One area where McVie loved to be a bit more showy, however, was with her jewellery. Items on offer include nearly thirty statement rings, sets of costume jewellery and plenty of brooches – perfect for pepping up one of those blazers. “She clearly had a love for jewellery and she built an exceptional collection of beautiful and interesting pieces,” continues Woolley. “I certainly expect that buyers fully intend to wear her jewellery items.”
The same applies to the clothing on offer, with expectations that the auction will attract bids from those not only looking to buy a piece of rock ‘n’ roll history, but to make a quality investment for their wardrobes, too. Because while bagging yourself an outfit from a more flamboyant stage performer will secure you a talking point, where are you going to wear a sequin jumpsuit, for example, unless you have tickets for ABBA Voyage? A black wool Armani suit, on the other hand, worn by McVie to the Ivor Novello Awards in 2013, could be your go-to party piece for years to come. Throw on a black Saint Laurent blazer from 2017 with a pair of jeans and a T-shirt whenever you like, because it’s a look that will not ever go out of style.