Vampire slaying kit sells for $15K at auction

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Vampire slaying kit sells for $15K at auction
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A vampire slaying kit, which included crucifixes, holy water, pistols and rosary beads, sold at auction for over $15,500, six times its original estimated value of between $2,387-$3,581.

, an undead creature said to need human blood to survive, goes back hundreds of years and persists in some parts of the world today," Hanson said. "They are enshrined in European folklore."

"The task of killing a vampire was extremely serious and historical accounts suggested the need for particular methods and tools," Hanson added. "Items of religious significance, such as crucifixes and Bibles, were said to repel these monsters, hence their presence in the kit.

"Bids came in from across the globe, including France, America and Canada – and the news story about the find went viral," Hanson said. "It made headlines galore as far afield as Australia and America. Objects like this fascinate both collectors and people in general – and this vampire kit had particularly interesting provenance."

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