The unusual box contains a set of tools believed to be effective in warding off evil. It includes empty potion bottles, a bottle of shark teeth, a Bible and a pistol.
Hansons AuctioneersThe vampire slayer kit features pink silk interior and eight compartments.
One might wonder why this person would even consider buying this strange item. Maybe he was planning to work the night shift?
“I was really attracted by the look of the Gothic box and when I opened it I just couldn't resist,” the owner explained. “I thought it was very interesting – a great subject for discussion.”
Even if you don't believe in the existence of bloodsucking creatures, the craftsmanship of the wooden box is definitely eye-catching. Inside, on the lid of the box, there is an enamel painting of the resurrection of Jesus Christ and an ivory carving showing a hooded wolf holding a rosary.
Due to its mysterious origins, it’s hard to pin down how old the vampire-killing kit actually is, but there are some clues. The Bible inside the eight-piece box is a New Testament published in 1842. It even has an inscription from a previous owner, one Isabella Swarbrick, who may or may not have killed vampires in her spare time.
Other similar vampire-killing kits have been found in recent years, but most have been found to be fakes. Many were assembled in later decades using Victorian-era items to create the appearance of authenticity.
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