A lightsaber belonging to the character Darth Vader from the original „Star Wars” series was showcased in London prior to an auction where it is projected to garner several million dollars, as reported by DPA/PA Media on Wednesday.
This lightsaber, utilized in the grand confrontations of „The Empire Strikes Back” (1980) and „Return Of The Jedi” (1983), is estimated to reach a price of $3 million.
The saber is set to be part of an auction that will feature more than a thousand items of props and costumes from various films, with a total projected worth of $10 million, according to Agerpres.
Among the leading items for bid are the Spider-Man outfit worn by Tobey Maguire in the 2002 superhero movie and Michael Keaton’s attire in „Batman” (1989).
Moreover, a Captain America shield utilized by actor Chris Evans in „Avengers: Age Of Ultron” (2015), Ryan Reynolds’ mask from „Deadpool” (2016), a costume sported by Jane Fonda in „Barbarella” (1968), and a whip, belt, and gun holster from „Indiana Jones and the Last Crusade” (1989) featuring Harrison Ford will also be available for bidding.
Various props from the „Harry Potter” franchise will also be included in the auction, such as the sign from Platform 9 3/4, which could potentially fetch up to $40,000, along with Daniel Radcliffe’s wand from „Prisoner Of Azkaban.”
Additionally, the „shark-tooth” clapperboard used during the production of Steven Spielberg’s „Jaws” (1975), which marks its 50th anniversary this year, will be auctioned with an estimated value between $40,000 and $80,000.
The „Star Wars” lightsaber was presented on Wednesday during a private exhibition in London ahead of the Propstore auction in Los Angeles, USA, scheduled to occur from September 4 to 6.
