Post by sootycat on Jul 16, 2010 11:08:31 GMT
From DS
The cremated remains of a cat who featured in Coronation Street's title sequence for over ten years are being put up for auction.
Frisky the cat, who died in 2000 aged 14, could be seen crouching on the roof of Jack Duckworth's pigeon loft in the ITV soap's titles, the listing on Dominic Winter Auctioneers states.
"Frisky was not only a much-loved family pet, but also captured the heart of the nation and made thousands of pounds for charities," former owner John Rimington told the Wilt and Gloucestershire Standard.
"We were very proud to be his owners and we are keen to keep his memory alive".
Frisky was chosen by the soap from a selection of 5,000 cats and was seen on-screen until 2001.
The auction listing adds: "Frisky got to meet the actors on the show and until his death in 2000 at the age of 14 he earned thousands of pounds for charities by making personal appearances".
Chris Albury, from the Dominic Winter Auctioneers, said that it is the quirkiest item they have had up for auction this year.
"Frisky was synonymous with one of the nation’s favourite soaps," he said. "At this stage we're not expecting an auction room dogfight but this lot will add some light relief into the day's proceedings."
The ashes are contained in a sealed wooden casket with small brass plaque, along with a group of nine colour publicity postcards.
The lot, which is expected to sell for up to £150, goes under auction on July 22
Poor Frisky, I am sure he would have rather been on his owners mantlepiece.
The cremated remains of a cat who featured in Coronation Street's title sequence for over ten years are being put up for auction.
Frisky the cat, who died in 2000 aged 14, could be seen crouching on the roof of Jack Duckworth's pigeon loft in the ITV soap's titles, the listing on Dominic Winter Auctioneers states.
"Frisky was not only a much-loved family pet, but also captured the heart of the nation and made thousands of pounds for charities," former owner John Rimington told the Wilt and Gloucestershire Standard.
"We were very proud to be his owners and we are keen to keep his memory alive".
Frisky was chosen by the soap from a selection of 5,000 cats and was seen on-screen until 2001.
The auction listing adds: "Frisky got to meet the actors on the show and until his death in 2000 at the age of 14 he earned thousands of pounds for charities by making personal appearances".
Chris Albury, from the Dominic Winter Auctioneers, said that it is the quirkiest item they have had up for auction this year.
"Frisky was synonymous with one of the nation’s favourite soaps," he said. "At this stage we're not expecting an auction room dogfight but this lot will add some light relief into the day's proceedings."
The ashes are contained in a sealed wooden casket with small brass plaque, along with a group of nine colour publicity postcards.
The lot, which is expected to sell for up to £150, goes under auction on July 22
Poor Frisky, I am sure he would have rather been on his owners mantlepiece.
Makes me sick. Would they sell the ashes of a family member? Money machine.