The single crystal-encrusted sock was used by the King of Pop at a concert in Nimes, a city in the south of France, in 1997.

The glittery sock that the late singer wore at a 1997 concert in Nimes was originally valued at US$3,400-US$4,500.

The memento discarded backstage at a French show in 1997 was snapped up for more than £6,600

The single crystal-encrusted sock was used by the King of Pop at a concert in Nimes, a city in the south of France, in 1997.