JAMES BOND
NEWS

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 12th November 2023. A significant sale of just under 1,800 lots from over 500 films and television shows, including 80 lots featuring important items from the James Bond films 1962-2021.

Listed below are some of the more significant James Bond related items, many of which have never been offered in auction before. Several items unsold in the 2022 auction are offered again this year.

DAY 1 - November 9, 2023

Lot #209 Dr. No (1962) Honey Ryder's Bathrobe

After being apprehended and taken to Dr. No's compound, James Bond (Sean Connery) and Honey Ryder were put through a decontamination process, given blue robes, and shown to rooms that were prepared for them.

This three-quarter-length robe is made of a pale blue towelling material and features a blue plastic flower-shaped button at the collar. Accompanying the robe is a black & white glossy still of Ursula Andress wearing the robe and a typed and hand-signed letter of authenticity from Maggie Lewin, wardrobe assistant for Rank Films. In the letter, Lewin states that whilst working at Pinewood Studios in 1962 on another production, the wardrobe mistress of Dr. No, Eileen Sullivan, borrowed and repurposed Lewin's robe for use in the Bond film. This was then returned to her after filming was complete. The robe exhibits areas of brown staining from production use.

Additional Provenance: This lot was originally sold for £8,225 in CHRISTIE'S 2001 James Bond auction.
Estimate: £70,000 - £140,000 SOLD FOR £87,500

Lot #210 thunderball (1965) Hand-painted Robert McGinnis Poster Artwork

Hand-painted artwork by renowned poster artist Robert McGinnis for the promotion of Thunderball (1965). McGinnis’ classic artwork was featured in many promotional materials for the film, including the US subway poster [pictured above right] and half-sheet, and the French affiche and French Grande, amongst others.

This artwork depicting James Bond (Sean Connery) standing before the scantily-clad Domino (Claudine Auger), Patricia (Molly Peters), and Paula (Martine Beswick) with his harpoon gun and Bahamian cocktail in hand is rendered in oil and gouache on Bainbridge double thick illustration board. It exhibits yellows around the edges and tears on the backing. Dimensions: 21.75 cm X 40.75 cm (8.5" X 16").
Estimate: £80,000 - £160,000 SOLD FOR £275,000

Lot #211 Two James Bond films (1974-1979) Peter Nelson Collection* M's Red Telephone

M's red telephone from The Man With The Golden Gun (1974) and Moonraker (1979). A red telephone occasionally accompanied the regular black telephone that sat on M's (Bernard Lee) desk throughout films in the Roger Moore years of the series.

This red plastic telephone features a rotary dialer, a handset connected to the base by a coiled rubber wire and cut wiring at the back. It exhibits scratches, areas of discolouration and rust from production use and age. Dimensions: 13 cm X 27 cm X 24 cm (5 1/4" X 10 3/4" X 9 1/2").
Estimate: £3,000 - £6,000 SOLD FOR £150,000

*From the personal collection of Peter Nelson, previously displayed at his two museums, The Cars of the Stars and The Bond Museum in Keswick, Cumbria, until they closed in 2011.

Lot #213 Licence To Kill (1989) James Bond's Stunt Walther PPK Pistol

James Bond's (Timothy Dalton) stunt Walther PPK pistol from Licence To Kill (1989). Bond used his signature Walther PPK throughout the film during his pursuit of drug lord Franz Sanchez (Robert Davi). The second and final of the films to star Dalton as Bond, Licence To Kill featured a notably darker tone than previous Bond films, a controversial departure in style that divided fans and critics initially, but has since been called ahead of its time, a precursor to the darker Daniel Craig films.

Moulded from a real Walther PPK with serial number “348075K” that was rented to the production, this rubber stunt pistol featuring serial number “348075K” is painted black with brown grips and a small plastic magazine. It is hand-marked “S” for Stembridge Gun Rentals, the armourers from whom this pistol was originally acquired for the film, in black marker near the trigger.

Also included are a copy of the original Stembridge rental paperwork listing a PPK with serial number “348075K” and dated “Aug 29 1988”; a letter regarding Stembridge's armourers from production supervisor Anthony Waye to Stembridge head Syd Stembridge typewritten on stationery labelled “License Revoked,” the film's original title; a corresponding “License Revoked” envelope; a Certificate of Authenticity from Atlantic Traders Group; and a colour-printed production still of Bond wielding his pistol. The pistol exhibits some chipping throughout. Dimensions: 18 cm X 11.5 cm X 3.25 cm (7" X 4.5" X 1.25").
Estimate: £10,000 - £20,000 SOLD FOR £12,500

Lot #214 GoldenEye (1995) James Bond's Finale Vest and Shirt

James Bond's (Pierce Brosnan) finale vest and shirt from GoldenEye (1995). Bond wore his vest and shirt throughout the film's Cuban-set finale as he and Natalya (Izabella Scorupco) infiltrated Alec Treveleyan's (Sean Bean) facility and reprogrammed the GoldenEye satellite weapon.

This lot comprises a green cotton Timberland® shirt (size XL) and a khaki utility vest with multiple front pockets and a quilted interior lining. There are some light areas of discolouration on the shirt and minor thread pulls to the back of the vest from production use.
Estimate: £4,000 - £8,000 SOLD FOR £9,375

Lot #215 Tomorrow Never Dies (1997) James Bond's Ericsson JB988 Gadget Mobile Phone

James Bond's (Pierce Brosnan) Ericsson JB988 gadget mobile phone from Tomorrow Never Dies (1997). Q branch issued a modified Ericsson mobile phone to James Bond, which he used for various purposes throughout the film.

Ericsson made 12 versions of the fictional Ericsson JB988 for production. Four were seen on screen, each with a different unique function. One had a light-up screen to demonstrate the phone's fingerprint scanner; one included ejecting taser prongs; one had a detachable antenna that served as a lock pick; and the last version flipped open to provide a remote control for Bond's car.

This phone is the latter version, which flips open on a hinge revealing a screen and touchpad, allowing Bond to drive his BMW 750iL remotely. Made primarily of resin, the phone is finished in silver and black paint, and features static buttons decorated with decals. The front and interior screens each comprise clear plastic windows set over printed paper images; the front image depicts a home screen, and the interior is a blurred image from the scene where Bond escapes Dr. Kaufman's (Vincent Schiavelli) henchmen in a multi-storey car park. The live display seen on the touchpad screen in the film was applied in post-production using visual effects.

The lot comes presented in a foam-lined carry case with a plaque providing a description of the phone. It exhibits wear to the paint and decals, as well as areas of discolouration from production use as age. Dimensions (phone): 15.5 cm X 5.5 cm X 2.5 cm (6 1/4" X 2 1/4" X 1").
Estimate: £10,000 - £20,000 WITHDRAWN

Lot #217 Casino Royale (2006) One & Only Ocean Club Poker Table, Chips and Playing Cards

A One & Only Ocean Club poker table, chips, and playing cards from Casino Royale (2006). James Bond (Daniel Craig) beat Alex Dimitrios (Simon Abkarian) at poker in the One & Only Ocean Club, winning his prized Aston Martin. James Bond has been synonymous with poker since his very first appearance in Dr. No, when he played in Les Ambassadeurs Club, and poker was central to the plot of Casino Royale as he pitted his wits against the villainous Le Chiffre (Mads Mikkelsen).

The wooden pedestal table features nine playing positions, each with their own in-built chip tray and cup holders. The table features the logo of the club at the centre. Accompanying the table are four unopened packs of playing cards, four bundles of prop $100 notes, and a set of poker chips held in a wood and glass display case. The lot is accompanied by a EON certificate of authenticity. Dimensions: (table) 144 cm X 144 cm X 71.5 cm (56.75" X 56.75" X 28.25").

Additional Provenance:
This lot was previously sold for £85,250 in Christies ‘50 Years of James Bond - The Auction’ Sept-Oct 2012.
Estimate: £40,000 - £80,000 SOLD FOR £150,000

Lot #220 Skyfall (2012) Patrice's Stunt Sniper Rifle

Patrice's (Ola Rapace) stunt sniper rifle from Skyfall (2012). Assassin Patrice fought with Bond (Daniel Craig) in Shanghai after Patrice killed a target with his custom bolt-action suppressed rifle. This lot comes from the Mark Hazard Armoury Collection.

The rifle is primarily polyurethane resin and is painted black, with a silver-colour scope. The scope features a metal armature. The weapon exhibits some bubbling in the resin and has some visible repair lines where the scope and bolt lever had previously become unattached. Dimensions: 99.5 cm X 34 cm X 8 cm (39 1/4" X 13 1/2" X 3 1/4").
Estimate: £5,000 - £10,000 SOLD FOR £12,500

Lot #221 Spectre (2015) Mr. Hinx's Metal SPECTRE Ring with Production-made Train Keys

Mr. Hinx's (Dave Bautista) metal SPECTRE ring with production-made train keys from Spectre (2015). Agents of SPECTRE, including Mr. Hinx, wore matching rings throughout the film. Cabin keys were created for the train on which Hinx faced off with James Bond (Daniel Craig) and Dr. Madeleine Swann (Lea Seydoux), but were ultimately unseen in the final film.

This lot consists of a dark grey machined metal signet ring stamped with the SPECTRE octopus logo; a pair of metal keys on a faux brass keychain engraved “CAM 21”; a velveteen bag; and a plexi display stand. It exhibits minor scuffing and scratches. Dimensions: (largest) 3 cm X 1.5 cm X 2.5 cm (1.25" X 0.5" X 1").
Estimate: £8,000 - £16,000 SOLD FOR £10,000

Lot #222 No Time To Die (2021) James Bond's Tuxedo

James Bond's (Daniel Craig) tuxedo from No Time To Die (2021). Bond wore his Tom Ford tuxedo as he and Paloma (Ana de Armas) infiltrated the SPECTRE party in Cuba. Since James Bond's first introduction in Dr. No, the character has become synonymous with the classic black tuxedo. The costume consists of a black tuxedo jacket; black tuxedo trousers; a white dress shirt; a black bowtie, and black suspenders. The jacket, shirt and trousers all feature internal labels featuring Craig's name and additional product information, and the jacket also features a label in the inside right pocket with “Daniel Craig Bond 25” embroidered onto it. The jacket is also labelled “Pair 4”. All items are Tom Ford except for the suspenders, which are T.M. Lewin. The tuxedo is accompanied by a certificate of authenticity from EON.
Estimate: £20,000 - £40,000 SOLD FOR £75,000

Lot #1242 Thunderball (1965) Peter Nelson Collection* US Navy Spear Gun & Explosive Spear Heads

A US Navy spear gun and explosive spear heads from Thunderball (1965). Members of the US Navy wielded spear guns throughout the underwater battle against Largo's (Adolfo Celi) crew.

This aluminium spear gun comprises a removable spear and a blue cylindrical gas chamber. It shows some red paint residue, indicating it had a red finish for filming, which has since worn away. The gas chamber has been emptied, and the trigger mechanism deactivated. Accompanying the lot are two wooden explosive spear heads, which are hand-painted red and white with silver-coloured tips. Although unseen in the film, these come with a laminated photograph of Q (Desmond Llewelyn) holding them. The lot exhibits scuffs, rust and dents from production use. Dimensions (spear gun): 97 cm X 14 cm X 5 cm (38 1/4" X 5 1/2" X 2").
Estimate: £1,500 - £3,000 SOLD FOR £5,312.50

*From the personal collection of Peter Nelson, previously displayed at his two museums, The Cars of the Stars and The Bond Museum in Keswick, Cumbria, until they closed in 2011.

Lot #1243-#1245 On Her Majesty's Secret Service (1969) Syd Cain Hand-drawn Storyboard Pages

An early Syd Cain hand-drawn drafts storyboard page from the production of On Her Majesty's Secret Service (1969). Eminent art director and production designer Cain worked on many Bond films, including Dr. No (1962), From Russia With Love (1963), On Her Majesty's Secret Service (1969) and Live And Let Die (1973). He also worked with Alfred Hitchcock as production designer on Frenzy (1972). Cain created these drafts - which he called “roughs” - to show the director for comments and Cain would then refine them to create the final storyboard.

Lot #1243 The page is titled “O.H.M.S.S Roughs” and features 12 hand-drawn pencil storyboards of the scene in which Blofeld (Telly Savalas) and his henchmen chased Bond (George Lazenby) and Tracy (Diana Rigg) on skis, and one of the henchmen was minced by a snow plough. The page also features several sketches of horses and a gun-wielding henchman. It is signed by Cain in the top right corner. Dimensions: 29.5 cm X 42 cm (11 1/2" X 16 1/2").
Estimate: £1,500 - £3,000 SOLD FOR £3,125

Lot #1244 The page features 12 hand-drawn pencil storyboards of the scene in which Blofeld (Telly Savalas) and his henchmen chased Bond (George Lazenby) and Tracy (Diana Rigg) on skis, and then caused an avalanche. The page also features sketches of Blofeld, an M1 Thompson machine gun and an M3A machine gun. It is signed by Cain in the top right corner. Dimensions: 29.5 cm X 42 cm (11 1/2" X 16 1/2").
Estimate: £1,500 - £3,000 SOLD FOR £2,812.50

Lot #1245 The page is titled “O.H.M.S.S Roughs” and features 12 hand-drawn pencil storyboards of the scene in which Bond (George Lazenby) engaged Blofeld (Telly Savalas) in a bobsleigh chase. The page is signed by Cain in the top right corner. Dimensions: 29.5 cm X 42 cm (11 1/2" X 16 1/2").
Estimate: £1,500 - £3,000 SOLD FOR £2,812.50

Lot #1247 Diamonds Are Forever (1971) Six Las Vegas Casino Chips

Six chips from Las Vegas casinos such as those seen in Diamonds Are Forever (1971). James Bond (Sean Connery) travelled to Las Vegas to infiltrate a diamond smuggling ring. These chips were used at real Las Vegas casinos around the same time that the film was created.

This lot consists of six plastic chips: one maroon and black $25 New Frontier chip, one green and white $25 Silver Slipper chip, one black and tan $100 Castaways chip, one green and orange $25 Sands chip, one red and green $5 Sands chip, and one black and yellow $25 El Rancho Vegas chip. Each comes in a clear protective holder and exhibits wear from use, including scratching. Dimensions: (each) 5.25 cm X 5.25 cm X 0.75 cm (2" x 2" X 0.25").
Estimate: £2,500 - £5,000 SOLD FOR £3,437.50

Lot #1251 The Man With The Golden Gun (1974) Maurice Binder Archive: Three Film Cans

Three film cans from the production of The Man With The Golden Gun (1974). The cans contain several spooled reels that were used by Maurice Binder to create the film's title sequence (and theatrical trailer). Binder designed the opening titles of 14 James Bond movies, and was responsible for producing the iconic gun barrel sequence.

The lot also includes seven pages of handwritten scene notes, mapping various shots from the opening titles, with some illustrative doodles. Handwritten scene summaries appear on the tape reels and on the sides of the cans. The metal cans exhibit significant rusting from age. Dimensions (one can): 38 cm X 38 cm X 4 cm (15" X 15" X 1 1/2").
Estimate: £1,500 - £3,000 SOLD FOR £1,875

Lot #1254 The Spy Who Loved Me (1977) Peter Nelson Collection* Stromberg's Henchman Costume with Cast-autographed Jacket

A Stromberg henchman jacket and trousers from The Spy Who Loved Me (1977). Stromberg's henchmen wore their uniforms throughout the film.

The jacket is made from burnt orange cotton canvas, and has a standing collar; a front zip opening; two diagonal zipped chest pockets; and black cotton trim running down the shoulder and side seams. It also features the autographs of Richard Kiel (Jaws), Caroline Munro (Naomi) and Shane Rimmer (Commander Carter). Accompanying the lot is a second burnt orange henchman jacket hand marked “97A” in black pen on the interior, and a pair of matching trousers with diagonal zipped pockets, marked “72A” and “W33 / L33”.
Estimate: £2,000 - £4,000 SOLD FOR £6,250

*From the personal collection of Peter Nelson, previously displayed at his two museums, The Cars of the Stars and The Bond Museum in Keswick, Cumbria, until they closed in 2011.

Lot #1257 The Spy Who Loved Me (1977) Production-made Stromberg Patch, Prototype Patch and Printed Concept Designs

A production-made Stromberg patch, prototype patch and printed concept designs from the production of The Spy Who Loved Me (1977). This lot originated from the private collection of the late John Fabb of A R Fabb, the film's patch maker, and features patches made for the Captain of the Liparus (Sydney Tafler). One is a less detailed prototype and they are accompanied by three pages of printed patch designs and a handwritten note featuring costume designer Charles Knode's name. Dimensions (patch): 10 cm X 10 cm (4" X 4").
Estimate: £400 - £800 SOLD FOR £875

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