Auction race for James Bond villain's derby

The steel-rimmed derby used by the villainous Oddjob in the James Bond movie Goldfinger has been auctioned for US$33,600 ($54,000).

The hat was among several celebrity items, including Elvis Presley's belt, that were sold to bidders from around the world in an interactive auction held in New York by Los Angeles-based Julien's Auctions.

The buyer is a collector of Bond memorabilia who wants to display it in a pop culture museum being developed in Florida.

A belt that Presley wore during his 1972 performance in Honolulu went for US$66,000 ($107,000), more than six times the auction estimate.