A throne used by Britain's most famous nightclub owner Peter Stringfellow is being sold by his son and expected to fetch thousands of pounds at auction.

The ornate chair once seated the King of Clubs and his VIP guests at his famous London nightclubs for around 15 years.

Its first location was Angels Club in Soho but it later enhanced the atmosphere at the iconic Stringfellow's in Covent Garden.

The striking throne, covered in black velvet and painted gold, also comes complete with dent marks left by the the nightclub legend's signature rings.

The Playboy businessman, who once bragged he had bedded more than 2,000 'beautiful' women, died of lung cancer, aged 77, in 2018.

Now his son, Scott Stringfellow from Buckinghamshire is giving people the chance to own a piece of nightclub history by offering it for sale via Hanson's Auctioneers.

The throne is expected to fetch £1,500-£2,000 and will be sold alongside a leopard-print tub chair, estimate £200-300 - the last one from Angels Club.

The 56-year-old said he is reluctantly parting with the items to make space as he plans to marry his fiancée and move house.

Scott, a track specialist racing driving instructor and safety car driver for the British Touring Car Championship (BTCC), said: "Dad always sat in this chair, his throne.

"In fact, over the years the chair, which was sprayed gold, developed some tell-tale signs of his use.

"The ornate arms are decorated with lions' heads but on the right arm the nose of the lion is worn and damaged. That's where dad used to tap his ring.

"Later on, after he remarried for the third time, his left-hand ring finger also began to make its mark on the chair.

"Dad actually had two thrones but the one set for auction is the one he used regularly.

"He had both thrones recovered in black velvet when he changed the décor of Stringfellow's restaurant to plush black furnishings.

"His favoured throne has differences to its twin. For example, the gold spray paint is worn in places including the ornate spires on the top.

"This is where, over time, various people would hold the throne when leaning in to talk to dad. This, together with the twin ring marks, distinguishes the throne set for auction.

"I used to work at dad's club and I used to sit on his throne, usually towards the end of the night with a coffee or a cup of tea.

"Whenever dad came into the club and the dining table wasn't occupied, he would sit in what became known as his King of Clubs' throne - dad's chair.

"I think it was around 2016 when dad decided to shut Angels. He moved some furniture to the main Stringfellow's club in Covent Garden.

"Both thrones made it over and were situated in the restaurant at large dining tables.

Stringfellow welcomed a galaxy of stars and Hollywood A-listers to Stringfellows, which he called the 'World's Premier Gentleman's Club'.

They included Oliver Reed, Rod Stewart, Simon Cowell, Chris Evans, Jack Nicholas, Mickey Rourke and Kiefer Sutherland.

Charles Hanson, owner of Hansons Auctioneers, said: "I am sure there are many bidders out there who would love to own and sit on Peter Stringfellow's throne?

"This is a vibrant piece of nightclub history and a wonderful reminder of a British entrepreneur who became famous all over the world.

"Peter was a larger-than-life, fun-loving character who will never be forgotten. The throne will have seated many a VIP in its heyday and, of course, the King of Clubs himself.

"If you want a piece of furniture with star quality, a real talking point, this is surely it.