Wallis Simpson keepsakes go under the hammer in Lichfield

The items were all auctioned off after the duchess’ death in 1986, with these coming to sale again in the late 1990s

Keepsakes belonging to the late Duchess of Windsor, Wallis Simpson, are going under the hammer.

Earrings, belts and stationery found in her estate following her death in 1986 are set to be auctioned in Lichfield, Staffordshire, on 19 July.

The items are thought to be worth about £200 but are fascinating in terms of living history, the auction house said.

Richard Winterton Auctioneers' Fine Art Sale takes place at The Lichfield Auction Centre in Fradley.

Five fabric and suede belts once owned by Wallis Simpson

The stationery is pre-printed with "The Duchess of Windsor requests the pleasure of the company of..." and letterheaded paper embossed with the duchess’ coat of arms

Going under the hammer are a pair of Bergere gold-plated clip-on earrings, in a red and gilt case with an interlinked WE - for Wallis and Edward.

The collection also features a coronet, five fabric and suede belts and a parcel of unused stationery including a blank invitation and matching envelope.

The effects tell a "story of a life of grandeur," Sarah Williams, senior valuer at the auctioneers, said.

"The collection as a whole may not fetch much more than £200, but in terms of living history these are fascinating items."

The items tell a story of a life of grandeur, the auction house said

The romance between divorcee Mrs Simpson and King Edward VIII led to his abdication in December 1936.

He was then made Duke of Windsor and married Wallis six months later.