Twitter Bird Logo Fetches Nearly $35,000 at Auction Amid Tech Memorabilia Boom

The iconic Twitter bird logo, once a fixture at the company’s San Francisco headquarters, sold for USD 34,375 at an auction held by RR Auction, a firm specializing in rare collectibles. Weighing 254 kg and spanning 12 feet by 9 feet, the sign was removed after Elon Musk acquired the social media giant and rebranded it as X. The buyer’s identity remains undisclosed.

This sale is part of a broader trend of Musk auctioning off Twitter’s past, with previous sales featuring everything from office furniture to kitchen equipment. The bird logo, a symbol of Twitter’s pre-X era, underscores the cultural shift under Musk’s leadership.

The auction also showcased a surge in demand for tech history artifacts. An Apple-1 computer, complete with accessories, fetched a staggering USD 375,000, while a 1976 Apple Computer Co. check signed by Steve Jobs brought in USD 112,054. A sealed, first-generation 4GB iPhone also sold for USD 87,514, reflecting collectors’ appetite for pristine tech relics.

These high-profile sales highlight the growing value of Silicon Valley memorabilia, blending nostalgia with investment potential. For Twitter, the bird logo’s departure marks the end of an era, replaced by X’s futuristic vision. Yet, its hefty price tag proves the enduring allure of its legacy. As Musk continues to reshape the platform, such auctions offer a tangible link to its storied past, captivating collectors and tech enthusiasts alike.