Michael Jackson's 1997 concert sock sells for over $14,800 at auction
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A glittery sock worn by Michael Jackson in his 1997 tour sold for £6640 in Nimes. Photo / Getty Images
A single glittery sock worn by Michael Jackson at a concert in France in 1997 has sold for more than £6600 ($14,818)
The crystal-encrusted sock was found by a technician after the self-styled King of Pop performed in the southern city of Nimes.
It was carefully preserved for 28 years in a frame and went up for sale on Wednesday in the same city, Aurore Illy, the auctioneer, said.
A cult object for fans
Jackson wore white athletic socks during his 1997 HIStory World Tour, and can be seen wearing them in clips of him performing his hit Billie Jean.
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