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One of the world's first mass-produced artificial Christmas trees has been put up for auction in the UK. The tree was bought in 1920 for six pence, and went under the hammer for £3 400, writes MIR 24, citing The Guardian.
The tree, 79 centimeters high, has 25 branches, 12 berries and six mini-candlesticks. It is mounted on a red wooden stand with a decorative emblem.
The first owner of the tree was eight-year-old Dorothy Grant, who decorated it until her death at the age of 101. In 2014, Dorothy's daughter, 84-year-old Shirley Hall, inherited the tree.
Shirley decided to sell the 103-year-old tree to honor her mother's memory and ensure the safety of a family heirloom. The tree was expected to sell for £60-80 but ended up selling for £3 411.