General Maximus (Russell Crowe) Stunt Roman Sword and Scabbard

Sold Stock #124908 | Sold Sept 1 2020

GLADIATOR (2000)

Entertainment Memorabilia Live Auction - Los Angeles - 2020

General Maximus' (Russell Crowe) Stunt Roman Sword and Scabbard

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This lot will be sold on Wednesday August 26th (day 1 of the auction.) Lots 1-433 will be sold on day 1 (lots 434-870 will be sold on day 2). The auction will begin at 10:00AM PDT. Lots are sold sequentially so there is no preset ending time. A live streaming broadcast of the auction will be available on auction days.

General Maximus' (Russell Crowe) stunt Roman sword and scabbard from Ridley Scott's Academy award-winning historical epic Gladiator. Maximus carried his general's sword and scabbard in the opening battle scenes as he led his Roman army against the Barbarian tribes in the forests of Germania. Rubber props were created for use during stunts, such as horse riding.

The sword is made from dense rubber with a metal armature added within the blade to maintain its shape. Ornate faux-gold floral detailing decorates the pommel and the text "SPQR" has been molded into the guard. Made of rubber and finished to replicate worn leather, the scabbard features one half of a leather carrying strap. A metal section has been inserted inside meaning the sword cannot be placed within the scabbard. "Maximus Rub" has been handwritten in black marker on the underside of the strap.

Both pieces show evidence of production use including minor wear, bending to the blade tip and a notable crack is present on the sheath. Dimensions (sword): 38 1/2" x 3 1/2" x 2 3/4" (98 cm x 9 cm x 7 cm); (scabbard): 31" x 4 3/4" x 3/4" (79 cm x 12 cm x 2 cm)

Estimate: $10,000 - 15,000

This item comes with a Propstore Certificate of Authenticity

This item is located in London.

This item is located in Los Angeles.