178-Year-Old Vampire-Slaying Kit Going to Auction

A kit with objects supposedly made to kill vampires is up for auction at Hanson Auctioneers in the UK.

The box, which is velvet-covered and lockable, is lined with crimson silk and contains a myriad of tools for taking care of bloodsuckers, including:

• Oval enamel painting depicting the resurrection of Christ
• Carved ivory wolf in robes carrying rosary beads
• Percussion cap pocket pistol
• Cobalt blue glass vial (contents unknown)
• Three clear and aqua bottles
• Rosary beads
• Three crucifixes
• Two sets of pliers
• Pocket knife with mother-of-pearl handle and HM silver blade
• Bottle containing shark's teeth
• Copy of the New Testament

The kit has gotten a lot of attention because of its uniquity, and is starting bid of $1500, but is expected to reach at least $2,500.

The unnamed  “I know very little of its history. I have had it in my own collection for three years now. I bought it from a large antiques fair in Newark. I loved the look of the Gothic box and, when I opened it, I just had to have it. I thought it was so interesting - a great conversation piece.”

Check out the lot before the bidding is over.