It is part of a collection that includes Indiana Jones and James Bond accessories.
A helmet worn by C3PO in the first movie is expected to Star Wars that goes up for auction reaches the amount of at least US$1,200,000.
It is part of a collection of more than 1,800 pieces of film and television memorabilia, including props from Indiana Jones, James Bond and Nightmare in Elm streetwhich will go on sale at auction in London starting November 9.
Run by Propstore, the helmet worn by Anthony Daniels in Star Wars: Episode IV – A New Hope in 1977, it is one of the most valued items in the sale, with an estimated price of US$600,000 to US$1,200,000.
“I am delighted that Propstore has agreed to curate my collection and am confident that the pieces will end up in the right hands,” Daniels said via The Independent.
“I hope this can bring pleasure to Star Wars fans and collectors around the world and give them the opportunity to own a real piece.”
Other items from the world of cinema that go up for auction
Other items to be auctioned include the whip of Indiana Jonesthe glove Freddy Krueger use for Robert Englund during Nightmare in Elm streetwhich is estimated to sell for between US$120 thousand and US$400 thousand, the costume of Leonardo Dicaprio as Jack Dawson in Titanic and the shield used by Chris Evans in Captain America the First Avenger.
Items used or worn by Daniel Craig, Jennifer Lawrence, Marlon Brando and Cillian Murphy They will also appear in the auction.
Source: Ambito
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