Michael Jackson’s iconic white glove sells for £44,000

One of Michael Jackson's iconic white gloves has sold for £44,000.

The late pop star's famous accessory – which he wore on his 1984 'Victory Tour' and which featured 50 tiny lights – sold for the huge sum at the Profiles in History auction in Calabasas, California, at the weekend.

As well as the lights – which were powered by a nine volt battery in the cuff and included a power switch - the white mitten also features bugle beads and Austrian crystal rhinestones.

The glove was created by Ted Shell for the 55-date concert run which was the last time the Jackson brothers toured together.

Several other memorable items belonging to Michael also went under the hammer.

One fan forked out £29,500 for a red V-neck jumper encrusted in rhinestones, which Michael sported during at the 1981 American Music Awards.

A yellow tie-dye shirt which he wore during a television appearance in 1971 sold for £11,000.

Meanwhile, Michael's three children – Prince Michael I, 12, Paris, 11, and seven-year-old Prince Michael II, also known as 'Blanket' – are raising money to help a two-legged puppy.

According to family friends, Prince Michael and Paris recently saw the dog, named Scooby-Roo, on a US TV show and were moved by the pooch's plight.

They are now reportedly trying to raise $2,000 to buy the mutt a custom-made cart to make it easier for Scooby-Roo to get around.