Press Release: Witcomb Bicycle Auctioned at Christie's for Charity

A fully bespoke bicycle by Deptford framebuilders Witcomb Cycles went under the hammer for £2,500.00 on Monday night at the prestigious Great Rooms of Christie's in support of the Lighthouse Gala Auction and the Terrence Higgins Trust.

The bicycle, which will be handbuilt to the measurements of the lucky bidder, will feature a unique livery created by the new owner himself with the help of Witcomb Cycles' designer.

Other lots on the night included a shopping trip with Joan Collins, a walk-on part in 'Little Britain USA', a ballroom dancing lesson with Strictly Come Dancing?s Camilla Dallerup or Tony Blair's last conference speech as Prime Minister.

The auction was attended by high profile supporters of the Trust, including Camilla Dallerup and Ian Waite, Claudia Winkleman, Brian Paddick, Tina Hobley and Gaby Roslin. Tracy Emin got on the phone from Australia to introduce the lot she had donated.

Barry Witcomb, director, who has been building frames for the past 50 years said: "It was a very interesting and entertaining night. We are proud to be able to support the important work of the Trust in fighting this global disease."

In total, over £200,000.00 were raised on the night.

Terrence Higgins Trust