Winston Churchill’s false teeth expected to fetch at least £5,000 at auction

Winston Churchill, circa 1940. It is thought the false teeth could fetch significantly more than the guide price. Photograph: PA

A set of false teeth worn by Winston Churchill during his “We shall fight on the beaches” speech are to be sold at auction next month.

The gold-mounted dentures are expected to fetch between £5,000 and £8,000 when they go under the hammer in Cheltenham on 6 February.