ANCIENT ROMAN HELMET ~ Silent BEN-HUR (1925) Metal Prop +Drake Collection COA!

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ANCIENT ROMAN HELMET ~ Silent BEN-HUR
(1925) Metal Movie Wardrobe / Prop+Drake Collection COA!
*GUARANTEED VINTAGE AND ORIGINAL ~ Comes with COA from THE MUSEUM OF MOM AND POP CULTURE ~
Th Museum is pleased to present material from the Geoffry Drake Collection. Geoffrey was an Oscar / BAFTA nominated Production Designer, Art Director and Visual Efx Artist on classic hits like Jason and the Argonauts, Sinbad and Eye of the Tiger, Bridge on the River Kwai, Guns of Navarrone and more. Geoffrey’s collection also contains material from George Drake, his father, who was an artist and visual efx man for Disney in the 1930’s. The Drakes operated a boutique prop, wardrobe and efx manufacturing operation. Other maker's film materials were also found in storage with their collection. Each piece from this archive comes with a COA from the Museum of Mom and Pop Culture to ensure the Drake family provenance.
*This lot is for a terrific Ancient Roman Helmet with ear flange - All metal construction - Looks to be brass - This is a vintage and original Movie Wardrobe / Prop - This piece has just been identified by a kind Ebayer who recognized it as being from the silent Ben-Hur and possibly the silent Ten Commandments (1923) - Helmet is missing some pieces, but Google images for Ben-Hur helmet and you will see it's design. Piece has also most likely been used numerous times in films since the 1920's. Don't miss it!
*SIZE: Appx. 8 x 8 x 8 inches ~ Medium head size ~
*MATERIALS: Hand-Made - Looks like all-metal  -
Some felt lining -
*OVERALL CONDITION: Fair to Good - Wear and warfare as shown - Plume and Visor missing - One loose, hinged ear flange remains - A very cool, old Hollywood display piece that's stormed many a battlefield!
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*Stand Not Included ~
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*See More Drake Collection in our companion auctions and in the weeks to come.
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