CLEAN : Gandhi's iconic glasses go on sale in the UK

The transcript narrates the discovery of an envelope containing spectacles and a note claiming they belonged to Ghandi. The story traces the spectacles' origin to the 1920s, given to the vendor's uncle by Ghandi in South Africa. Verifying their authenticity is challenging due to the lack of living witnesses. Despite this, the story aligns with historical facts, and the spectacles have been in the same family for over 100 years. Initially valued at 10,000 to 15,000 pounds, bids quickly exceeded 50,000 pounds as the auction approached.

What was found inside the envelope that was sticking out of the letterbox?

• A pair of spectacles and a note

• A letter from Gandhi

• A historical document

• A map of South Africa

What was the main challenge in proving the spectacles' authenticity?

• Lack of historical records

• The absence of Gandhi and the vendor's uncle

• The spectacles were damaged

• The note was illegible

How did the narrator verify the story of the spectacles?

• By contacting Gandhi's family

• By consulting historical documents

• By confirming the people and events in the story

• By testing the material of the spectacles

What was the initial estimated value of the spectacles?

• £50,000 to £60,000

• £5,000 to £10,000

• £10,000 to £15,000

• £20,000 to £25,000

What happened to the bids for the spectacles as the auction approached?

• They were withdrawn

• They rapidly exceeded £50,000

• They decreased significantly

• They remained the same