JAMES BOND
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Many important James Bond props and costumes are to be auctioned in London by PROPSTORE as part of their Entertainment Memorabilia Live Auction from 9th to 11th November 2021. A significant sale of almost 1,100 props and costumes from Film and Television includes 36 lots featuring important items from the James Bond films 1962-2015.

Listed below are some of the more significant James Bond related items, many of which have never been offered in auction before.

Lot #194 - Le Cercle Casino Plaques Dr. No (1962)

A set of Le Cercle casino plaques from Dr. No (1962), the first entry in the James Bond series. Gaming plaques and chips were used at Le Cercle casino, where Agent 007 (Sean Connery) memorably introduced himself with the iconic line, “Bond, James Bond”. The production used original plaques and chips loaned by Le Cercle casino at Les Ambassadeurs Club.

This set features £100, £50, and £10 plaques. All are made of plastic and feature pearlescent pink, yellow and peach finishes, respectively. The plaques feature a black picture of Les Ambassadeurs Club on the reverse, and are stamped with serial numbers. The pieces show wear from production use and age, including light surface scratching and minor discolouration. Dimensions (largest plaque): 7 cm X 10 cm X 0.5 cm (2¾" X 4" X ¼") Estimate: £3,000 - £5,000 Sold for £9,500

Lot #195 - £500 Le Cercle Gaming Plaque Dr. No (1962)

The plaque is made of plastic and has a green pearlescent finish. One side features ‘Le Cercle’, ‘£500’ and a unicorn decoration, and is stamped ‘0056’. The reverse shows ‘£500’, ‘Les Ambassadeurs Club’ and a black picture of the club itself. The plaque has warped slightly with age and some of the colours have run, most notably on the unicorns. Dimensions: 7.5 cm X 11 cm X 0.5 cm (3" X 4¼" X ¼")
Estimate: £2,000 - £3,000 Sold for £9,000

Lot #196 - Briefcase Throwing Knife From Russia With Love (1963)

James Bond's (Sean Connery) briefcase throwing knife seen in From Russia With Love (1963). Q (Desmond Llewlyn) gave Bond a special attaché case comprising multiple gadgets, including a hidden knife, which Bond subsequently used when he fought Red Grant (Robert Shaw) on the Orient Express. The knife is one of four hand-made for the production by special effects technician Bert Luxford and all were slightly different. This knife comes from the personal collection of Bert Luxford.

The knife is made of aluminium, with a black, plastic-covered handle. It has some wear from production use and age, including scuffs and scratches, and is accompanied by a short letter of authenticity signed by Luxford. Dimensions: 20 cm X 4 cm X 1 cm (7¾" X 1½" X ½") Estimate: £8,000 - £10,000 Unsold

Lot #197 - Colonel Jacques Bouvar's (Bob Simmons) Throwing Knife Thunderball (1965)

Colonel Jacques Bouvar's (Bob Simmons) throwing knife from Thunderball (1965). Colonel Bouvar used his throwing knife to pin James Bond's (Sean Connery) sleeve to a wooden cabinet during the pre-credits sequence. The knife comes from the personal collection of renowned special effects technician Bert Luxford.

The knife is made of steel with a yellow plastic handle. It is accompanied by a still from the film, signed by Luxford, who also explains its use in the film. The knife has some wear from production use and age, including scuffing and tarnishing to the blade. Parts of the plastic handle have come away, and one side features glue residue from where the knife was previously displayed in a frame. Dimensions: 18.5 cm X 0.5 cm X 3 cm (11¼" X ¼" X 1¼") Estimate: £7,500 - £9,500 Unsold

Lot #198 - SPECTRE Ring Thunderball (1965)

A SPECTRE ring from Thunderball (1965). SPECTRE agents, including Emilio Largo (Adolfo Celi), wore their rings throughout the film as the shadowy organisation attempted to steal two atomic bombs. This ring comes from the personal collection of renowned special effects technician Bert Luxford.

The metal signet ring features the iconic SPECTRE octopus logo stamped onto it, and was originally golden in colour. It has wear from production use and age, including minor scuffing and scratches. The metal has become tarnished over time and the gold has worn away. Dimensions: 3 cm X 1.5 cm X 2.5 cm (1¼" X ½" X 1") Estimate: £10,000 - £15,000 Sold for £20,000

Lot #199 - Sean Connery's Screen-matched Anthony Sinclair Suit You Only Live Twice (1967)

James Bond's (Sean Connery) screen-matched suit from You Only Live Twice (1967). Bond wore his suit in multiple scenes, from his arrival in Tokyo and his encounter with secret service agent Aki (Akiko Wakabayashi), up until Tiger Tanaka (Tetsuro Tamba) welcomed him into his home. A distinctive pinch in the jacket's left shoulder screen matches to the moment Bond met sumo wrestler Sadanoyama Shinmatsu.

It is rare for examples of Sean Connery suits to come up for auction, as many were taken from the set by the actor after producer Albert “Cubby” Broccoli stated he could keep any of the costumes he requested. This lot was initially obtained by a crew member, to whom it was likely offered for sale when production wrapped.

The grey herringbone woollen two-piece suit was custom-made by tailor Anthony Sinclair, who created clothing for all of Sean Connery's appearances as 007. The jacket features two button fastenings and three pockets on the front. An Anthony Sinclair label with handwritten blue text reading “July. 1966, S. Connery. Esq, 464 - 5468 Repeat” is located in the jacket's interior right-breast pocket. An additional label reading “May 1966, lt., S. Connery Esq, g., F456As5468/bm18h.b.” is sewn into the trousers.

The suit's white cotton dress shirt and black knit tie are reproductions constructed by Turnbull & Asser, the same company that originally made the garments for the movie. Completing the display is a pair of smart black shoes. The suit displays minor signs of production use and age. Estimate: £50,000 - £70,000 Unsold

Lot #200 - Colibri-made Wooden Golden Gun Master Model The Man With The Golden Gun (1974)

Lot #201 - Astronaut Laser Rifle Moonraker (1979)
Lot #202 - US Space Marine Model Miniature Moonraker (1979)

An astronaut laser rifle from Moonraker (1979). Laser rifles were wielded by the US space marines and Drax's (Michael Lonsdale) space station guards during the climactic battle in space. A rifle was also one of the gadgets tested at the Q-Branch workshop located in a Brazilian monastery.

Based on an IMI Uzi submachine gun, the heavily customised, white-painted rifle is made predominantly of biscuit foam, with additional plastic and metal components. The weapon is decorated with silver strips at the front and also features red stripe decals.

Presented on a custom-made display stand, the rifle displays signs of age and production use, including cracking and wear to the paint finish. Some of the decals are peeling in places and the two selector switch components above the grip are loose. Dimensions (displayed on stand): 49.5 cm X 13 cm X 33 cm (19½" X 5" X 13") Estimate: £8,000 - £12,000 Sold for £8,000

A US space marine model miniature from Moonraker (1979). Miniature versions of the US marines were used for certain shots during the laser battle in space against Drax's (Michael Lonsdale) space station guards.

Created by renowned visual effects supervisor Derek Meddings, the model consists of an Action Man doll wearing a silver spacesuit decorated with small patches on both sleeves, and a vacuum-formed plastic chest pack and backpack featuring small tube-like components. “22” is written on the inside of the backpack, which has a missing top section. The plastic helmet features a transparent visor section which reveals the figure's face, and the hands are painted silver to create the appearance of gloves.

The model is mounted on a black custom-made display stand. Some components are missing, including the feet, and the backpack's top right corner is slightly damaged. Signs of discolouration are present on parts of the suit, and the model exhibits paint wear. Dimensions (displayed): 43 cm X 12 cm X 16 cm (17" X 4¾" X 6¼")
Estimate: £6,000 - £8,000 Sold for £6,000

Lot #678 - Toxin Vial Section Moonraker (1979)

A toxin vial section from Moonraker (1979). James Bond (Roger Moore) witnessed the murderous effects of toxin vials made by scientists in Venice as part of Hugo Drax's (Michael Lonsdale) master plan to kill all life on Earth.

The black-painted wooden vial section features a silver foil strip adhered near the top, with red and cream striped decals beneath. Three protruding metal cone-like devices are attached to the bottom. The foil has bubbled up in some areas and the lot displays scratching and minor paint wear. Dimensions: 6.5 cm x 5 cm x 4.5 cm (2½" X 2" X 1¾") Estimate: £600 - £800 Sold for £2,500

Lot #679 - Maurice Binder Archive: Collection of 35mm Opening Titles, Tests, Trailers, and Outtakes Footage Moonraker (1979)

A unique collection of 35mm footage from the production and promotion of Moonraker (1979). These film rolls and trims were used by Maurice Binder to create the trailer, teaser trailer and most memorably, the opening title sequence.

Maurice Binder designed the famous opening titles of 14 James Bond movies, beginning with Dr. No. He was also responsible for producing the iconic gun barrel sequence that has opened most of the James Bond films to date.

The collection comprises 20 metal film cans with labels, reference tape strips and some note pages. There are approximately 120 rolls - some on spools, some loose trims. Including magnetic soundtrack and black and white footage of scenes featuring Roger Moore, the space shuttle, skydiving, Venice, fighting and opening title graphics. The collection was acquired on closure of the storage facility for a UK distribution centre in 1998. Most of the celluloid remains in good condition, with a few rolls showing signs of age. Dimensions (largest can): 30 cm X 38 cm X 5 cm (15" X 15" X 2") Estimate: £2,000 - £3,000 Sold for £2,500

Lot #685 - Octopussy's Circus Jacket and Sweatshirt Octopussy (1983)

An Octopussy's Circus jacket and sweatshirt from Octopussy (1983). Members of Octopussy's (Maud Adams) Circus wore their branded jackets and sweatshirts when disembarking from the train before their show. James Bond (Roger Moore) wore a branded jacket when he posed as a circus crew member when everyone boarded the train in East Germany.

The beige poly-cotton Dickies^® jacket is marked size 42R, features the circus’ logo printed on the back and has a red faux-fur lining. The white women's sweatshirt also has the circus logo printed on the front and no labelled size. There are slight signs of fading to the logos and minor staining on the sweatshirt.
Estimate: £800 - £1,200 Sold for £1,500

James Bond's (Timothy Dalton) dinner suit from The Living Daylights (1987). Bond wore his suit when he received his mission to aid the defection of General Georgi Koskov (Jeroen Krabbé).

This tuxedo was the first prize in a charity event raffle held in Berkshire in 1990. Dalton's jacket was originally intended for the romantic comedy Brenda Starr - shot in 1986 but not released for three years - but it was ultimately not seen in the film. Dalton then repurposed it for his subsequent production, The Living Daylights.

The black suit comprises a jacket with black satin lapels, and a pair of trousers. A Bermans & Nathans label is located in the right interior jacket pocket, displaying printed text that reads “Timothy Dalton, 4926 cost. 3., Brenda Star [sic]”. The suit exhibits light wear with plucks down the trousers’ side seams. The lot comes with a handwritten letter of authenticity from Dalton confirming its use in The Living Daylights, and assorted paperwork detailing its origin. Estimate: £3,000 - £5,000 Sold for £9,000

Lot #689 Brad Whitaker's (Joe Don Baker) Jacket The Living Daylights (1987)

Brad Whitaker's (Joe Don Baker) jacket from The Living Daylights (1987). Arms dealer Whitaker wore his jacket throughout the film.

The woollen jacket is beige with four buttons running up the front. It features a Bermans & Nathans label which reads “John Don Baker 5188 Whittaker Living Daylights”. It has no size labelling. The jacket shows some wear from production use and age, including small holes and marks where patches and pins were previously placed, as well as additional plucking. Estimate: £800 - £1,200 Unsold

Lot #691 -Dario's (Benicio del Toro) Jacket Licence To Kill (1989)

Dario's (Benicio del Toro) jacket from Licence to Kill (1989). Dario wore his jacket throughout the film, while working as a henchman to the villainous Franz Sanchez (Robert Davi). The jacket is made of black wool and features circular metal vents down the back and back of the arms. It has no size labelled, and shows some wear from production use and age, including some holes on the front left arm and back right arm, as well as some verdigris on some of the metal vents. Estimate: £600 - £800 Sold for £1,200

Lot #697 - Colonel Tan-Sun Moon's (Will Yun Lee) Leather Coat Die Another Day (2002)

Colonel Tan-Sun Moon's (Will Yun Lee) leather coat from Die Another Day (2002). Colonel Moon wore his jacket during the film's opening sequence, when he met an undercover Bond (Pierce Brosnan) to trade diamonds for weapons.

The double-breasted Burberry coat is made from dark green leather, with red-and-gold lapels and metal buttons down the front. It is labelled size “48” and has been intentionally distressed to appear well worn.

The coat is accompanied by two belts: one leather and one canvas. Both feature metal buckles, and the leather belt has “38” and other illegible characters handwritten in marker pen on its inner side. All the items have wear from production use and age, including scuffing and scratches.
Estimate: £800 - £1,200 Sold for £800

Lot #699 - Casino Royale $1,000,000 Poker Chip Casino Royale (2006)

A $1,000,000 poker chip from Casino Royale. James Bond (Daniel Craig), Le Chiffre (Mads Mikkelsen) and their fellow poker players used betting chips during (2006) the high-stakes game at the Casino Royale in Montenegro.

The plaque is made of blue pearlescent plastic and has a translucent red-and-yellow centre. “Casino Royale $1,000,000 Montenegro” is printed on both sides in a gold-and-black font. The chip displays light scratches. Dimensions: 11.5 cm X 8 cm X 0.5 cm (4½" X 3¼" X ¼")

Estimate: £2,000 - 3,000 Sold for £32,500

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