Sally Thomsett’s Memorabilia Sold Without Consent
Movie star, Sally Thomsett, recently voiced her concerns over an incident involving a Bargain Hunt auctioneer who allegedly sold some of her memorabilia without her permission.
Details of the Incident
In a statement to the press and through social media posts, Thomsett, known for her role as Phyllis in the 1970s film The Railway Children, revealed that various keepsakes from the movie were auctioned off without her knowledge.
- Items sold included movie and TV scripts
- Fan letters and royal premiere tickets
- Publicity images
- A personal diary
Response from Sally Thomsett
The 74-year-old actress expressed her disappointment, stating, “No one attempted to contact me regarding this sale, and I am devastated as it is a significant part of my history that cannot be replaced.”
Thomsett also took to Twitter to inform her followers about the situation, expressing her shock and disbelief.
Rebuttal from Nesbits Antiques Auctions
Nesbits Antiques Auctions, the sellers of the items in question, refuted the claims made by Thomsett. They stated that the items originated from a home owned by one of her ex-husbands, which was sold in 1987.
Auctioneer John Cameron added, “We are currently reviewing the matter with legal advice due to the accusations made against our firm.”
About Sally Thomsett
Despite playing an 11-year-old character in The Railway Children, Thomsett was actually 20 at the time of filming. Due to her age, she faced restrictions during promotions and was prohibited from revealing her true age or engaging in certain activities.
Thomsett, who later moved to Los Angeles in the 1970s before returning to the UK in the 1980s, has had an eventful personal life, being twice married and currently in a long-term relationship with partner Paul and a daughter named Charlotte.
