Charlie Chaplin’s bowler hat and cane fetch over $60,000 at auction

NEW YORK, Nov 19: One of Charlie Chaplin’s bowler hats and a cane, the staple of Hollywood silent-era comedy, were auctioned for 62,500 dollar yesterday, said auction house Bonhams. Chaplin’s hat and cane, which fetched more than the initial estimate of 40,000-60,000 dollars, are synonymous with his ‘Little Tramp’ character in films such as ‘City Lights’ and ‘Modern Times.’ (agencies)