A violin that belonged to Albert Einstein was sold at auction for 860,000 pounds.

The violin, made in 1894 by the luthier Anton Zunterer, is considered Einstein's first violin. The auction took place at Dominic Winter Auctioneers, where the instrument was sold for a record sum, exceeding one million pounds including commission. Chris Albury, a specialist in historical souvenirs, mentioned Einstein's passion for music, stating that he would have preferred to be a musician if he had not been a scientist. Other items, including a bicycle saddle, did not find a buyer.