A rare spherical egg has been sold for £200 (around Rs 21,500) in Oxfordshire, England. Initially bought by a man named Ed Pownell, the egg was donated by him to the Iuventas Foundation, a non-profit organisation. It helps young people with mental health, life coaching, and mentorship. "We're delighted and thrilled that the egg is sold, as it means we can continue our work," Roz Rapp, a representative for the foundation, told BBC. Roz clarified that the hen's egg was only one item in the charity auction, which raised a total of £5,000. The rare egg was originally discovered by a woman in a box from her neighbourhood grocery in Ayr, Scotland.
According to David Miller, who works at the auction firm Thomson Roddick Callan, where it was previously auctioned, round eggs are considered to be a "one-in-a-billion" occurrence.
"The money raised will help... 13-25-year-olds struggling with their mental health. It will enable us to reach more youths who need support or are on long waiting lists," said Roz Rapp.
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Earlier in November, a piece of cake from the 1947 royal wedding of Queen Elizabeth II and Prince Philip was sold for £2,200 (around Rs 2,39,915) at an auction. The 77-year-old fruitcake, a remnant of the original 9ft-tall, four-tier masterpiece, came with a personal thank-you letter from Queen Elizabeth. The rare slice, soaked in alcohol and served to over 2,000 guests at the iconic celebration, was gifted to Marion Polson, the housekeeper at The Palace of Holyroodhouse.
Marion kept the piece safe until she died in the 1980s. After her death, the rare slice was discovered under a bed with some of her belongings. Earlier this year, her family in Scotland reached out to auctioneers, and the cake was put up for sale. Read more about it here.