The key facts

  • Propstore auction in London: expected revenue of around £10 million (1.25 billion rubles)
  • The Bat-Pod is estimated at £450,000–900,000, the Indiana Jones ensemble at £400,000–800,000
  • The hat and shirt belonged to Harrison Ford's stunt double Vic Armstrong

Iconic movie props to go under the hammer in London

A major auction of items from famous films will be held in London, organized by the company Propstore. According to its estimates, the sale could bring in around £10 million (1.25 billion rubles). This is reported by The Independent citing details of the upcoming lots.

Main lots and their estimates

The most expensive item listed is the Bat-Pod — the motorcycle from the films The Dark Knight (2008) and The Dark Knight Rises (2012). Its estimated value is between £450,000 and £900,000 (56–112.5 million rubles). Also up for sale is Christian Bale's costume from Batman Begins — for approximately £125,000–250,000 (15.6–31.25 million rubles).

The Indiana Jones ensemble

Experts call the Indiana Jones ensemble from the 1984 film Indiana Jones and the Temple of Doom an exceptional find for collectors: a felt hat, a stuntman's shirt, and an eight-foot whip. The hat and shirt belonged to Harrison Ford's stunt double, Vic Armstrong. The ensemble is valued at £400,000–800,000 (50–100 million rubles), while the whip alone could sell for £200,000–400,000 (25–50 million rubles).

Other lots and comments from the organizers

Among the other items are Jon Snow's sword Longclaw from Game of Thrones (from £50,000 to £100,000) and a dragon egg of Drogon, listed from £20,000. 'We can't wait to find new owners for these relics — collectors who will appreciate their place in cinema history,' said Propstore founder Stephen Lane.