It seems the auction of Mahatma Gandhi’s memorabilia, which was to take place in New York, has been called off. However, an official confirmation is awaited in the next few hours.
Lester Kurtz the advisor to James Otis, the owner of the items, says he will pull out of the auction. But the auction house Antiquorum says it is unaware of the development.
Gandhiji's possessions were to go under the hammer in New York on Thursday evening.
Bapu's round wire-rim eyeglasses, a 1910 Zenith sterling silver pocket watch, a bowl and plate and a pair of leather sandals were to be auctioned.
The auction by Antiquorum Auctioneers was scheduled to start at 1.30 am Friday (India time). The collection had a reserve price of between $20,000 and $30,000.
The Indian Government has been caught unawares for the second time as far as the auction of the Mahatma's items are concerned.
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