$162,500
An ancient Elven blade lost during the Fall of Gondolin, it was later found amongst a troll hoard by Bilbo Baggins on his journey to the Lonely Mountain to help slay the dragon, Smaug. Engraved on the blade and cross-guard are runes in the Elven language of Sindarin that reads, “Maegnas (Sting) is my name, I am the spider’s bane.” As Sting was the work of Elvish smiths in the Elder Days, the weapon’s blade would magically glow blue when Orcs or Goblins were near. Many years later, Bilbo would gift the sword to his nephew Frodo in Rivendell to aid him on his perilous quest to destroy The One Ring in the dark land of Mordor. Heavily used by Elijah Wood in the role of Frodo Baggins throughout all three The Lord of the Rings trilogy (New Line Cinema, 2001, 2002, 2003) films, this prop sword has a lightweight aluminum blade with acid etched Elvish inscriptions and resin handle with lacquered-over elven vine vinyl transfer. In addition to standard weathering and aging applied to the prop sword by Weta Workshop, this piece has a number of nicks visible along the edges of the blade from on-set combat and sword play. Residue from orc blood can also be seen pitting the blade. Easily the most iconic and recognizable weapon featured in both The Lord of the Rings and The Hobbit trilogies. This sword was one of eight main character props featured in The Lord of the Rings that were given away as grand prizes in the “Win the Sword of Aragorn Sweepstakes” cross promotion between Hasbro To
Auctioneer:
Juliens Auctions
Date:
2013-12-05
