On December 22, 1987 (the second day of the lunar winter month), Chaplin's props were auctioned in Britain.

Anyone who has seen a film starring the comedian Chaplin remembers the often-seen, down-and-out tramp with a cane and a bowler hat, which is a lovely, comical and profound image he left on the audience. Today, his top hat, cane and leather boots used as a tramp are among the treasures that collectors are scrambling to buy. In December 1987, the three props were recently auctioned off in the UK for £121,000. To get the above items, a Swiss who offered by phone and a Danish who offered on the spot competed fiercely. In the end, the Swiss bought the leather boots for £38,500, while the top hat and walking stick were sold to the Danes for £82,500. After the sale, the Dane told reporters that he planned to create a wax figure for Chaplin and display it together with two items he had bought for people to enjoy.