Ed Sheeran's guitar and football shirts up for auction

Ed Sheeran is pictured on stage at the Radio 1 Big Weekend festival in 2022. He is smiling while holding a black microphone in the air. He is wearing a black jumper and there is a brown leather guitar strap across his front. Blue and green shapes on the backdrop.Image source, Sarah Jeynes/BBC
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Global star Ed Sheeran has put 200 items up for auction in aid of Suffolk's St Elizabeth Hospice

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A limited edition electric guitar is among 200 items global superstar Ed Sheeran has donated to an auction in aid of a hospice and young adult service.

People can also bid on the Suffolk singer's Ipswich Town Football Club shirts, merchandise clothing from his tours, and even his trainers.

The event is being held by Bishop & Miller Auctioneers, external at 19 Charles Industrial Estate in Stowmarket at 19:00 BST on Thursday.

Money raised from the Sheerhan's collection will go to St Elizabeth Hospice, external in Ipswich and its young adult service, Zest. The charity has thanked him for his "amazing generosity".

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Pokémon-themed limited edition electric guitar from Sheeran could sell for up to £1,000

"We’d like to thank Ed for his amazing generosity in donating such a fantastic series of items for the auction," said Clare Chater, director of income at the hospice.

"It’s a truly unique opportunity for all Ed Sheeran fans.

“Our thanks also go to Bishop & Miller for hosting the auction, which will raise vital funds to support our services.

"Annually, our hospice team supports thousands of people throughout East & Mid Suffolk, Great Yarmouth & Waveney.

"We’re reliant on donations and fundraising to continue our work, and every penny raised by the auction will make a difference to those under our care."

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Sheeran's Ipswich Town away shirt was expected to sell for up to £80, but bidding soon topped £400

Several notable items are expected to fetch hundreds of pounds during the auction.

The Bad Habits star's Fernandes Zo-3 Pokémon-themed limited edition electric guitar is expected to make between £500 and £1,000.

The guitar depicts the Pokémon character Pikachu on a yellow background.

An Ipswich Town away shirt from the 2021/22 season is also available, with "Sheeran" and the number 17 on the back.

The auctioneers expected this to fetch £80, but online bidding was quickly up to more than £400, while a similar Galway Gaelic football shirt could bring in between £30 and £50.

Several different tops from Sheeran's Divide Tour had guide prices of around £50.

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A sealed box of Apple Airpods Max headphones will be available to buy

A sealed box of Apple AirPods Max with special packaging for the Asian Music Awards Show in 2021 is expected to fetch up to £400.

And two giant teddy bear toys will also be included in the auction, as well as The Hobbit Lego set.

Items can be viewed from 16:00 before the auction begins.

Managing director of Bishop & Miller Auctioneers, Oliver Miller, said the company was "proud" to be supporting St Elizabeth Hospice.

"We are expecting global interest in this auction as [Sheeran] is so well known in all corners of the world, so watch this space; who knows how far his objects will travel?

"So, if you are an Ed Sheeran fan and want to own a piece of something that he has owned, then this is the place to find them."

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