<p>The silent film star wore the iconic black hat from 1909 while developing his famous character, the Tramp, and in early movies.<br /><br />Fans have been given a chance to own a piece of movie history when the hat goes up for auction by Sotheby's in New York, reported Contactmusic.<br /><br />"Chaplin wore it when he was in England and when he toured America," a spokesperson for Sotheby's said.<br /><br />In his later years, Chaplin gave the accessory to fellow actor Bert Bailey, whose note of provenance will also be included in the sale.</p>
<p>The silent film star wore the iconic black hat from 1909 while developing his famous character, the Tramp, and in early movies.<br /><br />Fans have been given a chance to own a piece of movie history when the hat goes up for auction by Sotheby's in New York, reported Contactmusic.<br /><br />"Chaplin wore it when he was in England and when he toured America," a spokesperson for Sotheby's said.<br /><br />In his later years, Chaplin gave the accessory to fellow actor Bert Bailey, whose note of provenance will also be included in the sale.</p>