John Lennon's Toilet Fetches Top Dollar At Auction

A toilet once owned by John Lennon has sold for nearly $15,000 at a recent auction of Beatles memorabilia in the U.K. Lennon reportedly gave the bathroom fixture to a contractor named John Hancock after moving out of his home in Berkshire in 1971.

According to Hancock, the commode has been sitting in a shed since he received it from the legendary songwriter, who reportedly told him to "put flowers in it or something." The blue and white porcelain piece was joined at the auction by a harmonica once owned by Lennon's son, Julian, along with several other rare items.

Lennon is also making headlines this week for a celebration of his 70th birthday set to take place near Reykjavik, Iceland, on October 9. Yoko Ono will be on hand for the inaugural lighting of the Imagine Peace tower, which is located on the island of Vioey.