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A Senior crew gift of Merlin's (Nicol Williamson) helmet personally gifted to Sir John Boorman from the production of his fantasy epic Excalibur. Merlin (Nicol Williamson) wore his helmet throughout the film as he guided and advised Arthur Pendragon (Nigel Terry).

This helmet is one of a very small number made as senior executive gifts by celebrated British armourer Terry English, who also created the production-used helmet. Its imaginative design was fundamental in helping Williamson create the character, as he was reluctant to shave his head bald for filming.

Hand-beaten from aluminium, this skullcap-style helmet was custom-made for the actor. It is polished to a smooth shine and adorned with a silver-coloured emblem on the forehead. The interior is painted black with a handwritten inscription in silver-coloured ink reading, "To John, Enjoy, From Terry" and faded reference number. English's signature "T" stamp is below the left ear. The helmet remains highly polished with some very light surface tarnishing. Dimensions: 25 cm x 16 cm x 20 cm (10" x 6" x 8")

This lot comes directly from the personal collection of director Sir John Boorman and is accompanied by a letter from him confirming its authenticity.

Estimate: £6,000 - 8,000 Ω

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