The distinctive sandals and round metal-rimmed glasses worn by Mahatma Gandhi are to be auctioned off in New York in what has been described as a "truly historic sale", a newspaper reported Wednesday.

u00a0The unique sale by Antiquorum Auctioneers is to be held March 4 and 5, the Daily Telegraph reported. u00a0 u00a0

The auction also includes his pocket watch and a bowl and a plate given to his grand niece Abha Gandhi. u00a0 u00a0