The late Truman Capote left behind a prodigious amount of novel drafts, New Journalism, and frenemies when he died in 1984. He also, you might not be surprised to learn, left behind a lot oftchotckes.

This November, you can vie for a piece of the author’s legacy at a public auction of a lifetime’s worth of treasures, officially titled “The Magpie and the Swans: The Possessions of Truman Capote.”

The items were housed in Capote’s New York apartment and his house in Sagaponack, where Gerald Clarke—Capote’s biographer and confidant—has been their custodian for the past forty years.

According to Clarke, this collection “shows Capote’s magpie eye: he loved glitter, wit and comfort.” To wit, there are highbrow historic finds on display, likeearly Richard Avedons. There are also dozens and dozens of felt creatures from Capote’smenagerie.

Befitting a famous eccentric, there are also plenty of curveballs. (Why would a person needsolid gold safety pins, you ask?) Between all these ferns, there’sprobablysomething you need to gift a literary friend or family member this holiday season.

Intrigued, but don’t know where to start? Here are nine of the wildest things up for auction from Capote’s estate. (With thanks to Kaitlin Phillips’ Gift Guidefor the event tip!)

Of unknown provenance, thisbulldog tote ($60, as of this writing)is…oddly chic? And with its suspiciously inky looking stains, could well contain residue of the novelist’s pen strokes. It may also be the most wearable object in Capote’s collection ofbulldog merch.

If textiles aren’t your style, Capote’s got you covered with severaldecorative dog heads. And we should note this fixation originated in a real canine.

More on this below, but in the meantime—here is the author withhis beloved hound, Hid.

Fact: smoking is bad for you. Warring fact: thisleopard head ashtraywould probably look amazing on your coffee table.

At$700, this objet is on the pricier end. But I feel it captures something of the maestro’s dangerous wit. Holly Golightly might not have had this at home, but her nemesis coulda.

The playwright and novelist Jack Dunphy was Capote’spartner of 35 years. Romantic fans of either author can now take home Dunphy’sportable typewriter ($500).

A mint green Olivetti with a sleek Italian design, this little number is still in working order. And just think of the inspiration-by-proxy potential.

The auction includes a lot of Dunphy originals, if you’re wanting a more specific memento. And if budget’s a problem, don’t stress. The Capote/Dunphy alliance produced a lot of household art.

Thesehand-painted coasters, for instance, are a highly original steal.

Thisplywood carnival gameis$400andveryweird, and yet?I want it.

This reader is intrigued by the fact that the Man Targetshows signs of wear. Perhaps Truman used it as practice, when aiming his poisonous (pen) darts.

I wouldn’t have pegged Capote for a spiritualist, personally. But apparently some soothsaying went down at the Sagaponack house.

An author’scrystal orb ($300), anyone? The horse comes with!

Thesepanama hatsare currently a bargain, at$160for the set. A great gift for the impersonators in your circle.

There’s also the possibility of genius transfer. They say you can’t know a man till you walk two miles in his shoes. Might the same be said of authors and chapeaus?

Thesecartoon watches—featuring Superman and Bullwinkle, respectively—are currently a steal at$120. They also make a nice reminder of the man’s whimsy.

On the darker end of the catalogue, extreme freaks can purchase thecremains of one Capote dog.(“Likely Maggie,” per description.)

For my money, this doesn’t seem like it should be allowed. But fans will be fans, I guess? That said, if this lot appeals to you, I have further questions. Looking at you three current bidders, who have set the pup dust’s value at$250.

For the straightforward collector in your life, considerCapote’s first edition copyofTo Kill a Mockingbird. Can’t go wrong with a classic.

This hardcover, a real piece of literary history, includes an inscription from the author to her best friend.

“The Magpie and the Swans” goes live on November 21st.