Hugh Hefner’s 14-karat gold ring containing a Viagra pill in a secret compartment has sold at an auction for a whopping $22,400, RadarOnline.com can report.
The late Playboy mogul’s widow Crystal Hefner and Julien’s Auction organizers discovered the little blue pill upon examining his private possessions that were about to hit the auction block.
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Crystal has said her husband loved popping Viagra in his frisky final years, though she claimed the pill left him nearly deaf in one ear.
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Proceeds from the auction — which went live today and end December 1 — benefit the Hugh M. Hefner foundation.
SOLD for $22,400! A 14K yellow gold ring with satin finish and engraved scrolled sides, centering a black onyx plaque. The onyx plaque is hinged on one side and opens to reveal a hidden compartment which was found to contain a blue Viagra pill. Sold today in our two-day “Property From The Collection of Hugh M. Hefner” auction taking place on Friday & Saturday in Beverly Hills and live online at Julien’s Live. Join us as we celebrate the pop culture icon and publishing giant who introduced the world to the legendary Playboy brand. All proceeds of the sale will benefit The Hugh M. Hefner Foundation in support of organizations that advocate for and defend civil rights, with special emphasis on First Amendment rights and rational sex and drug policies. The sale features lifestyle ephemera, memorabilia, Playboy Mansion decorative arts and more. JULIEN’S AUCTION GALLERY: PUBLIC EXHIBITION AND AUCTION LOCATION 257 N. Canon Drive Beverly Hills, CA 90210 Property From The Collection of Hugh M. Hefner Auction Friday, November 30th Session I: 10:00 a.m. PST Session II: 1:00 p.m. PST Saturday, December 1st Session III: 10:00 a.m. PST Session IV: 1:00 p.m. PST Learn more at www.JuliensAuctions.com and bid online at www.JuliensLive.com! #HughHefner #Playboy #Auction #Memorabilia #JuliensAuctions #HughHefnerAuction #HMHFoundation #MarilynMonroe #PlayboyMagazine #PlayboyMansion #LiveAuction #60s #1960s #PopCulture #Publishing #History #Activism #CivilRights #Exhibit #Exhibition
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Other items up for sale in the auction are some of his signature robes, smoking jackets, photos and sculptures.
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As Radar previously reported, the ladies’ man, who often had up to seven girlfriends at a time, including exes Kendra Wilkinson and Holly Madison, died at 91 in September 2017 after years of poor health.
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