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Rare James Bond items at Prop Store Live Auction 2018
The 2018 edition of the Entertainment Memorabilia Live Auction organised by Prop Store once again features rare and screen-used James Bond items. The live auction will take place on September 20th, 2018. People can attend the live auction in London or bid via the live online bidding system. The auction features 600 original props, costumes and more from over 200 films and television shows.
Highlights include a miniature submarine from Die Another Day, a Brioni shirt worn by Pierce Brosnan, Tom Ford sunglasses worn by Daniel Craig, Bogner sunglasses worn by Roger Moore. Below you can find a list of the James Bond items that will be auctioned.
The Auction takes place on Thursday September 20th at the ODEON BFI IMAX, Waterloo, London (the auction is actually held in the comfort of the IMAX theatre). Pre-auction drinks reception starts at 10.30am - 11.45am and the Live Auction commences at midday running through to about 10pm.
A museum-grade exhibition showcasing some of the auction lots will be on display at the ODEON BFI IMAX from September 6th - September 20th 10am - 9pm, where you can get up close and personal with these iconic pieces of film history.
Below you can find a sneak preview of the James Bond items that will be on auction.
Enzo Sciotti Signed Hand-Painted Concept Poster Art
DR. NO (1962)
A hand-painted poster artwork from Terence Young’s spy film Dr. No. Designed and executed by Italian artist Enzo Sciotti, the painting features a full-body view of James Bond (Sean Connery) standing in his iconic pose with his gun alongside a scantily clad Honey Ryder (Ursula Andress) and two naked women. Surrounding them are headshots of Bond and Ryder in various stages of completion.
The artwork consists of a mixture of pen-and-ink drawings and watercolour painted elements, presented on thick white card. It is signed in black ink by Sciotti on the bottom left corner. The reverse displays a pencil-drawn concept for an Italian poster featuring the film Escape From The Bronx; which is also signed by the artist. The painting shows some edge wear and creases on all four corners and three pinholes along the top edge. Dimensions: 31.5 cm x 45 cm (12 ½” x 17 ¾”)
Estimate: £1,500 – 2,500
Q’s (Desmond Llewelyn) Touring Briefcase Gadget Knife, Autographed Photo and Book
JAMES BOND: FROM RUSSIA WITH LOVE (1963)
Q’s (Desmond Llewelyn) touring briefcase gadget knife from Terence Young’s Bond movie From Russia with Love. The head of the Q branch provided Bond (Sean Connery) with a Swaine Adeney Brigg attaché case which contained a throwing knife in a hidden compartment.
Desmond Lleweyln attended many Bond-themed events and exhibitions, taking a special-effects version of the briefcase seen in the film. This particular knife was custom-made to slot into a compartment on the left side of Llewelyn’s touring briefcase.
The knife consists of a blade which features the etched text “Left Side” and a handle with a wooden grip. The majority of the faux-silver paint has worn away over time and the blade displays minor scratches. The lot includes an autographed photo of Desmond Llewelyn with the briefcase showcasing the knives sticking out, and an autographed copy of Q: The Biography of Desmond Llewelyn (Sandy Hernu, SB Publications, 2000). Dimensions (blade): 20.5 cm x 4 cm x 0.5 cm (8 ¼” x 1 ¾” x ¼”); (book): 24.5 cm x 17 cm x 1.5 cm (9 ¾” x 6 ¾” x ¾”); (still): 26 cm x 20 cm (10 ¼” x 8”)
£1,500-2,500
Gyrojet Rifle
JAMES BOND: YOU ONLY LIVE TWICE (1967)
A Gyrojet rifle from Lewis Gilbert’s Bond movie You Only Live Twice. Rifles were part of the weaponry at Tanaka’s (Tetsurô Tanba) ninja camp and were carried by the ninjas as they helped Bond (Sean Connery) infiltrate Blofeld’s (Donald Pleasence) volcanic lair.
The custom-made rifle is based on an MBA Gyrojet and is constructed from fibreglass. The majority of the weapon is finished in brown to replicate the appearance of wood, and the trigger and barrel are finished in black to resemble metal. The rifle displays minor wear and cracks on the paint finish, with marks from production use. Dimensions: 83 cm x 5 cm x 16 cm (32 ¾” x 2” x 6 ¼”)
£800-1,200
James Bond (Roger Moore) Scuba Diver Model Miniature
FOR YOUR EYES ONLY (1981)
A James Bond (Roger Moore) scuba diver model miniature from John Glen’s Bond movie For Your Eyes Only. Miniature versions of Bond and Melina (Carole Bouquet) in their diving suits were used for shots in which the pair narrowly escaped the exploding shipwrecked St Georges with the ATAC device intact.
Created by renowned visual effects supervisor Derek Meddings, the 007 figure is wearing a yellow plastic diving suit decorated with utility straps, and is mounted on a metal base. It is carrying a blue resin torch and the ATAC device, with button detailing applied. Made of resin, the helmet features a transparent section and faux-silver breathing apparatus, with tubes connecting to a wooden backpack. The model’s face is visible through the helmet, with painted facial features, and the silicone hands show cast-in nail detailing. The backpack contains electronic components, with exposed wiring running from it down to the torch, which would have illuminated. The electronics remain untested. Several marks are present on the diving suit, and the model and base show signs of paint wear from production use. Dimensions: 38 cm x 13 cm x 22 cm (15” x 5 ¼” x 8 ¾”)
£3,000-5,000
James Bond’s (Roger Moore) Bogner Sunglasses
A VIEW TO A KILL (1985)
James Bond’s (Roger Moore) white Willy Bogner 7003 Eschenbach sunglasses from John Glen’s Bond movie A View to a Kill. Bond wore his sunglasses during the film’s pre-credits sequence as he braved the tundra of Siberia in search of a Soviet microchip.
Made by the German ski-clothing manufacturer Bogner — which provided ski wear for Bond in multiple films through the 1970s and ’80s — the sunglasses feature white plastic frames, black metal arms and grey-tinted, Bogner-branded plastic lenses. The glasses display some marks to the inside of the lenses from storage and the frames are slightly discoloured as a result of age. However, they remain in very good overall condition.
£3,000 – 5,000
HK21 Boat-Mounted Gun
JAMES BOND: THE WORLD IS NOT ENOUGH (1999)
A Heckler & Koch HK21 boat-mounted gun from Michael Apted’s Bond movie The World Is Not Enough. A HK21 featured in one of the film’s most exciting pursuit sequences, mounted to the back of the speedboat driven by the Cigar Girl (Maria Grazia Cucinotta) as she was chased by Bond (Pierce Brosnan) down the Thames.
This version of the weapon was made for the stunt sequence in which Bond drove into the speedboat, breaking the gun from its mounting. Cast from dense rubber, the gun is a heavily modified version of a HK21 machine gun with an additional plastic faux scope and PSG-1 stock.
Finished in black, brown and white paint, the gun features a textured grip and comes attached to a mount. The mounted weapon shows signs of production use, including minor scratches and paint wear on the scope, and the lot is accompanied by a Bapty Ltd letter of authenticity. Dimensions: 136 cm x 24 cm x 32 cm (53 ½” x 9 ½” x 12 ¾”)
£2,000-3,000
Renard’s (Robert Carlyle) Nuclear Silo Jacket
JAMES BOND: THE WORLD IS NOT ENOUGH (1999)
Renard’s (Robert Carlyle) nuclear silo jacket from Michael Apted’s Bond movie The World Is Not Enough. Renard wore his Nuclear jacket at the underground ICBM site, where Agent 007 (Pierce Brosnan) attempted to stop the Russian extremist and his henchmen from stealing an active nuclear warhead.
The jacket is made from navy blue cotton, with reflective strips attached on both sleeves and a zip running down the front. An embroidered Russian star insignia with Greek lettering decorates the garment, and an Angels Costumiers label reading “Robert Carlisle, Jan 1999, NO1” is adhered to the lining at the neckline. The emblem on the front pocket has become partially detached and the jacket displays marks from production use.
£600-800
$100,000 Casino L’or Noir Chip
JAMES BOND: THE WORLD IS NOT ENOUGH (1999)
A $100,000 Casino L’or Noir chip from Michael Apted’s Bond movie The World Is Not Enough. High-value chips were used by the glamorous clientele at Casino L’or Noir, owned by Valentin Zukovsky (Robbie Coltrane). James Bond (Pierce Brosnan) visited the casino to retrieve information on the Russian terrorist Renard (Robert Carlyle).
Made of plastic, the gold-coloured chip displays an ornate, printed black design, which features a side-profile image of Zukovsky, card house symbols, the name of the casino and the denomination of the chip. The chip shows signs of wear due to production use, including light scratches and minor marks on the plastic. Dimensions: 14 cm x 6.5 cm x 0.5 cm (5 ½” x 2 ½” x ¼”)
£400-600
$10,000 Casino L’or Noir Casino Chip
JAMES BOND: THE WORLD NOT ENOUGH (1999)
A $10,000 Casino L’or Noir chip from Michael Apted’s Bond movie The World Is Not Enough. High value chips were used by the clientele at Casino L’or Noir, owned by ex-KGB agent Valentin Zukovsky (Robbie Coltrane). James Bond (Pierce Brosnan) visited the casino to retrieve information on the Russian terrorist Renard (Robert Carlyle).
Made from plastic, the silver-coloured chip displays an ornate printed black design which features a side profile image of Zukovsky, card house symbols, the name of the casino and the denomination of the chip. There are signs of wear from use on production, including minor scratches and marks on the plastic. Dimensions: 14 cm x 6.5 cm x 0.5 cm (5 ½” x 2 ½” x ¼”)
£400-600
Victor-Class Submarine Model Miniature
JAMES BOND: THE WORLD IS NOT ENOUGH (1999)
A Victor-class submarine model miniature from Michael Apted’s Bond movie The World Is Not Enough. James Bond (Pierce Brosnan) and Dr. Christmas Jones (Denise Richards) successfully controlled the submarine’s detonation during the film’s climatic scenes, after terrorist Renard (Robert Carlyle) unsuccessfully inserted a plutonium rod in the submarine’s reactor.
Constructed by Turks Shipyard, this large remote-control model miniature was used for underwater exterior shots of the submarine. Based on the design of vintage Soviet Victor-class nuclear submarines, this version has no capacity for a crew and would have been controlled by one person wearing full diving equipment with breathing apparatus.
Weighing approximately five tonnes, the model comprises an internal frame constructed from a combination of plywood and metal, with a black fibreglass exterior shell featuring multiple small square faux-ballast tank ports. Various features adorn the outside of the submarine, including eight oval-shaped torpedo launchers at the front, moveable sail planes, a rudder, a metal brass-coloured propeller, an opening hatch at the top and three winch points for transportation purposes. Four air tanks, a hydraulic control mechanism and ballast tanks are housed inside the piece, with an engine fitted towards the back and the base of the model is hollow.
Due to being stored outside for many years, the submarine displays signs of wear, including paint wear, missing decals and signs of the wood weakening at the top. The model is missing aerials, plates at the stern and the submarine’s propeller cap.
Dimensions: 1,450 cm x 248 cm x 260 cm (571” x 97 ¾” x 102 ½”)
£10,000–20,000
Main Cast and Crew Chairbacks
JAMES BOND: DIE ANOTHER DAY (2002)
A set of chairbacks from Lee Tamahori’s Bond movie Die Another Day. These chairbacks were fitted onto director-style chairs, used by cast and crew members who worked on the production.
The lot comprises five chairbacks featuring the names of Pierce Brosnan, Halle Berry, Judy Dench and producers Barbara Broccoli and Michael G. Wilson. Made of black canvas fabric, the five chairbacks display various visible lines of stitching and the names embroidered in white. The set displays marks, loose threads, discolouration on some of the embroidered names and minor wear from production use.
£600-800
James Bond’s (Pierce Brosnan) Brioni Floral Shirt
JAMES BOND: DIE ANOTHER DAY (2002)
James Bond’s (Pierce Brosnan) Brioni floral shirt from Lee Tamahori’s Bond movie Die Another Day. The garment screen matches to the scenes in Cuba, where Bond tracked Zao (Rick Yune) to the island of Isla Los Organos and had his first encounter with NSA agent Jinx Johnson (Halle Berry).
The shirt is made by Italian tailor house Brioni, which created bespoke garments for several Bond films after being introduced to the franchise by costume designer Lindy Hemming. Made from textured blue cotton, the shirt shows an embroidered floral pattern and features six white buttons attached to the front. The left breast features a pocket, and a Brioni label with “1” handwritten in black is adhered to the inside. The shirt displays light plucks from production use and loose threads on the buttonholes. The lot is accompanied by a Brioni letter of authenticity.
£1,500-2,500
James Bond’s (Pierce Brosnan) Shoulder Holster
JAMES BOND: DIE ANOTHER DAY (2002)
James Bond’s (Pierce Brosnan) shoulder holster from Lee Tamahori’s Bond movie Die Another Day. Bond wore his holster during a virtual-reality skills test in which he shot several simulated terrorists and saved M (Judi Dench).
Weapons and equipment for many Bond films were provided by the armourers Bapty & Co. Lined with brown suede fabric, the black leather rig has a popper fastening at the bottom, allowing a Walther P99 pistol to be securely attached within. The holster features a leather strap with plastic adjustable buckles, a long black utility strap and a thick piece of elastic with a hidden adhered metal clip. Signs of wear are present, including minor scratches and light wear to the leather and metal components. The lot is accompanied by a Bapty letter of authenticity.
£2,000-3,000
$1,000,000 Montenegro Casino Royale Chip
JAMES BOND: CASINO ROYALE (2006)
A $1,000,000 casino chip from Martin Campbell’s Casino Royale. Casino chips were used during the high-stakes poker game between James Bond (Daniel Craig) and Le Chiffre (Mads Mikkelsen) at the Casino Royale in Montenegro.
The casino chip is made of pearlescent blue plastic with gold-and-red accents at the centre. “Casino Royale $1,000,000 Montenegro” is printed on both sides in a gold-and-black font. The chip displays light scratches, but remains in very good condition. Dimensions (casino chip): 11.5 cm x 8 cm x 1 cm (4 ½” x 3 ¼” x ¼”)
£800-1,200
James Bond’s (Daniel Craig) Tom Ford FT108 Sunglasses
JAMES BOND: QUANTUM OF SOLACE (2008)
James Bond’s (Daniel Craig) Tom Ford FT108 sunglasses from Marc Forster’s Quantum of Solace. Bond wore his sunglasses when he visited René Mathis (Giancarlo Giannini) in Italy to ask him to accompany him to Bolivia, and in the Atacama Desert before he confronted Dominic Greene (Mathieu Amalric).
Made by Tom Ford, the aviator-style sunglasses feature a brushed metal frame with blue-tinted lenses. The arms display black leather temple tips with the brand logo printed on both sides. The sunglasses are accompanied by an autographed photograph of Daniel Craig as James Bond, featuring an image of him wearing his sunglasses. The lot is provided with a Certificate of Authenticity from EON Productions.
£3,000-5,000
Another iteresting item of this auction is a jacket worn by Harrison Ford (as Han Solo) from Star Wars: Episode V: The Empire Strikes Back (1980), which has never been on auction before. The jacket is expected to fecth more than $1m.
For more information on the James Bond items, see the full list on the Prop Store website here, and for more items from other movies, visit the Prop Store website.
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