willing to pay for these rare and unique items
About your Author:
Adrian Roose has over 30 years’ experience covering all aspects of the rare stamp & memorabilia industry during which he has sold over £50m of unique items, helping build collections for Royalty, household name celebrities and 1,000s of collectors around the world.
Adrian was previously a Director at Stanley Gibbons, a Board Member of Stampex, and Executive Director of Paul Fraser Collectibles, PFC Auctions and JustCollecting, prior to founding The Memorabilia Club.