Posted on 05/21/2019 3:22:54 PM PDT by Swordmaker
Lot 470 on page 123 of the catalog, Margaret Hamilton’s “Wicket Witch of the West” screen-worn hat from The Wizard of Oz. (MGM 1939)
Vintage original Adrian-designed, screen worn signature character hat constructed of black wool bunting fabric with a wide brim and an interesting supporting metal hoop. The hat measures 19.5 in. In diameter with a 13.75 in. Tall cone-shaped crown situated with a rear bias creating a 6.75 in. Wide brim in the front, which extends 5.25 in. In the rear. Includes a 20 in. Elastic chinstrap. The cotton fabric is sew on over heavy canvas. An instantly recognizable costume piece from the most famous movie witch ever portrayed on screen in one of the most beloved fantasy films in history, The Wizard of Oz. This hat is identical in materials and design to the other two versions we’ve handled, however, this particular hat is unique in that it retains the thin elastic chinstrap that secured the hat to Margaret Hamilton’s head during the flying sequences in the film. The audience’s very first encounter with the Wicked Witch was during the opening scenes when the terrified Dorothy peers out the window of her room to see Miss Gulch riding her bike in the whirlwind of the tornado that has lifted the house into the sky. Before Dorothy’s eyes, Miss Gulch morphs from the bike-peddling spinster into the wicked Witch flying on her broomstick. The come with a custom sculptured silicone display he’d in the terrifying likeness of Margaret Hamilton in her most famous role. The hat exhibits minor age and very slight seam separation between portions of the crown and brim. With 2-small spots of previous adhesive material on the underside of the brim. In vintage very good to fine condition. The consignor obtained this hat in 1970 directly from David Weiss, owner of the David Weiss Co., who held the legendary MGM Auction in 1970. A “Wicked Witch of the West” had was sold by Profiles in History in June 2010, Auction 40, Lot 805, for $240,000. Comes with a signed letter of provenance. The importance of this cinematic icon cannot be overstated. $60,000-$80,000.
$80k for a hat... what a world !
When I lived in Western, KS the city of Liberal had found a house which was almost a dead ringer for the one used in the movie.
They moved it to a site in the city and made a nice park. My Daughter thought it was great. The only thing they had from the movie was a model house which was used in the filming of the tornado.
Around 15 years ago, I bought Andy Griffith’s binoculars on eBay. I had actually forgotten I had them.
I have John Voight’s car.
Ask millennials and they’ll think the Wizard of Oz was merely the prequel to “Wicked”.
600 plus page PDF auction catalog. . . Interesting stuff.
Includes the scale model of Alcatraz Island from “Escape from Alcatraz.”
Excalibur from “Camelot”
Roman Galley models used in BOTH versions of “Ben Hur.”
A model chariot used in the parting of the Red Sea from “The Ten Commandments”.
A lot of Disneyana. . .
More Oscar and Golden Globe award statues. . .
Original Star Trek phasers, both the gun type and remote control shaped type. Tricorder. . . And a 7’ size model of the Enterprise. . . A bit beat up, though. A Tribble.
A model of the Jaws fishing boat. . . The Jaws clap-board with Jaws teeth at the top.
Lots of original scripts for famous movies. . .
A “GOLDEN TICKET” from WillyWonka ($500,000!!!!) you’d think it would get you into the Chocolate Factory!
Sigourney Weaver’s complete costume from “Alien”, with flame thrower. . . AND the face hugging beastie from “Alien”. . . How about the ALIEN from “Alien”? Yup, you can own it if you bring enough money to beat out the other bidders.
Several Star Wars light sabers. . .
I need to clean the monitor ... I thought that said “ear”.
Wondering what the hat sold for.
Dang and all I got was a pencil with some teeth marks.
“I have John Voight’s car.
Dang and all I got was a pencil with some teeth marks.
....I have his bite marks on my arm.
There is a British auction house that’s auctioning off a bunch of British & Anerican film and rock ‘n’ roll memorabilia including a lot of Doctor Who items. I own an original Doctor Who costume given to me by one of the Doctors who was a friend so I’m good.
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The bellhop costume from the “Call For Phillip Morris” cigarette ads or the 1950s and 60s. . .
Professor Fate’s wonky submarine from “The Great Race” . . .
Gilligan’s costume shirt, and Maryann’s dress from “Gilligan’s Island”. Coconut mug (actually ceramic).
Flying Nun, Sally Field Habit and hat. (No guarantee it will fly, for any millennials who might think so.)
Jimmy Stewart’s character Linus Rawling’s Leather fringed tunic from “How the West Was Won” Cinerama production.
One of the two purpose built “Empireflex highspeed cameras” built by George Lucas’ Industrial Light and Magic used to film “The Empire Strikes Back” that won the Academy Scientific and Technical Award in 1982 for enabling filming at up to 72 frames per minute. $100,000 to $120,000.
C3PO’s hands.
C3PO’s head. ‘Nough said.
The ugly metal sculpture from the Star Trek pilot, later released as “The Menagerie” (It’d make a great patio ornament.)
Spock’s hippie head band from “Star Trek IV, the Voyage Home”
Star Trek Picard command chair with two command consoles from Star Trek, Insurrection, Nemesis, and First Contact. Operational, with lights and computer screens. $80k to $120K
The Cherubim from the Ark in “Raiders of the Lost Ark” . . . Looks as if they found the Ark in that government warehouse and parted it out. . .
Dustin Hoffman’s red sequin dress from “Cookie”.
The StayPuff Marshmallow Man from “Ghostbusters”.
Arnold Schwarzenegger’s The Terminator’s 9mm Uzi from the iconic movie. . . Non-shooting gun. Works for effects.
Terminator’s cut down, modified Winchester 1887 12 Gauge Shotgun. Working. Requires shipping to FTL licensee.
Schwarzenegger’s iconic Terminator Leather jacket.
Full size, articulated and movable, robotic, exoskeleton Terminator. $120,000
Howard the Duck’s head. . . (Terrible movie).
The flying Winnebago from “Space Balls.”
The original Hover Board and
Grey’s Sports Almanac both from “Back to the Future II”
Edward Scissorhands, hand.
A flying saucer and a Martian head from “Mars Attacks” Ack Ack Ack AckACk!
The Beverly Hillbilly’s Jalopy!
The box of the Jumanji Game from “Jumanji” movie
If you’ve got room for it, a full size bug from “Starship Troopers”, 15 feet wide, 4 feet tall, 13 feet long. . . Fully articulated and complete with hydraulics and squib wires for pyrotechnics and bullet hits. Be the first kid on your block to scare the bejeebers out of your neighbors.
The Starship Rodger Young from “Starship Troopers”.
The Electric Chair from “The Green Mile”, just the thing for decorating your family room.
Wolverine’s adamantine claws.
Three bows from Katness Everdeen from “The Hunger Game” movies.
Oh no! She daid? So young!
....and your little dog too!
My friend had Jackie Gleason’s bed. I laid in it a couple times.
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