GoldenEye was a space based weapons system. A key plot device in the 1995 James Bond film GoldenEye, the system included an elaborate three part safeguard designed to protect the weapon from unauthorized use. The safeguards included two keys and a third device with a central lens and internal cd-rom that initiated the firing mechanism.

In the words of Alec Trevelyan: "The world’s greatest cash card".

The props were highly visible in the film, perhaps most memorably when they were stolen by Gen. Arkady Grigorovich Ourumov (played by Gottfried John) and Xenia Onatopp (Famke Janssen) from the Severnaya weapons facility, as part of Alec Trevelyan’s plan to loot billions of Pounds from the Bank of England.

The Factory Entertainment “GoldenEye” prop replica was created after exhaustive and careful study of the original props in the EON Productions archives to ensure maximum accuracy.

The GoldenEye lens replica frame is machined aluminum with a protective ‘brushed’ effect coating. The center part contains an actual cd-rom, in an acrylic setting, the Central lens is cast ‘amber’ polycarbonate. Turn on the device to engage the same ‘edge lit’ illumination feature as seen on screen.

The twin keys are solid machined metal with an electroplated gold-effect coating.

The product includes a museum quality display stand and acrylic cover, numbered limited edition plaque, COA, and detailed prop story booklet. The product is presented in a 007 branded box, protected within an outer shipping carton.

This Factory Entertainment GoldenEye Prop Replica is limited to 500 pieces worldwide.

Requires 2 x AA batteries

Available on the Factory Entertainment website, Entertainment Earth, Amazon.com and eBay for $450. If you order directly via Factory Entertainment you will receive a number from the edition size under 100 (while supplies last).

Order James Bond GoldenEye 1:1 Limited Edition Prop Replica from Entertainment Earth!

Yes, you read that correctly….THE original, screen-worn Breitling Top Time Geiger counter watch worn by Sean Connery in the 1965 film Thunderball has surfaced! Read the amazing story and see the photos.

Bond fan Brian Vinciguerra tells his story of how he was instrumental in this discovery.

Also involved were Bond props specialist Ed Maggiani (TheSpyBoys.com), Pete Harrison and the AJB007.co.uk forum.

Brian: "As some might remember, I had posted a thread about recreating the Geiger counter watch from Thunderball. Have no fear, this is going to be a reality…and sooner rather then later.

As I may have mentioned, this prop absolutely gripped me as a child. I am not sure what it was about it all, but I simply LOVED the watch given to Bond by Q-Branch. I guess I've always been a big watch fan and this, being the first gadget watch ever given to Bond, holds a place in my heart. It also doesn’t hurt that the prop was based off of the very wonderful Breitling Top Time ref. 2002. A star in its own right. In the end, I wanted to try and create something for this community. Something that has not been done before and that others would potentially cherish as much as I will.

Bond's watch in Thunderball (left) and a standard Breitling Top Time on the right.
photo © United Artists, Danjaq LLC, Columbia Pictures / photo on the right © WatchClub.com

So, I plugged away at drawing after drawing, trying to get my prop as perfect as it could be. Never just saying its good enough. I wanted it to be perfect in every aspect. Very quickly I discovered what really goes into trying to recreate something… especially something that has never been seen since filming AND can only be viewed through a few screen grabs from the film. There was more to this then a simple case. How did the designers originally do it? Was the entire Breitling placed inside? Were just the guts swapped over? These are the things that kept me ever thinking. And kept me drawing and redrawing. I had finally come up with a theory about how it was all done. I needed to convince myself of it before I went mad!

That all changed on November 2nd of last year. I hadn't been on my Geiger thread for some time and, maybe a sort of Bond-like sense told me to check. Well, right there, smack at the end was a post from a gentleman stating he thinks he may have just stumbled into the original prop used in the movie! I was so excited I could barely contain myself. Even if it wasn’t, this would be a great opportunity to see how someone else thought to solve the MANY problems that I had been running into. I sent the user a private message and waited (extremely anxiously) for a reply.

Martin replied back almost instantly and this is the exact moment that this little "project' of mine turned into something a bit more. This, to me, has no turned into one of the great Bond-find stories going.

Martin was amazing right from the start. He told of how he recently came into procession of this watch. Bought from a fellow who got it from a fellow who worked at Pinewood Studios. The man he bought it from was still in the area. When he was offered this unique item, he had no idea what it was worth or any of its significance. For pricing he had a very simple equation. Take the price of Top Time, add a bit for the (possible) Bond connection and take some off for a few minor things. Seemed to work well for him. He was searching the internet trying to find any info about the watch and its history and came up with my thread on the build. As anyone knows who have tried to look into this particular prop knows, there really isn''t much out there. He idea was to post the watch for sale on eBay the next week to help add some funds for a surprise 25th anniversary for his wife. Admittedly, my first thoughts turned to snatching this up myself but I knew that wasn’t in the cards for me. I just hated the idea of it going to someone that didn’t REALLY understand what they might be getting. I pleaded with him to hang onto it for a little so that we could try and find more out about it and to see, if in fact, this was THE actual prop used in the film and worn by the BOND of Bonds. It didn’t take long to convince him as he truly believed in his heart of hearts that it was genuine. Being the amazing guy Martin is, he also agreed to provide me with anything I needed to help get my project finished. Even went out and bought a pair of calipers to help me with measurements. Did I say Martin was a fine gentleman? Haha. Well, I am a giant Bond fan but I can not hold a candle to most of you on this forum. I knew I needed to get in touch with some who really knows their stuff. Someone that also shares a passion for Thunderball. That man was Ed Maggiani of course! I will leave it to Ed to tell his part in this story but I can safely say that without him, and his world of knowledge on EVERYTHING Bond, we would not be where we are today.

The original prop used on Thunderball - photo by Martin

So, where are we today you ask? Well we are now 100% certain that this is THE genuine prop designed, build and used in the filming of Thunderball. It is the only one ever created and was THE item worn by Sean Connery during the filming of this wonderful movie. Absolutely amazing!! Ed and I were like two school children when we found out the definitive news. It took a lot of back and worth and trips here and there. Even some people trying to make a quick sale buy flashing some big numbers at Martin. Martin held on and thank goodness. It would have killed me to have this potentially go back underground without getting to the bottom of it all.

For me, this ticks every box possible. For starters, to have actually been a part of this great find is just spectacular. I can almost imagine what is like to be a paleontologist on the verge of discovering a new, never seen species of dinosaur. I know all three of us where on the edges of our preverbal seats during this entire process. It also gave me the rare opportunity to see just how the original designers actually did it. Much to my surprise, I was very much on the right track, with one thing that totally blew me away. I will let the pictures do the talking on that.

The original prop used on Thunderball - photo by Martin

I mentioned it was an interesting journey. Here’s one instance. While in the middle of trying to get to the bottom of it all, Martin was approached by a potential buyer. Remember, we hadnt yet discovered if this one 100% genuine. The buyer brought a few people to look the watch over. They turned to Martin almost instantly and made him an offer. It was an amazing offer (several times more then he had paid) and it would have been so easy to take the money and run. When Martin told me of this offer I had to remind him that that was an offer on an item that we have no proof of its originality. It was a very, very large number for something like that…unless they know something we don’t. Also, it isn’t as if there is another of these floating around that they buyer could go and buy instead. Martin agreed and that ended that.

The original prop used on Thunderball - photo by Martin

It was Ed's connections within Eon that cracked the case on this one. After we found out, Martin was ecstatic and wanted to have the Breitling serviced and checked. He rang Breitling UK and told him the story. It all seemed rather "business as usual" while on the phone. He set up an appointment. When he got there, things were a bit different. The head of Breitling UK was standing at the door, hand extended. Behind him were no less then 6 technicians in white coats and all wearing matching white smiles. Martin was not allowed back into the "lab" but there is a large glass wall that allows you to observe. He said the techs were all hovered over the watch, watching pictures and discussing. Needless to say, it made quite a hit. When they were finished, they each came out to shake Martins hand and thank him for the opportunity to see this amazing relic. The head of Breitling had stepped away for some time and Martin thought he was off doing his day to day business. He caught Martin as he was leaving, winded slightly from running. He had stepped away to contact Breitling HQ. After a lengthy enough conversation, he expressed Breitlings extreme interest in the watch. They wanted to make an offer on it!

Stephen Lane, CEO of Propstore, Tim Lawes and two other colleagues were brought in to examine the watch.

Here is what Tim had to say regarding their meeting….

“The watch is a very exciting item indeed and it was a pleasure to have inspected it in person. We were invited to the meeting at the request of Martin, the owner of the watch via a friend who is a Bond connoisseur. I understand we were the first prop specialists to see the watch.

There were 4 of us at the meeting and we had a long discussion about the processes of authenticating such an item.

Martin was very pleased with our assistance, our method and information we were able to provide. We even had pretty good evidence at the meeting of potential screen matches. We also identified a number of “tells” that would have been impossible to replicate without having the original in hand. We were in little doubt that the watch was original and made that fact quite clear before the meeting was over.

Martin was very interested in the procedure of authentication as this was a new territory for him. We advised him on the next steps to take. Initially, we suggested that he might have the watch disassembled professionally to get access to the serial number and that number should then be submitted to Breitling for them to confirm that it predated the production of the film and to see if Breitling might be able to add any other reference for it. We already have a contact at Breitling and offered to assist if needed. Martin is an experienced watch collector and this element of the project was something he was able to take care of himself."

Christies and Meg Simmons, the Archivist of Bond props at EON, were contacted. She stopped by to examine the watch. Peter Lamont was also there and he confirmed that the initials engraved on the rear of the watch stood for the Tool Company who made the casing and that there was only one made.

The watch is currently with Christies, who are very excited to have it and it will be in their Pop Culture Auction on Wednesday June 26th 2013 in South Kensington, London, UK. The catalog will be distributed around 26th of May, four weeks before the sale date. The watch was photographed as a 3d image and will available to view on the online catalogue which will become available around the same time.

Text by Brian Vinciguerra and Ed Maggiani, photos by Martin

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As a Navy Commander, James Bond is well versed in the sub-aquatic and has used numerous underwater gadgets in his five decades onscreen, two of the most famous being the ‘Breathers’ seen originally in 1965’s Thunderball, and then revisited in a revised form in 2002’s Die Another Day. While not the same prop, they share a common heritage and this new set created by Factory Entertainment showcases their evolution. Both replicas in one set designed to honor and celebrate the art of the 007 film prop.

The Factory Entertainment Breather Evolution Set prop replicas were created after exhaustive and careful study of surviving props in the EON Productions archives and reference materials such as blueprints, photographs and reference documents. Both replicas are an exact and precise copy of each original prop. Grateful thanks is extended to AJB007.co.uk forum members Pete and Jeff for their assistance and input with this project.

Thunderball Breather
Issued to Bond, played by Sean Connery in the Bahamas by Q, the prop is famously used by 007 to infiltrate Largo's lair through the shark infested pool. Utterly convincing on screen the prop was simply held in Connery's mouth while he held his breath. The prop was created by the EON prop team at Pinewood studios in England, manufactured from a mixture of custom-made machined parts and some pre-existing items, including the micro-sized gas canisters that were used to carbonate the contents of a soda siphon, a staple in most 1960’s British households before the advent of widely available prepackaged soda. Often referred to as a rebreather, this prop is never actually named in the film. Q simply says 'In the event of a rebreather not being available you can use this device'.

The breather in the film and this replica perfectly fit in an aluminum Romeo y Julieta Churchill cigar case, in which it is originally presented to Bond by Q.

This Thunderball breather prop is the best and most accurate replica so far.

Die Another Day Breather
In Die Another Day, James Bond, this time played by Pierce Brosnan, is issued a new updated version of the breather. It is used in the film to enter Gustav Graves lair in Iceland undetected. Mirroring history, the prop was also made by the EON prop team at Pinewood studios, once again using a mixture of found parts alongside custom-made parts. The canisters this time were actually keychains in the style of miniature air tanks, manufactured by a sub aqua supply company to store full-sized air tank ‘O’ rings. These where re-purposed and added to a central aluminum body. This prop was fitted with a more comfortable rubber mouthpiece from a commercially sourced snorkel. The replica is an exact copy of the original, which still exists in the EON archives.

Each finely crafted breather replica set comes with a museum quality display stand, acrylic cover, numbered limited edition plaque, COA, and detailed prop story booklet.

Limited to 500 pieces. The props will be delivered in Q4 of 2013. The Factory Entertainment website has sold out already, but pre-orders can still be made on EntertainmentEarth.com.

In the movie Goldfinger (1964), James Bond (Sean Connery) receives two transmitting devices, or ‘homers’ as they are referred to on screen, from Q-Branch. Factory Entertainment has created extremely accurate replicas of these devices.

The production of these replica props is limited to 500 pieces, but still available at EntertainmentEarth.com ($359.99).

The smaller device was standard field issue for all agents. Its larger brother was designed to track vehicles from a receiver built into the dashboard of Bond’s iconic Aston Martin DB5, with an effective range of 150 miles.

The larger homer was used to track Auric Goldfinger’s Rolls-Royce Phantom III to his smuggling facility in Switzerland after Bond managed to secretly place it in the rear luggage compartment.

After being captured by Goldfinger and flown to the USA, Bond activated the smaller homer and concealed it in a special compartment in the heel of his shoe while on en-route. This alerted the CIA and MI6 to Bond’s location and allowed them to keep Goldfinger under close surveillance, eventually foiling his plot to irradiate the gold in Fort Knox. Bond later wraps the small device in a piece of paper with details about operation Grand Slam and puts it in the pocket of mr Solo, but Odd Job kills Solo and drives the car to a nearby auto wrecking yard where it is compacted with Solo's body and the device and paper.

Today, with the advent of GPS technology and commonplace tracking software it is easy to underestimate just how advanced and futuristic the homers seemed to 1960’s audiences. They were literally ‘out of this world’ at that time and helped to cement incredible gadgets as part of Bond’s essential arsenal.

The Factory Entertainment ‘Goldfinger Tracking device’ prop replicas were created after exhaustive and careful study of material in the EON Productions archives, including detailed technical specs and production drawings and consultation with crew members who worked on the film to ensure maximum accuracy.

This set includes two homers:

Larger Homer - Machined from solid stainless steel and aluminum the larger homer replica contains a powerful magnet. It also features a spring loaded slide which emits an electronic ‘beep’ when pulled back, exactly as seen in the film, to tell you it’s ‘armed’. Release the slide and it springs back into place ready for action.

Smaller Homer - Crafted from brass alloy and polished to a high shine the smaller homer features a manual pull back arming slide and will attract to the larger homer when placed near, as demonstrated by Q in the film. However Q, played by the late and much beloved Desmond Lewellyn, employed a little slight-of-hand and simply dropped the smaller homer onto its bigger brother. There was no magnetic attraction because smaller homer prop was made from solid brass, a non-magnetic material. We have elected to use a brass alloy that will allow for actual magnetic attraction.

The product includes a museum quality display stand and acrylic cover, numbered limited edition plaque, COA, and detailed prop story booklet. It is also presented in a 007 branded box, protected within an outer shipping carton.

The Goldfinger homing device replica is limited to 500 pieces. Order it at EntertainmentEarth.com ($359.99).

Requires 3 x LR44 batteries (included)

The prop rockets used on the BMW Z8 in The World Is Not Enough are made from Estes Bull Pup 12D launchable rockets. These model rockets are still easy to find online on model rockets shops, eBay and Amazon.

The Estes Bull Pup 12D is a scale model of an actual US Airforce AGM-12D Bull Pup air-to-ground missile. This missile was first developed in the 1950s and was used in combat until the 1970s.

The Estes Bull Pup 12D is a beginner's model kit (level 2) and a good way to develop your scale model building skills. The rocket has a plastic nose cone and tail cone, and die-cut balsa fins. It comes with a recovery parachute. Building the kit requires some tools, primer and white paint and glue, which is not included. For the rocket to actually fly, you need an engine and launching equipment, which is also not included in the kit. It seems the film makers also actually launched the model rocket, as can be seen in the close-up shot of the rocket in the film.

The rockets used on the BMW Z8 have the same decals (stickers), except that the US AIRFORCE logo has been left out and the black bars on the rear fins are different from the model (double stickers placed on a different angle in stead of the flying direction), but if you build this model yourself, you can easily make it similar to the Bond version. In the film, the rear fins fold out, just before the rocket is launched, this would be more tricky to build, but might be possible.

Buy the BullPup Rocket 12D on Estesrockets.com ($19.49), Amazon.com ($15.99), Amazon.co.uk (£20), RC Spares (UK), Wheelspin (UK, EU), Modelraketten.nl (NL) or find several on offer on eBay.

Length 15.6 in. (39.6 cm)
Diameter 1.33 in. (33.8 mm)
Weight 1.8 oz. (51 g)
Max Altitude: 800 ft. (245 m)

Thanks to Santino for the alert

Prop Store will hold its first ever live auction event produced in partnership with Vue Entertainment. Over 375 original film and television props and costumes, including many rare items from the James Bond film series, will go under the hammer on October 16th 2014 at Vue’s flagship cinema in Westfield, London.

The public will be able to get up close and personal with some of the most valuable and iconic pieces on offer throughout a free two week exhibition at Vue Westfield from 1st October.

Below you can find a selection of James Bond items included in the auction.

145. SPECTRE Underwater Tow Sled - THUNDERBALL (1965)
£20,000-30,000
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161. James Bond’s (Pierce Brosnan) Full-size Q-Boat - THE WORLD IS NOT ENOUGH (1999)
£8,000-10,000
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149. Francisco Scaramanga’s (Christopher Lee) Shirt - THE MAN WITH THE GOLDEN GUN (1974)
£5,000-7,000
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148. James Bond’s (Roger Moore) Safari Shirt - THE MAN WITH THE GOLDEN GUN (1974)
£3,000-5,000
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160. James Bond’s (Pierce Brosnan) Ericsson Gadget Phone - TOMORROW NEVER DIES (1997)
£5,000-7,000
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165. James Bond's (Pierce Brosnan) Walther P99 Pistol - DIE ANOTHER DAY (2002)
£5,000-7,000
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170. Toxin Vial - MOONRAKER (1979)
£2,500-3,500
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147. Sir James Bond’s (David Niven) Jacket - CASINO ROYALE (1967)
£2,000-3,000
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146. Japanese Secret Serviceman’s Stunt Carbine - YOU ONLY LIVE TWICE (1967)
£1,500-2,500
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155. James Bond’s (Roger Moore) Ski Jacket - A VIEW TO A KILL (1985)
£3,000-5,000
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156. James Bond’s (Roger Moore) Suede Jacket - A VIEW TO A KILL (1985)
£3,000-5,000
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157. James Bond’s (Roger Moore) Tracking Device - A VIEW TO A KILL (1985)
£1,500-2,500
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159. James Bond’s (Pierce Brosnan) BMW License Plate & Bumper Segment - TOMORROW NEVER DIES (1997)
£1,000-1,500
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142. Original Contact Sheet Set – DR NO (1962)
£800-1,200
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143. Original Contact Sheet Set – DR NO (1962)
£800-1,200
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144. US Three-Sheet Poster – THUNDERBALL (1965)
£1,500-2,000
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150. James Bond’s (Roger Moore) Dark Blue Shirt - FOR YOUR EYES ONLY (1981)
£800-1,200
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151. James Bond’s (Roger Moore) Short-Sleeve Shirt - FOR YOUR EYES ONLY (1981)
£1,200-1,500
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152. James Bond’s (Roger Moore) Light Blue Shirt - FOR YOUR EYES ONLY (1981)
£800-1,200
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153. James Bond’s (Roger Moore) Military Shirt - OCTOPUSSY (1983)
£800-1,200
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154. Kamal Khan’s (Louis Jourdan) Brown Shirt – OCTOPUSSY (1983)
£500-700
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162. Casino L’or Noire Chips - THE WORLD IS NOT ENOUGH (1999)
£800-1,000
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166. SFX Aston Martin Manual - DIE ANOTHER DAY (2002)
£1,500-2,000
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158. Printed Pre-Title Sequence Storyboards - LICENCE TO KILL (1989)
£400-600
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164. General Moon’s (Kenneth Tsang) Jacket - DIE ANOTHER DAY (2002)
£600-800
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163. 10 North Korean Army Uniforms - DIE ANOTHER DAY (2002)
£200-300
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167. Three Casino Playing Card Packs - CASINO ROYALE (2006)
£300-500
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168. $500,000 Casino Chip - CASINO ROYALE (2006)
£600-800
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169. Quad, One-Sheet and German Posters - MOONRAKER (1979)
£350-450
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171. Drax Insignia Design, Sticker & Control Panel Design - MOONRAKER (1979)
£600-800
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172. Signed Drax Space Station Printed Art & Set Photos - MOONRAKER (1979)
£200-400
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173. Hand-Drawn Pencil Drax Space Suit Design - MOONRAKER (1979)
£500-700
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174. Hand-Coloured Printed Space Suit Design - MOONRAKER (1979)
£300-500
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175. Hand-Drawn Drax Worker Pen & Ink Design - MOONRAKER (1979)
£200-400
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176. Drax Space Station Blueprints - MOONRAKER (1979)
£300-500
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177. Hand-Coloured Printed Space Suit Design & Hand-drawn Combat Pack Drawing - MOONRAKER (1979)
£300-500
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178. Set Photos & Contact Sheet - MOONRAKER (1979)
£80-100
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179. Signed Drax Space Station Cross Section Study - MOONRAKER (1979)
£200-400
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180. Collage Artwork of Rocket Flying Towards Camera - MOONRAKER (1979)
£300-500
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More information on propstore.com/liveauction

In the movie Thunderball (1965), SPECTRE’s plan for world domination was thwarted by Agent 007 James Bond leading an underwater squad of Para-Marines against a legion of SPECTRE agents led by Emilio Largo.

A captured M.O.S nuclear bomb was guarded by teams of SPECTRE divers being pulled along by the use of self-propelled tow sleds with twin-mounted compressed air spearguns. These tow sleds were manufactured by Jordan Klein whose job as ‘Director of Underwater Engineering’ was to provide the underwater props used in the film.

Originally there were 14 of the sleds built for the production company of which now only two exist. One of them is owned by the Ian Fleming Foundation (IFF) and is currently displayed in a Bond exhibition tour, while the remaining one was owned by Jordan Klein.

In 2005 I attended the New York National Boat show held at the Jacob Javits Center in New York hosting “the Boats of Bond’ exhibit. Many of the actual vessels used in the films were displayed by the Ian Fleming Foundation. Upon seeing the tow sled on display I noticed that the spearguns mounted on the sled were not the same as the ones used in the film.

In 2007 I met Doug Redenius (Vice President of IFF) at Hofstra University while attending a Bond symposium and alerted him of that fact. I advised Doug that I had acquired the correct spearguns that were used in the film and he contracted me to supply them with resin copies. Doug contacted Jordan who confirmed they were the correct ones as were used in the film.

These duplicates were supplied to the IFF who proceeded to mount them on the tow sled they had acquired and which is currently on display at the Bond in Motion Exhibition in London.

I was later contacted by Jordan who also requested a set be provided for him to use on the last remaining tow sled from the film.

Jordan recently sold his sled to Prop Store who will be putting it up for auction on October 16th 2014. See more photos of the tow sled on auction here. Read more about the Prop Store auction on www.propstore.com/liveauction or visit the auction preview at Vue Cinemas Westfield from October 1st - October 16th 2014.

In closing, I am proud to say that the only two surviving tow sleds used in the film are now mounted with my copies of the correct spearguns and are ready for action should SPECTRE decide to try to once more face Bond in an underwater battle.

This is the tow sled prior to having the correct spearguns mounted:

...and here she is ready for action as if she came right out of the film:

Here are some pics of the speargun replicas I supplied to the Ian Fleming Foundation:

I am currently producing the short barreled version used by the Aqua Para-Marines as well Bond himself.

Author: Ed Maggiani.
This article was first published on the AJB007.co.uk Forum. Photos by Prop Store and Ed Maggiani. For more about the author Ed Maggiani, visit his website TheSpyBoys.com.

The Prop Store Live Auction of Film & Television artefacts took place on October 16th in Vue Cinema Westfield London. Among the items on auction were many Bond props and clothes. Below you can find the final sale prices.

Highlights of the auction include one of two remaining Thunderball underwater tow sleds (which sold for £20,000, read more about this item here), and an Ericsson prop phone from Tomorrow Never Dies which sold for £8,500. A rare $500,000 Casino plaque from Casino Royale sold for £2,250. A full size Q-Boat (TWINE) and rare Moonraker Toxin vial didn't sell. See the results of the Bond items in the auction below:

(all winning bids are excl. 20% buyers premium)

145 THUNDERBALL (1965) - SPECTRE Underwater Tow Sled - Winning bid: £20,000

147 CASINO ROYALE (1967) - Sir James Bond's (David Niven) Jacket - Unsold

148 THE MAN WITH THE GOLDEN GUN (1974) - James Bond's (Roger Moore) Safari Shirt - Winning bid: £4,750

149 THE MAN WITH THE GOLDEN GUN (1974) - Francisco Scaramanga's (Christopher Lee) Shirt - £5,000

150 FOR YOUR EYES ONLY (1981) - James Bond's (Roger Moore) Dark Blue Shirt - Winning bid: £800

151 FOR YOUR EYES ONLY (1981) - James Bond's (Roger Moore) Short-Sleeve Shirt - Winning bid: £1,200

152 FOR YOUR EYES ONLY (1981) - James Bond's (Roger Moore) Light Blue Shirt - Winning bid: £1,200

153 OCTOPUSSY (1983) - James Bond's (Roger Moore) Military Shirt - Winning bid: £1,100

154 OCTOPUSSY (1983) - Kamal Khan's (Louis Jourdan) Brown Shirt - Winning bid: £850

155 A VIEW TO A KILL (1985) - James Bond's (Roger Moore) Ski Jacke - Winning bid: £3,750

156 A VIEW TO A KILL (1985) - James Bond's (Roger Moore) Suede Jacket - Winning bid: £6,000

157 A VIEW TO A KILL (1985) - James Bond's (Roger Moore) Tracking Device - Winning bid: £1,600

159 TOMORROW NEVER DIES (1997) - James Bond's (Pierce Brosnan) BMW License Plate & Bumper Segment - Unsold

160 TOMORROW NEVER DIES (1997) - James Bond's (Pierce Brosnan) Ericsson Gadget Phone - Winning bid: £8,500

161 THE WORLD IS NOT ENOUGH (1999) - James Bond's (Pierce Brosnan) Full-size Q-Boat - Unsold

163 DIE ANOTHER DAY (2002) - 10 North Korean Army Uniforms - Winning bid: £375

165 DIE ANOTHER DAY (2002) - James Bond's (Pierce Brosnan) Walther P99 Pistol - Winning bid: £6,000

166 DIE ANOTHER DAY (2002) - SFX Aston Martin Manual - Unsold

168 CASINO ROYALE (2006) - $500,000 Casino Chip - Winning bid: £2,250

170 MOONRAKER (1979) - Toxin Vial - Unsold

172 MOONRAKER (1979) - Signed Drax Space Station Printed Art & Set Photos - Winning bid: £325

173 MOONRAKER (1979) - Hand-Drawn Pencil Drax Space Suit Design - Winning bid: £500

174 MOONRAKER (1979) - Hand-Coloured Printed Space Suit Design - Unsold

175 MOONRAKER (1979) - Hand-Drawn Drax Worker Pen & Ink Design - Unsold

176 MOONRAKER (1979) - Drax Space Station Blueprints - Unsold

177 MOONRAKER (1979) - Hand-Coloured Printed Space Suit Design & Hand-drawn Combat Pack Drawing - Unsold

178 MOONRAKER (1979) - Set Photos & Contact Sheet - Winning bid: £75

179 MOONRAKER (1979) - Signed Drax Space Station Cross Section Study - Winning bid: £250

180 MOONRAKER (1979) - Collage Artwork of Rocket Flying Towards Camera - Unsold

For more information on the items, see other film props, or to buy the unsold items, visit the Prop Store auction event website or the regular Prop Store website.

Several interesting James Bond film props, including an Ericsson phone, a Die Another Day Hovercraft, a model of a helicopter and Blofeld's chair will be auctioned by Julien's on December 5th 2014.

Lot 555 Acrostar BD-5J jet from Octopussy

The original BD-5J jet aircraft used in Octopussy (1983). This jet was put up for auction earlier this year. The Acrostar was prominently featured in the opening scene of the film, which depicts Roger Moore, as agent 007, using the jet to escape his Cuban captors, who in retaliation attempt to shoot him down with a heat-seeking missile. Bond cheats death by flying through the narrow opening of an airplane hangar, which dramatically explodes behind him when the missile detonates.

The BD-5J (N70CF) was constructed by stunt pilot J.W. “Corkey” Fornof and began life as part of a three-man aerobatic demonstration team. In 1976, in honor of the nation’s bicentennial, the BD-5J was decorated with patriotic red and blue stripes over a white background. The Sonic Acrojets, as the team was known from 1978 on, was the world’s first civilian jet aerobatic team and took part in every major air show held in the United States, Canada, and Mexico. The BD-5J (N70CF) was featured in television commercials for Asahi Beer and Toshiba Electronics but it achieved the pinnacle of stardom in 1983 after being masterfully piloted by Fornof during the opening scene of the classic spy thriller “Octopussy.” The micro-jet has the added distinction of being listed in “The Guinness Book of World Records” as the lightest single-engine jet in the world. The BD-5J has a 17-foot wingspan (wings detach for transport), and measures 12 feet from front to back, and is capable of achieving speed of 300 miles per hour. NOTE: This lot does not include engine.

Lot 544 Ericsson JB988 phone

A 007 prop "cellular phone" from the film Tomorrow Never Dies (1997). The JB988 Ericsson brand mobile phone was conceived as a remote control device, taser and fingerprint scanner by James Bond's gadget master, Q. Until recently this phone has been on display in England for the Eon Productions Bond In Motion display.

Lot 545 Gateway 2000 Solo prop

Gateway 2000 Solo, serial number BC097071093, from the James Bond film Tomorrow Never Dies (1997). The computer was used in the film by actress Samantha Bond, in her role as Moneypenny. It was later used by the film’s computer department for film production. The computer went on to become screenwriter Bruce Feirstein’s personal computer. In a letter from Feirstein that accompanies the lot, he mentions that he wrote revisions for the film and part of The World Is Not Enough on this computer. Labels affixes to the computer read “Moneypenny” and “007/ Film Crew.” Also present is a 19-volt adapter, an external disk drive, a mouse, instruction manuals, startup disks and an image from the film.

Lot 548 Die Another Day Hovercraft

An Osprey 5 hovercraft in military green used in the James Bond Die Another Day (2002). The hovercraft has padding around the sides and was used in the chase scene that results in Colonel Tan-Sun Moon's death and Bond's capture.

Accompanied by a typed, signed letter from Kip McCollum, proprietor and Managing Director of Osprey Hovercraft and designer of the Osprey 5. McCollum states that in the autumn of 2001, the craft design was chosen for the film, and 17 such hovercrafts were built, with only five left intact at the end of filming. This is one of the intact hovercrafts, but the engine is not original.

Lot 553 James Bond prop Gucci luggage

A Gucci brand piece of luggage used by Roger Moore as James Bond in the film The Man With the Golden Gun (1974). Soft-sided with "GG" pattern, light brown leather accents, zipper and buckle closure.

Lot 559 Blofeld chair You Only Live Twice

A black office chair with tufted back used by villain Ernst Stavro Blofeld, played by Donald Pleasence, in the James Bond film You Only Live Twice (1967). The chair was acquired in the 1980s during a liquidation sale by Pinewood Studios in the United Kingdom and later purchased by David Reinhardt from the Ian Fleming Foundation. Over the years, the base on the chair has been replaced due to wear and tear. The seat cushion has been restuffed as well, but the rest of the chair remains as it was during filming.

Lot 560 You Only Live Twice Helicopter prop

A screen-used model Osato helicopter in You Only Live Twice (1967). The helicopter belongs to Osato Chemicals in the film and is seen in the aerial battle by a volcano between Little Nellie operated by Bond, played by Sean Connery, and a fleet of black choppers. This is believed to be the only surviving helicopter model in original screen-used condition. This model was exhibited for 10 years at the James Bond Room in Planet Hollywood, London and was previously owned by Dave Worrall, author of The Most Famous Car In The World and a noted Bond expert.

See all Bond related items on the auction at the JuliensLive.com website.

The Golden Gun used by Scaramanga in the movie The Man With The Golden Gun (1974) consisted of customised everyday objects, so it could be smuggled and put together. The single-shot, 4.2mm weapon consisted of a golden cufflink (the trigger), a Colibri Molectric 88 gas lighter (bullet chamber), a golden Waterman fountain pen (the barrel) and a cigarette case (the handle).

The gun is owned by assassin Francisco Scaramanga (played by Christopher Lee), who charges one million dollar per shot. Scaramanga uses golden bullets, strengthened with nickel, which were stored in Scaramanga's golden bullet belt.

Scaramanga uses the gun in the film to kill agent 002 Bill Fairbanks in Beirut, hitman Rodney during a deadly game on his island, scientist Gibson (the creator of the Solex Agitator) in Hong Kong, and business partner Hai Fat in Fat's office. Scaramanga fails to kill James Bond (Roger Moore) with the gun.

The movie prop is credited at the end of the movies as "Golden Gun made by Colibri Lighters, London, U.K." but there are different stories about who actually created the gun. According to one story, the props were fabricated by special effects expert John Stears (who made Scaramanga's "flying car" for the movie) from parts manufactured by Colibri and Waterman (the pen).

Another story, put forth by the film's art director Peter Lamont, states that "Lamont himself designed the weapon and built a prototype from balsa wood with a real gold Waterman pen as the barrel, then approached Colibri to make a final version. This was apparently constructed in a very rushed manner, and was made from cigarette lighter parts which were held together by magnets; this prototype was rejected due to its tendency to fall apart while being handled. Lamont says he then approached a London silversmith firm by the name of "Rose" to make the three screen-used props from silver, plated with 18-carat gold. Colibri were later contracted to manufacture a number of additional, high-quality Golden Guns for PR use; according to Lamont, no Colibri-built Golden Gun was ever used in the movie itself." (source: IMFDB, Original Prop)

Three Golden Gun props were made for the movie: a solid piece, one that could be fired with a cap and one that could be assembled and disassembled, although Christopher Lee said that the process "was extremely difficult." On 10 October 2008, it was discovered that one of the golden guns used in the film, which is estimated to be worth around £80,000, was missing (suspected stolen) from Elstree Props, a company based at Hertfordshire studios.

Two official prop replicas of the golden gun were released: the first by SD Studios and the more recent Factory Entertainment version.

SD Studios Ltd Golden Gun
SD Studios Ltd created a golden gun replica in the 1990s. Two versions were made, the first generation and an improved 'second generation' version. The gun was made from gold plated brass, could be taken apart and came in a wooden box with a 007-engraved bullet. The limited edition SD Studios guns were sold for $675, and numbered between 1 - 7500, although only about 700 were made, making them currently very sought after and expensive.

Factory Entertainment Golden Gun
In 2011, Factory Entertainment created an officially licensed replica of the Golden Gun and 007-engraved bullet. A 1000 pieces were made of the 'standard' Golden Gun Limited Edition model ($479), and 400 pieces of The Golden Gun Dual Signature Edition, which came with signatures of Roger Moore and Christopher Lee (sold for $649). All guns are currently sold out and can fetch high prices, if you can even find them, on eBay.

An unofficial, but quite realistic and working prop replica was created by Bond fan Quartermaster Mick who made a bullet belt and golden gun with a real Waterman pen, Colibri lighter and custom made parts, see the video here.

Scaramanga is not the only Bond villain to use a golden gun. Auric Goldfinger, known for his love of gold, uses a golden revolver when plundering Fort Knox in the movie Goldfinger (1964).

In the original novel The Man With The Golden Gun, Scaramanga uses a golden revolver, but the weapon can't be taken apart as in the film.

The Solex Agitator is a small but very powerful device, used in the movie The Man With The Golden Gun (1974). In the film, the Solex Agitator is a device which can harness solar energy, created by British scientist Gibson as a solution to the global energy crisis. Gibson gets killed by Francisco Scaramanga (Christopher Lee) and Nick Nack steals the Solex after the assassination. Scaramanga then offers the Solex to the highest bidder, and includes a solar-powered laser cannon with it, "no extra charge". Eventually James Bond (Roger Moore) and Mary Goodnight (Britt Ekland) are able to get the device back.

The Solex Agitator is a fictional device, and it was designed and created for the movie. One of the original movie props was sold at an auction at Christie's in 2012 for £55,000 (approx. $85,000 or €70,000). The item on auction has a circuit board encased in resin, the metal casing engraved on the front H/220, and engraved post-production 'James Bond', the back engraved A/6B and H/220, with a Bond archive label.

In 2014, a very accurate prop replica was created by Bond fan Quartermaster Mick (see photo on top of this page). The case of the replica is machined from a solid aluminium block. The electronic circuit board and components are encased in clear resin, just like the original prop. There are over 50 component parts used in the piece.

The Prop Store Entertainment Memorabilia Auction preview exhibition opened today at BFI IMAX in London. Visitors of the IMAX theatre can see some of the highlights of the upcoming Entertainment Memorabilia Auction, including several James Bond props.

Prop Store's CEO Stephen Lane (left) and Bond Lifestyle's Remmert van Braam with "Licence Revoked" clapperboard at BFI IMAX London

A live online auction will take place on Wednesday 23 September 2015 at Odeon BFI IMAX London with bidding via phone, internet or in person. People can already register and bid on items now via the Prop Store website (note that a 20% buyers premium should be added to each item for final sales price).

James Bond and Judge Dredd props on display at BFI IMAX London

Props include James Bond’s (Pierce Brosnan) Walther P99 and prop silencer from Tomorrow Never Dies, Scaramanga's (Christopher Lee) revolver from The Man With The Golden Gun and a Casino Royale one million dollar chip.

The Tomorrow Never Dies hero Walther P99 and prop silencer is estimated to fetch between £10,000 - £12,000

To see a list and estimated prices of only the James Bond items on auction click here or read last month's Bond Lifestyle's news article.

Non-Bond related props include Frank Bullitt's (Steve McQueen) licence plate from Bullit, Leonard Nimoy’s Spock Costume from Star Trek, a Stormtrooper Helmet from Star Wars: The Empire Strikes back and Christopher Reeve’s Superman Tunic.

The exhibition at IMAX shows approximately 250 of the 450 items.

The auction preview exhibition is open from the 9th until the 23rd of September at ODEON BFI IMAX, Waterloo, London, SE1 8XR. Entry is free.

For all props, registration and bidding, visit propstore.com/liveauction

All photos © Bond Lifestyle

This year's Entertainment Memorabilia Live Auction organised by Prop Store once again features rare and screen-used James Bond items. The live auction will take place on Tuesday September 26th 2017. People can attend the live auction in London or bid via the live online bidding system. The auction features 600 original props, costumes and more from over 150 films and television shows.

Highlights include a shark fin and air pellet from Live and Let Die, an original Seiko Diver's 150m prop watch from A View To A Kill, and an Ericsson gadget phone from Tomorrow Never Dies. Below you can find a list of the James Bond items that will be auctioned.

The Auction takes place on Tuesday September 26th at the ODEON BFI IMAX, Waterloo, London (the auction is actually held in the comfort of the IMAX theatre). Pre-auction drinks reception starts at 10.30am - 11.45am and the Live Auction commences at midday running through to about 10pm.

A museum-grade exhibition showcasing over 300 of the auction lots will be on display at the ODEON BFI IMAX from September 7th - September 26th 10am - 9pm, where you can get up close and personal with these iconic pieces of film history, take selfies and meet and chat with the Prop Store experts.

Below you can find a sneak preview of the James Bond items that will be on auction.

230. Jimmy Bond's (Woody Allen) Jacket
CASINO ROYALE (1967)

Jimmy Bond’s (Woody Allen) jacket from the ensemble comedy Casino Royale. Bond wore his jacket as Sir James Bond (David Niven) and Miss Moneypenny (Barbara Bouchet) travelled to Casino Royale and discovered he was the evil Dr. Noah, head of SMERSH.
Made of beige cotton fabric, the jacket features a pointed collar, with large brown buttons running down the front. Matching buttons are located on the hip pockets with a pair of hook-and-eye fastenings on the collar. The jacket is fully lined with light brown satin, and has an M. Berman Ltd. label inside the interior pocket, reading “Woody Allen” in blue ink. The jacket displays light signs of wear as a result of age and use, with slight discolouration around the inside of the collar and small plucks to the fabric.
£3,000-5,000

231. Tee Hee's (Julius Harris) Jacket
LIVE AND LET DIE (1973)

Tee Hee’s (Julius Harris) jacket from Guy Hamilton’s spy film Live and Let Die. Tee Hee wore his jacket towards the end of the film as he and James Bond (Roger Moore) fought in the train cabin, after he smuggled himself on board. The double-breasted jacket is made from black and grey houndstooth material with black and white marbled buttons and a black and white polka dot satin lining. The right sleeve is longer than the left and displays a long slit along the seam in order to allow the use of Tee Hee’s prosthetic pincer hand. The original hand-written label reading “Tee Hee No 1” has become unstuck from the interior pocket; however, it still accompanies the jacket. The jacket displays signs of wear from use, including slight tears and fraying to the lining surrounding the left-hand pocket.
£1,000-1,500

232. Shark Fin and Air Pellet
LIVE AND LET DIE (1973)

A shark fin and air pellet from Guy Hamilton’s spy film Live and Let Die. James Bond (Roger Moore) looked off the back of Quarrel Jr.’s (Roy Stewart) boat and saw several shark fins in the water behind them. The air pellet comes from the film’s finale where Bond finally bested Dr. Kananga (Yaphet Kotto) by forcing him to swallow the pellet.

The shark fin is hollow and is made of fiberglass that is painted matt brown. The air pellet is made of polished metal, with a small black, rubber ring around the bottom of the round that attaches to the screw top. Both pieces show light wear from production and age, but remain in great condition. Accompanying each piece is a letter of authenticity from William Grefe, who is credited for his work on the shark scenes. Dimensions (fin): 36 cm x 20 cm x 40 ½ cm (14” x 8” x 16”); (pellet): 2 cm x 2 cm x 5 cm(¾” x ¾” x 2”)
£4,000-6,000

233. Set of Four James Bond (Roger Moore) and Kananga (Yaphet Kotto) Contact Sheets
LIVE AND LET DIE (1973)

A set of four contact sheets from Guy Hamilton’s spy film Live and Let Die. Used by production staff to select press stills, the contact sheets show various scenes from the film, including the high-speed boat chase between James Bond (Roger Moore) and Kananga’s (Yaphet Kotto) henchmen, and Moore interacting with local school children behind the scenes.
Each sheet is printed on glossy photographic paper and displays between 25 and 30 contact prints respectively, all made directly from original negatives, including shots from behind the scenes. Various shots are marked in orange, indicating choices for publication. The sheets display two punch-holes and creases through use. Dimensions (each): 25.5 cm x 20.5 cm (10" x 8”)
Please note the photographs in this lot are sold without copyright, reproduction rights, licensing agreements or any other type of legal release.
£800-1,200

234. James Bond’s (Roger Moore) Royal Navy Cap
THE SPY WHO LOVED ME (1977)

James Bond’s (Roger Moore) Royal Navy cap from Lewis Gilbert’s spy film The Spy Who Loved Me. Bond wore his hat at the beginning of the film when he received his mission briefing to investigate the missing submarines. Created by Gieves & Hawkes Ltd., the cap is made of white cotton, with a black cotton and leather peak. It displays a black knitted band and is dressed with a black rubber chinstrap. Embroidered in fine faux-gold wire along the edge of the peak is a braid of oak leaves. A Royal Navy patch, from a subsequent production, is stitched to the front. The interior features a brown leather sweatband and a Bermans & Nathans costumiers label reading “Roger Moore. James Bond. 11523. The Spy Who Loved Me”. A hand-written label, reading “Radford”, is adhered in the sweatband, which suggests the cap was used in multiple productions.

Reinforced with a metal frame to maintain its shape, Bond’s hat shows slight production use, including a loose thread on the front detail, minor stains and leather wear. Dimensions: 27 cm x 27 cm x 12 cm (10 ½” x 10 ½” x 5”)
£5,000-7,000

235. Collection of Ten Set Photographs
FOR YOUR EYES ONLY (1981)

A collection of 10 on-set photographs from John Glen’s spy film For Your Eyes Only.
Printed on photographic paper, the collection comprises various behind-the-scenes shots, including the miniature set from the warehouse explosion and assorted gadgets, including the JIM diving suit worn by one of Aristotle Kristatos’ (Julian Glover) henchmen. Six of the photographs display “Curly” hand-written on the reverse. With very light creasing to the corners, the photographs remain in excellent condition. Dimensions (each): 25.5 x 20.5 cm (10” x 8”)
Please note the photographs in this lot are sold without copyright, reproduction rights, licensing agreements or any other type of legal release.
£100-150

236. Derek Meddings’ “Keel Haul” Sequence Storyboards
FOR YOUR EYES ONLY (1981)

A set of storyboards from John Glen’s spy film For Your Eyes Only. Issued to visual effects supervisor Derek Meddings, this set of 64 storyboards depicts the sequence when Bond (Roger Moore) and Melina Havelock (Carole Bouquet) escape Kristatos’ (Julian Glover) assassination attempt by hauling the couple through shark-infested waters.
The storyboards are printed on A4 hole-punched white paper with a blue card cover displaying Meddings’ name, sequence title and issue number hand-written in black marker. Accompanying the storyboards is a page illustrating the injuries Bond receives during the sequence, and a map. The cover shows production use and age, including fading and stains. Dimensions: 23 cm x 30 cm x 1 cm (9” x 12” x ½”)
£400-600

237. Circus Sign
OCTOPUSSY (1983)

A circus sign from John Glen’s spy film Octopussy. “Octopussy’s Circus” signs were situated around the circus, including the sides of the lorry cabins pulling the float that carried the nuclear warhead set by General Orlov (Steven Berkoff).
Made from thick, glossy paper, the colourful sign reads “Octopussy’s Circus” featuring an image of the human cannonball with a tiger and lion on either side. Six small foam pads are secured to the back of the sign, where it would have been attached during filming. The sign displays light signs of wear, including a small tear and slight curling of the edges. Dimensions: 34.5 cm x 30 cm x 0.5 cm (13 ¾” x 11 ¾” x ¼”)
£300-500

238. James Bond's (Roger Moore) Seiko Garrote Gadget Watch
A VIEW TO A KILL (1985)

James Bond's (Roger Moore) garrote gadget watch from John Glen’s spy film A View to a Kill. Bond had his watch (with hidden garrote) returned to him in a deleted scene, in which he was granted bail and had his various weapons and gadgets returned by a French police officer in Paris.
Based on a Seiko H558 diver's watch, the piece features a stainless steel and plastic case with a metal bezel and glass front. The dial features a static digital counter. A length of string extends from the crown, while a mechanism within the case allows the string to wind back inside when released. The watch is completed with a black, Seiko-branded rubber wrist strap. Displaying some minor wear to the case and strap from use, the watch remains in very good condition. Dimensions: 26 cm x 5 cm x 1.5 cm (10 ¼” x 2” x ¾”)
This lot contains electronics components. While every effort is made to describe them accurately, no guarantee or warranty is made as to functionality, lifespan or safety of those components. It is entirely incumbent on the new owner to satisfy themselves as to their safe use and maintenance.
£4,000-6,000

239. 500,000 Monaco Casino Chip
GOLDENEYE (1995)

A 500,000 casino chip from Martin Campbell’s spy film GoldenEye. Casino chips were used early in the film, when James Bond (Pierce Brosnan) met Xenia Onatopp (Famke Janssen) during a game of blackjack in Monaco.
The casino chip is made of plastic with a gold-and-silver holographic appliqué on both sides. The chip displays red-and-orange accents and reads “Sociéte Des Bains De Mer 500,000 Monaco” on either side in orange-and-black font. The chip displays light signs of wear, and the appliqué is slightly coming away from one corner. The casino chip is presented on a custom-made display stand. Dimensions (casino chip): 11.5 cm x 7.5 cm x 1 cm (4 ½” x 3” x ¼”)
£600-800

240. James Bond's (Pierce Brosnan) Ericsson Gadget Phone
TOMORROW NEVER DIES (1995)

James Bond’s (Pierce Brosnan) Ericsson gadget phone from Roger Spottiswoode’s spy film Tomorrow Never Dies. Bond used his phone as he escaped from Elliot Carver’s (Jonathan Pryce) headquarters, using his remote-control BMW 750iL car to evade Carver’s guards.
This is a stunt, non-practical version of the phone, ideal for use in long-distance shots, or sequences in which the phone could only be seen from behind, rather than closeups of the internal keypad and screen. One of only 12 created for the production, the prop is made of resin, with a hinge enabling it to open and reveal the keys, touchpad and screen inside, although the buttons are static and cannot be depressed. The front screen has a static display mimicking a real phone, and the inside screen has a similar display depicting the car’s view of the attackers, which was added when on display at the Bond In Motion exhibition at Beaulieu Motor Museum.
With some minor marks from use on set, the phone remains in very good condition and is presented on a custom-made display stand. Dimensions (displayed): 16.5 cm x 16.5 cm x 13.5 cm (6 ½” x 6 ½” x 5 ¼”)
£5,000-7,000

241. Jinx’s (Halle Berry) Hero Throwing Knife
DIE ANOTHER DAY (2002)

Jinx’s (Halle Berry) hero throwing knife from Lee Tamahori’s spy film Die Another Day. Jinx used her throwing knives during the film’s finale as she battled the treacherous Miranda Frost (Rosamund Pike).
Made of stainless steel, the knife features a pointed, double-edged blade which is serrated along one side. The grip has holes machined into it to give it perfect balance. The blade is stamped “Stainless Rostfrei” at the base. The piece displays some scratching to the polished blade. However, despite this wear, it remains in good overall condition. Dimensions: 22 cm x 4 cm x 1 cm (8 ¾” x 1 ½” x ½”)
UK residents must be over the age of 18 to purchase this piece. Please enquire for further details.
£800-1,200

242. Casino Royale Playing Cards
CASINO ROYALE (2006)

A pack of playing cards from Martin Campbell’s spy film Casino Royale. Packs of playing cards were used at the Casino Royale in Montenegro during the film's various poker games.
Custom-made for the production by playing card manufacturer Cartamundi, the cards and packaging are made of high quality stock and are each branded “Casino Royale”, with red patterned backing. The pack contains a complete set of playing cards and remains in excellent condition. Dimensions: 9.5 cm x 7 cm x 2 cm (3 ¾” x 2 ¾” x ¾”)
£200-300

243. One&Only Club Playing Cards
CASINO ROYALE (2006)

A pack of playing cards from Martin Campbell’s spy film Casino Royale. Packs of playing cards were used for the poker game played at the Bahamas' One&Only Ocean Club.
Custom-made for the production by playing card manufacturer Cartamundi, the cards and packaging are made of high quality stock and are each branded “OO”, with blue patterned backing. The Ace of Spades card features “One&Only” printed at the centre of the spade. The pack contains a complete set of playing cards and remains in very good condition. Dimensions: 9.5 cm x 7 cm x 2 cm (3 ¾” x 2 ¾” x ¾”)
£200-300

244. $1,000,000 Casino Royale Chip
CASINO ROYALE (2006)

A $1,000,000 casino chip from Martin Campbell’s spy film Casino Royale. Casino chips were used during the high-stakes poker game between James Bond (Daniel Craig) and Le Chiffre (Mads Mikkelsen) at the Casino Royale in Montenegro.
The casino chip is made of pearlescent blue plastic with gold-and-red accents at the centre, and “Casino Royale $1,000,000 Montenegro” printed on both sides of the chip in gold-and-black font. The chip displays adhesive marks on one side, however it remains in very good overall condition and is presented on a custom-made display stand. Dimensions (casino chip): 11.5 cm x 8 cm x 1 cm (4 ½” x 3 ¼” x ¼”)
£600-800

The full catalogue of 600 items is released on line on September 1st and will be posted at propstore.com/auction. You can register for the auction at that URL anytime from now.

Bidding online commences September 1st or by phone or in person on Auction day.

The 2018 edition of the Entertainment Memorabilia Live Auction organised by Prop Store once again features rare and screen-used James Bond items. The live auction will take place on September 20th, 2018. People can attend the live auction in London or bid via the live online bidding system. The auction features 600 original props, costumes and more from over 200 films and television shows.

Highlights include a miniature submarine from Die Another Day, a Brioni shirt worn by Pierce Brosnan, Tom Ford sunglasses worn by Daniel Craig, Bogner sunglasses worn by Roger Moore. Below you can find a list of the James Bond items that will be auctioned.

The Auction takes place on Thursday September 20th at the ODEON BFI IMAX, Waterloo, London (the auction is actually held in the comfort of the IMAX theatre). Pre-auction drinks reception starts at 10.30am - 11.45am and the Live Auction commences at midday running through to about 10pm.

A museum-grade exhibition showcasing some of the auction lots will be on display at the ODEON BFI IMAX from September 6th - September 20th 10am - 9pm, where you can get up close and personal with these iconic pieces of film history.

Below you can find a sneak preview of the James Bond items that will be on auction.

Enzo Sciotti Signed Hand-Painted Concept Poster Art
DR. NO (1962)

A hand-painted poster artwork from Terence Young’s spy film Dr. No. Designed and executed by Italian artist Enzo Sciotti, the painting features a full-body view of James Bond (Sean Connery) standing in his iconic pose with his gun alongside a scantily clad Honey Ryder (Ursula Andress) and two naked women. Surrounding them are headshots of Bond and Ryder in various stages of completion.

The artwork consists of a mixture of pen-and-ink drawings and watercolour painted elements, presented on thick white card. It is signed in black ink by Sciotti on the bottom left corner. The reverse displays a pencil-drawn concept for an Italian poster featuring the film Escape From The Bronx; which is also signed by the artist. The painting shows some edge wear and creases on all four corners and three pinholes along the top edge. Dimensions: 31.5 cm x 45 cm (12 ½” x 17 ¾”)

Estimate: £1,500 – 2,500

Q’s (Desmond Llewelyn) Touring Briefcase Gadget Knife, Autographed Photo and Book
JAMES BOND: FROM RUSSIA WITH LOVE (1963)

Q’s (Desmond Llewelyn) touring briefcase gadget knife from Terence Young’s Bond movie From Russia with Love. The head of the Q branch provided Bond (Sean Connery) with a Swaine Adeney Brigg attaché case which contained a throwing knife in a hidden compartment.

Desmond Lleweyln attended many Bond-themed events and exhibitions, taking a special-effects version of the briefcase seen in the film. This particular knife was custom-made to slot into a compartment on the left side of Llewelyn’s touring briefcase.

The knife consists of a blade which features the etched text “Left Side” and a handle with a wooden grip. The majority of the faux-silver paint has worn away over time and the blade displays minor scratches. The lot includes an autographed photo of Desmond Llewelyn with the briefcase showcasing the knives sticking out, and an autographed copy of Q: The Biography of Desmond Llewelyn (Sandy Hernu, SB Publications, 2000). Dimensions (blade): 20.5 cm x 4 cm x 0.5 cm (8 ¼” x 1 ¾” x ¼”); (book): 24.5 cm x 17 cm x 1.5 cm (9 ¾” x 6 ¾” x ¾”); (still): 26 cm x 20 cm (10 ¼” x 8”)

£1,500-2,500

Gyrojet Rifle
JAMES BOND: YOU ONLY LIVE TWICE (1967)

A Gyrojet rifle from Lewis Gilbert’s Bond movie You Only Live Twice. Rifles were part of the weaponry at Tanaka’s (Tetsurô Tanba) ninja camp and were carried by the ninjas as they helped Bond (Sean Connery) infiltrate Blofeld’s (Donald Pleasence) volcanic lair.
The custom-made rifle is based on an MBA Gyrojet and is constructed from fibreglass. The majority of the weapon is finished in brown to replicate the appearance of wood, and the trigger and barrel are finished in black to resemble metal. The rifle displays minor wear and cracks on the paint finish, with marks from production use. Dimensions: 83 cm x 5 cm x 16 cm (32 ¾” x 2” x 6 ¼”)
£800-1,200

James Bond (Roger Moore) Scuba Diver Model Miniature
FOR YOUR EYES ONLY (1981)

A James Bond (Roger Moore) scuba diver model miniature from John Glen’s Bond movie For Your Eyes Only. Miniature versions of Bond and Melina (Carole Bouquet) in their diving suits were used for shots in which the pair narrowly escaped the exploding shipwrecked St Georges with the ATAC device intact.

Created by renowned visual effects supervisor Derek Meddings, the 007 figure is wearing a yellow plastic diving suit decorated with utility straps, and is mounted on a metal base. It is carrying a blue resin torch and the ATAC device, with button detailing applied. Made of resin, the helmet features a transparent section and faux-silver breathing apparatus, with tubes connecting to a wooden backpack. The model’s face is visible through the helmet, with painted facial features, and the silicone hands show cast-in nail detailing. The backpack contains electronic components, with exposed wiring running from it down to the torch, which would have illuminated. The electronics remain untested. Several marks are present on the diving suit, and the model and base show signs of paint wear from production use. Dimensions: 38 cm x 13 cm x 22 cm (15” x 5 ¼” x 8 ¾”)

£3,000-5,000

James Bond’s (Roger Moore) Bogner Sunglasses
A VIEW TO A KILL (1985)

James Bond’s (Roger Moore) white Willy Bogner 7003 Eschenbach sunglasses from John Glen’s Bond movie A View to a Kill. Bond wore his sunglasses during the film’s pre-credits sequence as he braved the tundra of Siberia in search of a Soviet microchip.
Made by the German ski-clothing manufacturer Bogner — which provided ski wear for Bond in multiple films through the 1970s and ’80s — the sunglasses feature white plastic frames, black metal arms and grey-tinted, Bogner-branded plastic lenses. The glasses display some marks to the inside of the lenses from storage and the frames are slightly discoloured as a result of age. However, they remain in very good overall condition.
£3,000 – 5,000

HK21 Boat-Mounted Gun
JAMES BOND: THE WORLD IS NOT ENOUGH (1999)

A Heckler & Koch HK21 boat-mounted gun from Michael Apted’s Bond movie The World Is Not Enough. A HK21 featured in one of the film’s most exciting pursuit sequences, mounted to the back of the speedboat driven by the Cigar Girl (Maria Grazia Cucinotta) as she was chased by Bond (Pierce Brosnan) down the Thames.

This version of the weapon was made for the stunt sequence in which Bond drove into the speedboat, breaking the gun from its mounting. Cast from dense rubber, the gun is a heavily modified version of a HK21 machine gun with an additional plastic faux scope and PSG-1 stock.

Finished in black, brown and white paint, the gun features a textured grip and comes attached to a mount. The mounted weapon shows signs of production use, including minor scratches and paint wear on the scope, and the lot is accompanied by a Bapty Ltd letter of authenticity. Dimensions: 136 cm x 24 cm x 32 cm (53 ½” x 9 ½” x 12 ¾”)

£2,000-3,000

Renard’s (Robert Carlyle) Nuclear Silo Jacket
JAMES BOND: THE WORLD IS NOT ENOUGH (1999)

Renard’s (Robert Carlyle) nuclear silo jacket from Michael Apted’s Bond movie The World Is Not Enough. Renard wore his Nuclear jacket at the underground ICBM site, where Agent 007 (Pierce Brosnan) attempted to stop the Russian extremist and his henchmen from stealing an active nuclear warhead.

The jacket is made from navy blue cotton, with reflective strips attached on both sleeves and a zip running down the front. An embroidered Russian star insignia with Greek lettering decorates the garment, and an Angels Costumiers label reading “Robert Carlisle, Jan 1999, NO1” is adhered to the lining at the neckline. The emblem on the front pocket has become partially detached and the jacket displays marks from production use.
£600-800

$100,000 Casino L’or Noir Chip
JAMES BOND: THE WORLD IS NOT ENOUGH (1999)

A $100,000 Casino L’or Noir chip from Michael Apted’s Bond movie The World Is Not Enough. High-value chips were used by the glamorous clientele at Casino L’or Noir, owned by Valentin Zukovsky (Robbie Coltrane). James Bond (Pierce Brosnan) visited the casino to retrieve information on the Russian terrorist Renard (Robert Carlyle).

Made of plastic, the gold-coloured chip displays an ornate, printed black design, which features a side-profile image of Zukovsky, card house symbols, the name of the casino and the denomination of the chip. The chip shows signs of wear due to production use, including light scratches and minor marks on the plastic. Dimensions: 14 cm x 6.5 cm x 0.5 cm (5 ½” x 2 ½” x ¼”)
£400-600

$10,000 Casino L’or Noir Casino Chip
JAMES BOND: THE WORLD NOT ENOUGH (1999)

A $10,000 Casino L’or Noir chip from Michael Apted’s Bond movie The World Is Not Enough. High value chips were used by the clientele at Casino L’or Noir, owned by ex-KGB agent Valentin Zukovsky (Robbie Coltrane). James Bond (Pierce Brosnan) visited the casino to retrieve information on the Russian terrorist Renard (Robert Carlyle).

Made from plastic, the silver-coloured chip displays an ornate printed black design which features a side profile image of Zukovsky, card house symbols, the name of the casino and the denomination of the chip. There are signs of wear from use on production, including minor scratches and marks on the plastic. Dimensions: 14 cm x 6.5 cm x 0.5 cm (5 ½” x 2 ½” x ¼”)
£400-600

Victor-Class Submarine Model Miniature
JAMES BOND: THE WORLD IS NOT ENOUGH (1999)

A Victor-class submarine model miniature from Michael Apted’s Bond movie The World Is Not Enough. James Bond (Pierce Brosnan) and Dr. Christmas Jones (Denise Richards) successfully controlled the submarine’s detonation during the film’s climatic scenes, after terrorist Renard (Robert Carlyle) unsuccessfully inserted a plutonium rod in the submarine’s reactor.

Constructed by Turks Shipyard, this large remote-control model miniature was used for underwater exterior shots of the submarine. Based on the design of vintage Soviet Victor-class nuclear submarines, this version has no capacity for a crew and would have been controlled by one person wearing full diving equipment with breathing apparatus.

Weighing approximately five tonnes, the model comprises an internal frame constructed from a combination of plywood and metal, with a black fibreglass exterior shell featuring multiple small square faux-ballast tank ports. Various features adorn the outside of the submarine, including eight oval-shaped torpedo launchers at the front, moveable sail planes, a rudder, a metal brass-coloured propeller, an opening hatch at the top and three winch points for transportation purposes. Four air tanks, a hydraulic control mechanism and ballast tanks are housed inside the piece, with an engine fitted towards the back and the base of the model is hollow.

Due to being stored outside for many years, the submarine displays signs of wear, including paint wear, missing decals and signs of the wood weakening at the top. The model is missing aerials, plates at the stern and the submarine’s propeller cap.
Dimensions: 1,450 cm x 248 cm x 260 cm (571” x 97 ¾” x 102 ½”)

£10,000–20,000

Main Cast and Crew Chairbacks
JAMES BOND: DIE ANOTHER DAY (2002)

A set of chairbacks from Lee Tamahori’s Bond movie Die Another Day. These chairbacks were fitted onto director-style chairs, used by cast and crew members who worked on the production.

The lot comprises five chairbacks featuring the names of Pierce Brosnan, Halle Berry, Judy Dench and producers Barbara Broccoli and Michael G. Wilson. Made of black canvas fabric, the five chairbacks display various visible lines of stitching and the names embroidered in white. The set displays marks, loose threads, discolouration on some of the embroidered names and minor wear from production use.
£600-800

James Bond’s (Pierce Brosnan) Brioni Floral Shirt
JAMES BOND: DIE ANOTHER DAY (2002)

James Bond’s (Pierce Brosnan) Brioni floral shirt from Lee Tamahori’s Bond movie Die Another Day. The garment screen matches to the scenes in Cuba, where Bond tracked Zao (Rick Yune) to the island of Isla Los Organos and had his first encounter with NSA agent Jinx Johnson (Halle Berry).

The shirt is made by Italian tailor house Brioni, which created bespoke garments for several Bond films after being introduced to the franchise by costume designer Lindy Hemming. Made from textured blue cotton, the shirt shows an embroidered floral pattern and features six white buttons attached to the front. The left breast features a pocket, and a Brioni label with “1” handwritten in black is adhered to the inside. The shirt displays light plucks from production use and loose threads on the buttonholes. The lot is accompanied by a Brioni letter of authenticity.
£1,500-2,500

James Bond’s (Pierce Brosnan) Shoulder Holster
JAMES BOND: DIE ANOTHER DAY (2002)

James Bond’s (Pierce Brosnan) shoulder holster from Lee Tamahori’s Bond movie Die Another Day. Bond wore his holster during a virtual-reality skills test in which he shot several simulated terrorists and saved M (Judi Dench).
Weapons and equipment for many Bond films were provided by the armourers Bapty & Co. Lined with brown suede fabric, the black leather rig has a popper fastening at the bottom, allowing a Walther P99 pistol to be securely attached within. The holster features a leather strap with plastic adjustable buckles, a long black utility strap and a thick piece of elastic with a hidden adhered metal clip. Signs of wear are present, including minor scratches and light wear to the leather and metal components. The lot is accompanied by a Bapty letter of authenticity. 
£2,000-3,000

$1,000,000 Montenegro Casino Royale Chip
JAMES BOND: CASINO ROYALE (2006)

A $1,000,000 casino chip from Martin Campbell’s Casino Royale. Casino chips were used during the high-stakes poker game between James Bond (Daniel Craig) and Le Chiffre (Mads Mikkelsen) at the Casino Royale in Montenegro.

The casino chip is made of pearlescent blue plastic with gold-and-red accents at the centre. “Casino Royale $1,000,000 Montenegro” is printed on both sides in a gold-and-black font. The chip displays light scratches, but remains in very good condition. Dimensions (casino chip): 11.5 cm x 8 cm x 1 cm (4 ½” x 3 ¼” x ¼”)
£800-1,200

James Bond’s (Daniel Craig) Tom Ford FT108 Sunglasses
JAMES BOND: QUANTUM OF SOLACE (2008)

James Bond’s (Daniel Craig) Tom Ford FT108 sunglasses from Marc Forster’s Quantum of Solace. Bond wore his sunglasses when he visited René Mathis (Giancarlo Giannini) in Italy to ask him to accompany him to Bolivia, and in the Atacama Desert before he confronted Dominic Greene (Mathieu Amalric).

Made by Tom Ford, the aviator-style sunglasses feature a brushed metal frame with blue-tinted lenses. The arms display black leather temple tips with the brand logo printed on both sides. The sunglasses are accompanied by an autographed photograph of Daniel Craig as James Bond, featuring an image of him wearing his sunglasses. The lot is provided with a Certificate of Authenticity from EON Productions.
£3,000-5,000

Another iteresting item of this auction is a jacket worn by Harrison Ford (as Han Solo) from Star Wars: Episode V: The Empire Strikes Back (1980), which has never been on auction before. The jacket is expected to fecth more than $1m.

For more information on the James Bond items, see the full list on the Prop Store website here, and for more items from other movies, visit the Prop Store website.

The actual Walther PPK that was handed to James Bond (Sean Connery) by 'M' (Bernard Lee) in the first Bond film Dr No (1962) is set to be auctioned on Thursday 6 December 2018 at Humbert & Ellis in the UK.

Lot 441 at the Jewellery, Antiques, Registration Plates & Furniture Auction is a presentation case (52cm x 72cm), containing the actual (EU deactivated) Walther PPK pistol, a montage of facsimile James Bond advertising photographs and an engraved brass plate Walther PPK. Complete with current EU Deactivation Certificate No 3644 dated 23/1/2018 and bearing serial number 149894.

The item also comes with a signed letter from Bernard Lee, dated 1974, which explains how the gun ended up in the film.

"Dear Jane, I know you will not accept anything in return for all your help and the kindness that you and John have shown to me throughout these trying times but my conscience will not let it go unrewarded. Enclosed is a small token of my gratitude that I would like your boy to have as and when you see fit. This Walther pistol numbered 149894 is a small piece of 007 history. As you are aware I have played the part of M in several of the James Bond films. The first of these, Doctor No contained a scene in which Sean was scolded by myself about his choice of firearm. His Beretta pistol was replaced by a Walther pistol. On the day of the take the pistol that was to be used was not going to be available, so I took into the studio and used for the scene this pistol which I have had for many years. (It was fully functional at the time, I have since removed the firing pin). This pistol is there for the first one ever to appear in a James Bond film. Yours very sincerely, John Bernard Lee"

Bernard Lee played the role of M in 11 Bond films, from Dr. No. (1962) to Moonraker (1979).

The auction websites states that the Walther PPK was the personal property of Bernard Lee (who played M) and was gifted to the vendor (referred to as 'your boy' in above letter). According to EON Productions - the 'call list' for this scene (list of props required for filming) included 'a gun' however, said gun was not available at the time of filming, so Bernard Lee brought in his own. Later in the film, a Walther PP, not a PPK, was in fact used - and likely Bernard Lee's 'live and unregistered' PPK was inappropriate for filming on location and EON's PP was the only substitute available. This is therefore, the first of the famous James Bond Walther PPKs to appear in a Bond film.

Bids for this piece of movie history start at £30,000.

For bidding and information visit the-saleroom.com.

Sources: Humbert & Ellis, BBC, IMFDB
Photos © Humbert & Ellis
Thanks to Frank for the alert

The auction of a Walther PPK claimed to be the first PPK in a Bond film has been cancelled by the auction house Humbert & Ellis.

News about auction of the PPK was reported by BBC and picked up by other websites including Bond Lifestyle, but quickly garnered scepticism from Bond fans about the provenance of the gun.

A statement by Humbert & Ellis on their website reads:

“Lot 441 the ‘Bond Gun’ has regretfully been withdrawn from sale. Accordingly it will not feature in our forthcoming auction of December 6th”

The PPK on offer came with a signed letter from Bernard Lee, dated 1974, which supposedly explained how the gun ended up in the film.

"Dear Jane, I know you will not accept anything in return for all your help and the kindness that you and John have shown to me throughout these trying times but my conscience will not let it go unrewarded. Enclosed is a small token of my gratitude that I would like your boy to have as and when you see fit. This Walther pistol numbered 149894 is a small piece of 007 history. As you are aware I have played the part of M in several of the James Bond films. The first of these, Doctor No contained a scene in which Sean was scolded by myself about his choice of firearm. His Beretta pistol was replaced by a Walther pistol. On the day of the take the pistol that was to be used was not going to be available, so I took into the studio and used for the scene this pistol which I have had for many years. (It was fully functional at the time, I have since removed the firing pin). This pistol is there for the first one ever to appear in a James Bond film. Yours very sincerely, John Bernard Lee"

Bernard Lee played the role of M in 11 Bond films, from Dr. No. (1962) to Moonraker (1979).

The auction websites stated that the Walther PPK was the personal property of Bernard Lee (who played M) and was gifted to the vendor (referred to as 'your boy' in above letter). The auction website claimed that according to EON Productions - the 'call list' for this scene (list of props required for filming) included 'a gun' however, said gun was not available at the time of filming, so Bernard Lee brought in his own. Later in the film, a Walther PP, not a PPK, was used. The Auction stated that it was likely that Bernard Lee's 'live and unregistered' PPK was inappropriate for filming on location and EON's PP was the only substitute available. According to Humbert & Ellis this was therefore the first of the famous James Bond Walther PPKs to appear in a Bond film.

Bond fans on AJB were quick to point out that the gun in the particular scene was actually a PP as well, not a PPK, casting doubts over the story of Lee and the claims of the auction house.

Bids for this item were about to start at £30,000, but now the auction is taken off altogether.

It is not yet known if the item will still be auctioned with a different, more nuanced story.

In the movie Thunderball (1965), SPECTRE’s plan for world domination was thwarted by Agent 007 James Bond leading an underwater squad of Para-Marines against a legion of SPECTRE agents led by Emilio Largo.

A captured M.O.S nuclear bomb was guarded by teams of SPECTRE divers being pulled along by the use of self-propelled tow sleds with twin-mounted compressed air spearguns. These tow sleds were manufactured by Jordan Klein whose job as ‘Director of Underwater Engineering’ was to provide the underwater props used in the film.

Originally there were 14 of the sleds built for the production company of which now only two exist. One of them is owned by the Ian Fleming Foundation (IFF) and is currently displayed in a Bond exhibition tour, while the remaining one was owned by Jordan Klein.

In 2005 I attended the New York National Boat show held at the Jacob Javits Center in New York hosting “the Boats of Bond’ exhibit. Many of the actual vessels used in the films were displayed by the Ian Fleming Foundation. Upon seeing the tow sled on display I noticed that the spearguns mounted on the sled were not the same as the ones used in the film.

In 2007 I met Doug Redenius (Vice President of IFF) at Hofstra University while attending a Bond symposium and alerted him of that fact. I advised Doug that I had acquired the correct spearguns that were used in the film and he contracted me to supply them with resin copies. Doug contacted Jordan who confirmed they were the correct ones as were used in the film.

These duplicates were supplied to the IFF who proceeded to mount them on the tow sled they had acquired and which is currently on display at the Bond in Motion Exhibition in London.

I was later contacted by Jordan who also requested a set be provided for him to use on the last remaining tow sled from the film.

Jordan recently sold his sled to Prop Store who will be putting it up for auction on October 16th 2014. See more photos of the tow sled on auction here. Read more about the Prop Store auction on www.propstore.com/liveauction or visit the auction preview at Vue Cinemas Westfield from October 1st - October 16th 2014.

In closing, I am proud to say that the only two surviving tow sleds used in the film are now mounted with my copies of the correct spearguns and are ready for action should SPECTRE decide to try to once more face Bond in an underwater battle.

This is the tow sled prior to having the correct spearguns mounted:

...and here she is ready for action as if she came right out of the film:

Here are some pics of the speargun replicas I supplied to the Ian Fleming Foundation:

I am currently producing the short barreled version used by the Aqua Para-Marines as well Bond himself.

Author: Ed Maggiani.
This article was first published on the AJB007.co.uk Forum. Photos by Prop Store and Ed Maggiani. For more about the author Ed Maggiani, visit his website TheSpyBoys.com.

The Prop Store Live Auction of Film & Television artefacts took place on October 16th in Vue Cinema Westfield London. Among the items on auction were many Bond props and clothes. Below you can find the final sale prices.

Highlights of the auction include one of two remaining Thunderball underwater tow sleds (which sold for £20,000, read more about this item here), and an Ericsson prop phone from Tomorrow Never Dies which sold for £8,500. A rare $500,000 Casino plaque from Casino Royale sold for £2,250. A full size Q-Boat (TWINE) and rare Moonraker Toxin vial didn't sell. See the results of the Bond items in the auction below:

(all winning bids are excl. 20% buyers premium)

145 THUNDERBALL (1965) - SPECTRE Underwater Tow Sled - Winning bid: £20,000

147 CASINO ROYALE (1967) - Sir James Bond's (David Niven) Jacket - Unsold

148 THE MAN WITH THE GOLDEN GUN (1974) - James Bond's (Roger Moore) Safari Shirt - Winning bid: £4,750

149 THE MAN WITH THE GOLDEN GUN (1974) - Francisco Scaramanga's (Christopher Lee) Shirt - £5,000

150 FOR YOUR EYES ONLY (1981) - James Bond's (Roger Moore) Dark Blue Shirt - Winning bid: £800

151 FOR YOUR EYES ONLY (1981) - James Bond's (Roger Moore) Short-Sleeve Shirt - Winning bid: £1,200

152 FOR YOUR EYES ONLY (1981) - James Bond's (Roger Moore) Light Blue Shirt - Winning bid: £1,200

153 OCTOPUSSY (1983) - James Bond's (Roger Moore) Military Shirt - Winning bid: £1,100

154 OCTOPUSSY (1983) - Kamal Khan's (Louis Jourdan) Brown Shirt - Winning bid: £850

155 A VIEW TO A KILL (1985) - James Bond's (Roger Moore) Ski Jacke - Winning bid: £3,750

156 A VIEW TO A KILL (1985) - James Bond's (Roger Moore) Suede Jacket - Winning bid: £6,000

157 A VIEW TO A KILL (1985) - James Bond's (Roger Moore) Tracking Device - Winning bid: £1,600

159 TOMORROW NEVER DIES (1997) - James Bond's (Pierce Brosnan) BMW License Plate & Bumper Segment - Unsold

160 TOMORROW NEVER DIES (1997) - James Bond's (Pierce Brosnan) Ericsson Gadget Phone - Winning bid: £8,500

161 THE WORLD IS NOT ENOUGH (1999) - James Bond's (Pierce Brosnan) Full-size Q-Boat - Unsold

163 DIE ANOTHER DAY (2002) - 10 North Korean Army Uniforms - Winning bid: £375

165 DIE ANOTHER DAY (2002) - James Bond's (Pierce Brosnan) Walther P99 Pistol - Winning bid: £6,000

166 DIE ANOTHER DAY (2002) - SFX Aston Martin Manual - Unsold

168 CASINO ROYALE (2006) - $500,000 Casino Chip - Winning bid: £2,250

170 MOONRAKER (1979) - Toxin Vial - Unsold

172 MOONRAKER (1979) - Signed Drax Space Station Printed Art & Set Photos - Winning bid: £325

173 MOONRAKER (1979) - Hand-Drawn Pencil Drax Space Suit Design - Winning bid: £500

174 MOONRAKER (1979) - Hand-Coloured Printed Space Suit Design - Unsold

175 MOONRAKER (1979) - Hand-Drawn Drax Worker Pen & Ink Design - Unsold

176 MOONRAKER (1979) - Drax Space Station Blueprints - Unsold

177 MOONRAKER (1979) - Hand-Coloured Printed Space Suit Design & Hand-drawn Combat Pack Drawing - Unsold

178 MOONRAKER (1979) - Set Photos & Contact Sheet - Winning bid: £75

179 MOONRAKER (1979) - Signed Drax Space Station Cross Section Study - Winning bid: £250

180 MOONRAKER (1979) - Collage Artwork of Rocket Flying Towards Camera - Unsold

For more information on the items, see other film props, or to buy the unsold items, visit the Prop Store auction event website or the regular Prop Store website.

Several interesting James Bond film props, including an Ericsson phone, a Die Another Day Hovercraft, a model of a helicopter and Blofeld's chair will be auctioned by Julien's on December 5th 2014.

Lot 555 Acrostar BD-5J jet from Octopussy

The original BD-5J jet aircraft used in Octopussy (1983). This jet was put up for auction earlier this year. The Acrostar was prominently featured in the opening scene of the film, which depicts Roger Moore, as agent 007, using the jet to escape his Cuban captors, who in retaliation attempt to shoot him down with a heat-seeking missile. Bond cheats death by flying through the narrow opening of an airplane hangar, which dramatically explodes behind him when the missile detonates.

The BD-5J (N70CF) was constructed by stunt pilot J.W. “Corkey” Fornof and began life as part of a three-man aerobatic demonstration team. In 1976, in honor of the nation’s bicentennial, the BD-5J was decorated with patriotic red and blue stripes over a white background. The Sonic Acrojets, as the team was known from 1978 on, was the world’s first civilian jet aerobatic team and took part in every major air show held in the United States, Canada, and Mexico. The BD-5J (N70CF) was featured in television commercials for Asahi Beer and Toshiba Electronics but it achieved the pinnacle of stardom in 1983 after being masterfully piloted by Fornof during the opening scene of the classic spy thriller “Octopussy.” The micro-jet has the added distinction of being listed in “The Guinness Book of World Records” as the lightest single-engine jet in the world. The BD-5J has a 17-foot wingspan (wings detach for transport), and measures 12 feet from front to back, and is capable of achieving speed of 300 miles per hour. NOTE: This lot does not include engine.

Lot 544 Ericsson JB988 phone

A 007 prop "cellular phone" from the film Tomorrow Never Dies (1997). The JB988 Ericsson brand mobile phone was conceived as a remote control device, taser and fingerprint scanner by James Bond's gadget master, Q. Until recently this phone has been on display in England for the Eon Productions Bond In Motion display.

Lot 545 Gateway 2000 Solo prop

Gateway 2000 Solo, serial number BC097071093, from the James Bond film Tomorrow Never Dies (1997). The computer was used in the film by actress Samantha Bond, in her role as Moneypenny. It was later used by the film’s computer department for film production. The computer went on to become screenwriter Bruce Feirstein’s personal computer. In a letter from Feirstein that accompanies the lot, he mentions that he wrote revisions for the film and part of The World Is Not Enough on this computer. Labels affixes to the computer read “Moneypenny” and “007/ Film Crew.” Also present is a 19-volt adapter, an external disk drive, a mouse, instruction manuals, startup disks and an image from the film.

Lot 548 Die Another Day Hovercraft

An Osprey 5 hovercraft in military green used in the James Bond Die Another Day (2002). The hovercraft has padding around the sides and was used in the chase scene that results in Colonel Tan-Sun Moon's death and Bond's capture.

Accompanied by a typed, signed letter from Kip McCollum, proprietor and Managing Director of Osprey Hovercraft and designer of the Osprey 5. McCollum states that in the autumn of 2001, the craft design was chosen for the film, and 17 such hovercrafts were built, with only five left intact at the end of filming. This is one of the intact hovercrafts, but the engine is not original.

Lot 553 James Bond prop Gucci luggage

A Gucci brand piece of luggage used by Roger Moore as James Bond in the film The Man With the Golden Gun (1974). Soft-sided with "GG" pattern, light brown leather accents, zipper and buckle closure.

Lot 559 Blofeld chair You Only Live Twice

A black office chair with tufted back used by villain Ernst Stavro Blofeld, played by Donald Pleasence, in the James Bond film You Only Live Twice (1967). The chair was acquired in the 1980s during a liquidation sale by Pinewood Studios in the United Kingdom and later purchased by David Reinhardt from the Ian Fleming Foundation. Over the years, the base on the chair has been replaced due to wear and tear. The seat cushion has been restuffed as well, but the rest of the chair remains as it was during filming.

Lot 560 You Only Live Twice Helicopter prop

A screen-used model Osato helicopter in You Only Live Twice (1967). The helicopter belongs to Osato Chemicals in the film and is seen in the aerial battle by a volcano between Little Nellie operated by Bond, played by Sean Connery, and a fleet of black choppers. This is believed to be the only surviving helicopter model in original screen-used condition. This model was exhibited for 10 years at the James Bond Room in Planet Hollywood, London and was previously owned by Dave Worrall, author of The Most Famous Car In The World and a noted Bond expert.

See all Bond related items on the auction at the JuliensLive.com website.

The Golden Gun used by Scaramanga in the movie The Man With The Golden Gun (1974) consisted of customised everyday objects, so it could be smuggled and put together. The single-shot, 4.2mm weapon consisted of a golden cufflink (the trigger), a Colibri Molectric 88 gas lighter (bullet chamber), a golden Waterman fountain pen (the barrel) and a cigarette case (the handle).

The gun is owned by assassin Francisco Scaramanga (played by Christopher Lee), who charges one million dollar per shot. Scaramanga uses golden bullets, strengthened with nickel, which were stored in Scaramanga's golden bullet belt.

Scaramanga uses the gun in the film to kill agent 002 Bill Fairbanks in Beirut, hitman Rodney during a deadly game on his island, scientist Gibson (the creator of the Solex Agitator) in Hong Kong, and business partner Hai Fat in Fat's office. Scaramanga fails to kill James Bond (Roger Moore) with the gun.

The movie prop is credited at the end of the movies as "Golden Gun made by Colibri Lighters, London, U.K." but there are different stories about who actually created the gun. According to one story, the props were fabricated by special effects expert John Stears (who made Scaramanga's "flying car" for the movie) from parts manufactured by Colibri and Waterman (the pen).

Another story, put forth by the film's art director Peter Lamont, states that "Lamont himself designed the weapon and built a prototype from balsa wood with a real gold Waterman pen as the barrel, then approached Colibri to make a final version. This was apparently constructed in a very rushed manner, and was made from cigarette lighter parts which were held together by magnets; this prototype was rejected due to its tendency to fall apart while being handled. Lamont says he then approached a London silversmith firm by the name of "Rose" to make the three screen-used props from silver, plated with 18-carat gold. Colibri were later contracted to manufacture a number of additional, high-quality Golden Guns for PR use; according to Lamont, no Colibri-built Golden Gun was ever used in the movie itself." (source: IMFDB, Original Prop)

Three Golden Gun props were made for the movie: a solid piece, one that could be fired with a cap and one that could be assembled and disassembled, although Christopher Lee said that the process "was extremely difficult." On 10 October 2008, it was discovered that one of the golden guns used in the film, which is estimated to be worth around £80,000, was missing (suspected stolen) from Elstree Props, a company based at Hertfordshire studios.

Two official prop replicas of the golden gun were released: the first by SD Studios and the more recent Factory Entertainment version.

SD Studios Ltd Golden Gun
SD Studios Ltd created a golden gun replica in the 1990s. Two versions were made, the first generation and an improved 'second generation' version. The gun was made from gold plated brass, could be taken apart and came in a wooden box with a 007-engraved bullet. The limited edition SD Studios guns were sold for $675, and numbered between 1 - 7500, although only about 700 were made, making them currently very sought after and expensive.

Factory Entertainment Golden Gun
In 2011, Factory Entertainment created an officially licensed replica of the Golden Gun and 007-engraved bullet. A 1000 pieces were made of the 'standard' Golden Gun Limited Edition model ($479), and 400 pieces of The Golden Gun Dual Signature Edition, which came with signatures of Roger Moore and Christopher Lee (sold for $649). All guns are currently sold out and can fetch high prices, if you can even find them, on eBay.

An unofficial, but quite realistic and working prop replica was created by Bond fan Quartermaster Mick who made a bullet belt and golden gun with a real Waterman pen, Colibri lighter and custom made parts, see the video here.

Scaramanga is not the only Bond villain to use a golden gun. Auric Goldfinger, known for his love of gold, uses a golden revolver when plundering Fort Knox in the movie Goldfinger (1964).

In the original novel The Man With The Golden Gun, Scaramanga uses a golden revolver, but the weapon can't be taken apart as in the film.