An original Stormtrooper helmet that was made for the first ever instalment of the iconic Star Wars franchise has gone on sale for £24,995.
The promotional Stormtrooper helmet was built for the original 1977 Star Wars: Episode IV – A New Hope.
As reported by Need To Know, the prop has now been listed on eBay after being part of a private collection for the last 30 years.
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Premier Animation have now listed the iconic piece of film memorabilia on both their auction site and eBay.
The company who are specialists in the sale of animation art, pop art, fine art and collectables state that this piece would fetch up to £45,000 in a high street gallery.
Premier Animation described the piece as: “Once in a lifetime opportunity to acquire a rare original production promotional Stormtrooper helmet made for the 1977 George Lucas classic ‘Star Wars’.
“The helmet is 80% unfinished or raw.
“It has just the mouth section and lower centre section painted black and the ear detail painted.
“It has suffered yellowing due to age and there is a screw hole in the forehead.
“This is very accurate to screen used versions except the top is more ‘dome’ like.
“The original owner remembers there being exhibitions in Selfridges, London in 1980 and also Harrods, London in 1983.
“The helmet has been in private collections for over 30 years.
“A letter of authenticity from Prop Masters detailing the history will accompany the prop.
“An exceptional piece of history worthy of display in any collection.
“Similar helmets have sold at major auction houses worldwide for five figure sums.
“If in a high street gallery this would command a price tag of at least £45,000.”
