An Iconic Star Wars Lightsaber Hilt Is Hitting the Auction Block
An iconic piece of Star Wars history is set to hit the auction block when Propstore holds its Entertainment Memorabilia Live Auction — Summer 2024 from August 15 through August 18.
Among the more than 1,900 pieces of memorabilia, costumes, and props will be the lightsaber hilt used by Liam Neeson’s Qui-Gon Jinn in Star Wars: The Phantom Menace.
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Photo: Propstore Auction
“Qui-Gon Jinn’s (Liam Neeson) lightsaber hilt from George Lucas’ ‘Star Wars: The Phantom Menace.’ Jedi Master Qui-Gon Jinn wielded his lightsaber against enemies such as battle droids and in his fatal final duel against Darth Maul (Ray Park),” the item’s listing says.
An Iconic Star Wars Prop
According to the auction house, many iterations of Qui-Gon’s lightsaber were designed for Qui-Gon by design director Doug Chiang. Eventually, Neeson personally picked out the hilt design that he wanted to use.
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Photo: Lucasfilm
“This lightsaber hilt is constructed primarily from resin. It has a steel blade emitter (a feature unique to the film’s lightsaber props) and features ribbed detailing running from the emitter down to the base, creating a grip,” the item description says.
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Photo: Lucasfilm
“It is finished in black and silver-color paint, and a red static activator switch adorns one side. Included is a removable plastic clip for hooking onto a belt. The lightsaber exhibits scuffing and paint chipping throughout, exposing the resin underneath.”
The Lightsaber Hilt Could Fetch $80,000
The starting bid for Qui-Gon’s lightsaber hilt is $20,000. According to Propstore, however, the piece is estimated to sell for between $40,000 and $80,000.
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Photo: Also Lucasfilm
To learn more about the Propstore auction or check out the entire catalog for yourself, visit propstoreauction.com.
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