Sir Roger Moore's lookalike sons steal the spotlight at auction for Bond film memorabilia

At the launch of an auction featuring the personal collection of the late James Bond star Sir Roger Moore, attendees were in for a surprise that made them feel like they were seeing a double-07. The event, held at Bonhams auction house on Monday, showcased Moore's iconic film memorabilia.

Sir Roger Moore, who passed away in 2019 at the age of 89 due to lung cancer, is well-known for portraying the British secret agent in several Bond films, from 1973's "Live and Let Die" to the 1985 classic "A View to a Kill."

Among the notable attendees was Bond producer Barbara Broccoli, who graced the event. This auction will feature 180 items from Moore's personal collection, including a tuxedo worn by the actor in "A View to a Kill."


However, it wasn't the Bond memorabilia that stole the spotlight; it was Moore's sons, Geoffrey (57) and Christian (50), who made a striking impression with their remarkable resemblance to their late father. They were joined by their sister, Deborah.

Geoffrey, a musician, and Christian, an actor-director renowned for works like "The Gold Bracelet" (2006) and "Light from the East" (2005), both spoke at the launch. Geoffrey fondly described his father as "a father, a friend, debonair movie star, and ambassador," portraying him as "all four seasons all in one day."

The auction will feature more than just clothing. Some of the other items up for sale to mark the 50th anniversary of "Live and Let Die" include a series of silk ties and cravats worn by Moore at various showbiz events, each listed at £1,000.

Additionally, a collection of 20 Swatch wristwatches, complete with a Bond-themed suitcase, will be available for bidders, as well as a Gucci contacts book featuring the old addresses and phone numbers of celebrities such as Sir Paul McCartney and Princess Margaret.

There are other captivating items as well. An Omega "50 Years of 007" limited edition watch is expected to fetch around £30,000. A film program for "Octopussy," signed by Moore in 1983, and the actor's Montblanc Meisterstück 149 fountain pen and ink set will also be auctioned off.

For Bond enthusiasts, a navy cashmere double-breasted chesterfield coat, created for Moore's appearance in "Live and Let Die," will be available for bids, with an estimated value of up to £10,000. The auction will also include a series of signed Bond posters from various parts of the world.

Moreover, a portion of the auction's proceeds, estimated to reach £400,000, will be donated to charitable causes.

The items will go under the hammer starting at 1 pm GMT on Wednesday, 4th October.

In a separate auction last week, a first edition copy of Sir Arthur Conan Doyle's "Sherlock Holmes" novel "The Hound of the Baskervilles," owned by Rolling Stones drummer Charlie Watts, set a record by selling for £214,000. Watts' extensive collection of first edition books was featured in a specialized sale at British auction house Christie's, with F. Scott Fitzgerald's acclaimed novel "The Great Gatsby," first published in 1925, receiving the highest bid at £226,800.