Only Fools and Horses auction: John Challis items sell for thousands

John Challis' family said they would donate any money raised from his lots to three charities

Items belonging to Only Fools and Horses actor John Challis have sold at a charity auction for £8,000.

Mr Challis was born in Bristol and played Boycie in the hit show. He died in September 2021 after a long battle with cancer.

A 'Del's cigar jar' and a bottle of 'Peckham spring water' formed part of the collection.

Andrew Stowe from East Bristol Auctions said the sale was "lovely jubbly" and a fun auction to host.

Mr Stowe said the bottle of 'Peckham Spring Water' used in the show was "the most expensive bottle of water" he had ever sold

"Only Fools and Horses was filmed here [in Bristol] so there's a great connection. It was a complete honour to do it because it felt like we were bringing it home," he said.

The charity items formed part of a larger auction of Only Fools and Horses memorabilia, which collectively sold for £65,000.

Mr Stowe added: "It was great fun. We've done a few Only Fools and Horses auctions and there's nothing quite like it.

'Del's cigar jar' appeared in every series and sold for £11,000

"Auctions are a place where people keep themselves to themselves but these aren't like that, they're good fun.

"Audiences shout out catchphrases and jokes along with every lot."

Money raised from the John Challis Collection will be donated to The British Hedgehog Preservation, The Cuan Wildlife Trust, and elephant charity Tusk.