Amy Winehouse’s microphone and letters from Kate Bush and Madonna to go on sale

A microphone used by Amy Winehouse is among a number of music items going to auction Picture: Niall Carson/PA

A microphone used and owned by Amy Winehouse and letters written by Kate Bush and Madonna are among a collection of items from influential women in music that are going to auction.

The Shure SM58 microphone, used by Winehouse in studio sessions, is expected to fetch between £1,000 (€1,150) and £2,000 (€2,300) in the Propstore auction, while a portrait print by Piper Ferguson from the late singer’s 2007 Coachella show will also go on sale, where it is expected to make between £400 (€460) and £800 (€920)