Get Your Hands on Cult Actor Jan Fedders' Memorabilia: eBay Auction Begins May 11 for a Heart Project
Widow of Jan Fedder sells off treasured memorabilia at auction
Long-time lover of quirky trinkets, Jan Fedders, Hamburg's cherished actor, is no longer with us, but his eccentric collection lives on. His widow, Marion, has been meticulously sorting through and preserving these treasures from his St. Pauli apartment and Schleswig-Holstein farm since his unfortunate passing.
Ready to share these one-of-a-kind trinkets with the world again, Marion Fedder will auction 18 unique items on eBay starting Sunday, May 11. Each Fedder artifact starts at a modest one euro. Proceeds will go towards a heart project that aims to establish a fan meet-up spot on the Reeperbahn.
A Passion Unleashed
Marion recalls, "Jan's collecting bug knew no bounds." For over half a century, Fedders was ever so keen to nab everything that crossed his path. "The chase was his greatest thrill," she revealed, expressing her continued effort to organize the collection and unearth hidden gems.
Noteworthy Highlights
Some items in the auction are:
- Jan's 1956 black luxury limousine, which required a 10,000 euro restoration
- His notorious Messerschmitt cabin scooter from his wedding in 2000
- An original captain's hat from Helmut Schmidt, a prize from a birthday party
- An XXL pair of underwear rumored to belong to Ugandan dictator Idi Amin, complete with a letter from Queen Elizabeth II
- A shooting schedule from the first "Tatort" episode
- A get-well card from the "Büttenwarder" team
- A reconstructed "Haifischbar" slot machine
- A Bolex camera
- The original "Büttenwarder" bus stop sign
- Two NDR flat men
- A Federal Cross of Merit, and more
Get Your Bid On!
Curious fans can browse and bid on these fascinating items on eBay starting May 11. So, don't miss out on the chance to own a piece of Fedders' magic and support a heartwarming project!
Sources: ntv.de, nan
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- Marion Fedder, in reminiscing about her late husband, Jan Fedders, stated, "I'm not going to be able to do this on my own; his collecting bug knew no bounds."
- The auction on eBay, featuring memorabilia from the life of cult actor Jan Fedders, includes boundless entertainment items, such as an original captain's hat from Helmut Schmidt, a shooting schedule from the first "Tatort" episode, and a Bolex camera.
- The auctioned items also include celebrities' memorabilia like an XXL pair of underwear rumored to belong to Ugandan dictator Idi Amin, complete with a letter from Queen Elizabeth II.
- Pop-culture enthusiasts are encouraged to participate in the eBay auction, starting May 11, to secure unique items from the estate of Jan Fedders, including, among many others, a Federal Cross of Merit and two NDR flat men.
