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Auction archive: Lot number 77

Complete Roman-Style "Centurion" Costume Including Helmet and Sword from Ben-Hur.

Pop Culture
5 Dec 2023 - 15 Dec 2023
Estimate
US$1,500 - US$2,500
Price realised:
n. a.
Auction archive: Lot number 77

Complete Roman-Style "Centurion" Costume Including Helmet and Sword from Ben-Hur.

Pop Culture
5 Dec 2023 - 15 Dec 2023
Estimate
US$1,500 - US$2,500
Price realised:
n. a.
Beschreibung:

MGM, 1959. Original 7 piece background Centurion uniform ensemble including 1-crème and orange, knee-length, felt wool pullover tunic with tie-closures, 1-shoulder-pleated orange wool cape with ties at the neck, 1-brown vest of canvas and suede with brass stud embellishment and aluminum chainmail fringe at shoulders and hem, 1-accordion-paneled and hinged aluminum cuirass, 1-metal helmet with hinged temple guards, visor, and tray at the crown holding a red, bristle-brush plume, 1-pair of brown leather, calf-high buckled sandals, and 1-metal-bladed sword in ornate scabbard with leather carrying strap. Vest retains the internal "Angelo Di Pippo" maker's bias label. Metal blade bears engraved "MGM" near the hilt. All exhibit expected age, minor production wear, with a few moth holes to crème wool tunic.

Auction archive: Lot number 77
Auction:
Datum:
5 Dec 2023 - 15 Dec 2023
Auction house:
Bonhams London
101 New Bond Street
London, W1S 1SR
United Kingdom
info@bonhams.com
+44 (0)20 74477447
+44 (0)20 74477401
Beschreibung:

MGM, 1959. Original 7 piece background Centurion uniform ensemble including 1-crème and orange, knee-length, felt wool pullover tunic with tie-closures, 1-shoulder-pleated orange wool cape with ties at the neck, 1-brown vest of canvas and suede with brass stud embellishment and aluminum chainmail fringe at shoulders and hem, 1-accordion-paneled and hinged aluminum cuirass, 1-metal helmet with hinged temple guards, visor, and tray at the crown holding a red, bristle-brush plume, 1-pair of brown leather, calf-high buckled sandals, and 1-metal-bladed sword in ornate scabbard with leather carrying strap. Vest retains the internal "Angelo Di Pippo" maker's bias label. Metal blade bears engraved "MGM" near the hilt. All exhibit expected age, minor production wear, with a few moth holes to crème wool tunic.

Auction archive: Lot number 77
Auction:
Datum:
5 Dec 2023 - 15 Dec 2023
Auction house:
Bonhams London
101 New Bond Street
London, W1S 1SR
United Kingdom
info@bonhams.com
+44 (0)20 74477447
+44 (0)20 74477401
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