A unique collection of Sir Jimmy Shand's personal instruments and belongings has sold for more than £7000 at auction.
Fans of the Scottish traditional music giant got the chance to buy over 60 historical items collected by the famous accordion player throughout his life and prolific career.
Among the items going under the hammer at McTear's Auctioneers in Glasgow were Sir Jimmy's collection of 13 antique melodeon accordions, which sold for more than £3,000, the big red book and script from the musician's 1978 appearance on This is Your Life, which fetched £700, and two gold discs celebrating his remarkable recording career, which sold for £260 each.
Other items included diaries, record label contracts, photographs and even a Canadian Stetson made specially for the musician.
The collection was put up for sale by the late musician's son Jimmy, who felt the time was right to share some of his father's memories with Scottish music fans.
"Although I have kept many very personal items associated with my father, I felt that there are lots of fans out there who would get enjoyment from these important pieces of Scottish traditional music memorabilia," said Jimmy.
"There are clearly some high profile pieces in the collection but there are also a significant number of smaller, affordable items that have fascinating stories attached."
Born in East Wemyss in Fife in 1908, Sir Jimmy, began his musical career with a mouth organ and fiddle, but it was his skill with the accordion that won him praise from music lovers around the world.
Over a 60 year career he recorded more tracks than The Beatles and Elvis Presley combined and played some of the world's best concert venues, including Carnegie Hall in New York, before dying at the age in 92 in December 2000.
Brian Clements from McTear's Auctioneers said bidders at the auction, which took place on Friday, came from across the world, with telephone and online bids received from as far afield as Italy, Germany, the Netherlands, Belgium, Canada, the USA and Australia.
He added: "Sir Jimmy Shand was one of the giants of Scottish traditional music with a worldwide reputation, so it wasn't surprising to see so much interest in the auction.
"There was intense bidding on a number of lots and we are delighted that so many of Sir Jimmy's fans from across the UK and overseas were able to pick up an item and are now able to enjoy their own piece of Scottish traditional music history."
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