A Fabulous Auction for Good: Treasures of Jan Fedders on Sale Finally!
Widow of Jan Fedder Sells off Treasured Possessions at Auction
After five long years since the passing of the acquainted Hamburg actor, Jan Fedders, his widow Marion is opening up her trove of collectible items. Starting Sunday, May 11th, you can grab these extraordinary treasures on eBay - from a vintage Messerschmitt cabin scooter to Helmut Schmidt's captivating captain's hat, there's something for everyone!
Following the tragic loss of a beloved "Tatort" star, fans and collectors can continue to remember Jan Fedders through his extraordinary collection that Marion Fedder has been meticulously caring for since his passing. The actor possessed an insatiable collector's passion, having accumulated hundreds of unique items over his decades living in St. Pauli and Schleswig-Holstein.
Now, Marion Fedder is giving fans the chance to own a slice of Jan's legacy: Eighteen unparalleled collector's items will be put up for auction on eBay. Each Fedders' treasure starts at just one euro, and proceeds will be donated to a heart project – the upcoming Jan-Fedder-Meeting Point in the Kiez, a place dedicated to bringing fans and pals together.
A Lifetime of Endless Curiosities
"Jan's collecting enthusiasm knew no bounds," Marion Fedder recalls wistfully. The charismatic actor had been collecting for over 50 years, amassing everything that crossed his path. "The thrill of the chase was the most beautiful part for him," Marion reminisces, still in the process of organizing the collection and discovering more stories behind the fascinating objects.
Intriguing Fact Did You Know? Jan Fedders once acquired a pair of XXXL underpants belonging to the Ugandan dictator Idi Amin – even Queen Elizabeth II wrote a letter to confirm their authenticity!
The Highlights of the Auction
Standout auction items include Jan Fedders' sleek black luxury limousine from 1956, restored at a cost of 10,000 euros, his iconic Messerschmitt cabin scooter, which he rode to his 2000 wedding, and an original captain's hat from the renowned former Chancellor Helmut Schmidt, which Fedders persuaded him to give at a birthday party. Other rarities include a shooting schedule from the first "Tatort" episode, memorabilia from the "Büttenwarder" team, a slot machine from Fedders' reconstructed "Haifischbar", a Bolex camera, the original "Büttenwarder" bus stop sign, two NDR flat men, a Federal Cross of Merit, and much, much more!
If you're intrigued and want to take part in this incredible auction, head over to eBay when the auction goes live on May 11th, 2023.
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- Thankfully, the proceeds from the auction of Jan Fedders' memorabilia on eBay will be donated to a heart project – the upcoming Jan-Fedder-Meeting Point in the Kiez, a place dedicated to bringing fans and friends together and keeping the memory of the beloved "Tatort" star alive.
