Throne previously belonging to Sheffield's 'King of Clubs' sells at auction for big price tag

Harry Harrison
By Harry Harrison
Published 28th Sep 2022, 09:21 BST
Updated 28th Sep 2022, 09:22 BST
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The throne previously owned and used by Sheffield-born “King of Clubs” Peter Stringfellow sells for more than £3,000 at auction.

A gold throne, previously owned and used by Peter Stringfellow, has sold for around double what it was expected to fetch at auction.

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Peter Stringfellow, who was known as the “King of Clubs” and born in Sheffield, was regarded as one of Britain’s most famous nightclub owners, and sat on the velvet-lined throne whilst at his clubs in London.

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Peter Stringfellow (R) and his throne (L). The wear, top right, was caused by people holding on to the chair as they leaned over to talk to Peter. A throne which once seated King of Clubs Peter Stringfellow is set for auction and comes complete with tell-tale marks left by the nightclub impresario. See SWNS story SWMRthrone. The ornate chair was used by the legendary businessman – and VIP guests – in his famous London nightclubs for around 15 years. Its first location was Angels Club in Soho but it later enhanced the atmosphere at Stringfellow’s in Covent Garden. Now the striking throne, covered in black velvet and painted gold, could be yours. Peter’s son Scott Stringfellow is reluctantly parting with it as he needs to make space. He plans to marry and move house. The throne, estimate £1,500-£2,000, and a leopard-print tub chair, estimate £200-300 – the last one from Angels Club - are set to go under the hammer at Hansons Auctioneers on September 27.Peter Stringfellow (R) and his throne (L). The wear, top right, was caused by people holding on to the chair as they leaned over to talk to Peter. A throne which once seated King of Clubs Peter Stringfellow is set for auction and comes complete with tell-tale marks left by the nightclub impresario. See SWNS story SWMRthrone. The ornate chair was used by the legendary businessman – and VIP guests – in his famous London nightclubs for around 15 years. Its first location was Angels Club in Soho but it later enhanced the atmosphere at Stringfellow’s in Covent Garden. Now the striking throne, covered in black velvet and painted gold, could be yours. Peter’s son Scott Stringfellow is reluctantly parting with it as he needs to make space. He plans to marry and move house. The throne, estimate £1,500-£2,000, and a leopard-print tub chair, estimate £200-300 – the last one from Angels Club - are set to go under the hammer at Hansons Auctioneers on September 27.
Peter Stringfellow (R) and his throne (L). The wear, top right, was caused by people holding on to the chair as they leaned over to talk to Peter. A throne which once seated King of Clubs Peter Stringfellow is set for auction and comes complete with tell-tale marks left by the nightclub impresario. See SWNS story SWMRthrone. The ornate chair was used by the legendary businessman – and VIP guests – in his famous London nightclubs for around 15 years. Its first location was Angels Club in Soho but it later enhanced the atmosphere at Stringfellow’s in Covent Garden. Now the striking throne, covered in black velvet and painted gold, could be yours. Peter’s son Scott Stringfellow is reluctantly parting with it as he needs to make space. He plans to marry and move house. The throne, estimate £1,500-£2,000, and a leopard-print tub chair, estimate £200-300 – the last one from Angels Club - are set to go under the hammer at Hansons Auctioneers on September 27.

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The throne sold at auction for £3,600, despite only being expected to fetch between £1,500 and £2,000 before bidding commenced.

The ornate chair once seated the King of Clubs and his VIP guests at his famous London nightclubs for around 15 years.

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The lion on Peter Stringfellow’s throne shows damage from where he used to tap his ring. A throne which once seated King of Clubs Peter Stringfellow is set for auction and comes complete with tell-tale marks left by the nightclub impresario. See SWNS story SWMRthrone. The ornate chair was used by the legendary businessman – and VIP guests – in his famous London nightclubs for around 15 years. Its first location was Angels Club in Soho but it later enhanced the atmosphere at Stringfellow’s in Covent Garden. Now the striking throne, covered in black velvet and painted gold, could be yours. Peter’s son Scott Stringfellow is reluctantly parting with it as he needs to make space. He plans to marry and move house. The throne, estimate £1,500-£2,000, and a leopard-print tub chair, estimate £200-300 – the last one from Angels Club - are set to go under the hammer at Hansons Auctioneers on September 27.The lion on Peter Stringfellow’s throne shows damage from where he used to tap his ring. A throne which once seated King of Clubs Peter Stringfellow is set for auction and comes complete with tell-tale marks left by the nightclub impresario. See SWNS story SWMRthrone. The ornate chair was used by the legendary businessman – and VIP guests – in his famous London nightclubs for around 15 years. Its first location was Angels Club in Soho but it later enhanced the atmosphere at Stringfellow’s in Covent Garden. Now the striking throne, covered in black velvet and painted gold, could be yours. Peter’s son Scott Stringfellow is reluctantly parting with it as he needs to make space. He plans to marry and move house. The throne, estimate £1,500-£2,000, and a leopard-print tub chair, estimate £200-300 – the last one from Angels Club - are set to go under the hammer at Hansons Auctioneers on September 27.
The lion on Peter Stringfellow’s throne shows damage from where he used to tap his ring. A throne which once seated King of Clubs Peter Stringfellow is set for auction and comes complete with tell-tale marks left by the nightclub impresario. See SWNS story SWMRthrone. The ornate chair was used by the legendary businessman – and VIP guests – in his famous London nightclubs for around 15 years. Its first location was Angels Club in Soho but it later enhanced the atmosphere at Stringfellow’s in Covent Garden. Now the striking throne, covered in black velvet and painted gold, could be yours. Peter’s son Scott Stringfellow is reluctantly parting with it as he needs to make space. He plans to marry and move house. The throne, estimate £1,500-£2,000, and a leopard-print tub chair, estimate £200-300 – the last one from Angels Club - are set to go under the hammer at Hansons Auctioneers on September 27.

Its first location was Angels Club in Soho but it later enhanced the atmosphere at the iconic Stringfellow’s in Covent Garden.

The throne had dent marks in it from Stringfellow’s iconic rings.

Another of Peter Stringfellow’s chairs sold for £200 at the auction.

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