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Blain's (Jesse Ventura) screen-matched US Special Forces liquor flask from John McTiernan's Predator. Blain shared a drink from his personal liquor flask with Mac (Bill Duke) in a moment of hard-earned fraternity during their life-or-death mission in the jungle. Unique wear patterning and a dent visible at the bottom screen-matches to a shot of Mac removing his hand during the heartwrenching scene in which he pays his respects to his fallen comrade-in-arms by returning the flask to Blain's body.

This lot originated from the personal collection of Joel Silver, the film's producer. Silver was a prolific producer of some of the biggest action films of all time, including The Matrix franchise, the first two Die Hard films, Commando, and the Lethal Weapon franchise.

The brass flask has a screw-off hinged stopper, maker's mark stamps on both sides, and a US Special Forces crest and motto ("De Oppresso Liber" - "To Liberate the Oppressed") badge affixed to the front. The flask has been intentionally distressed to appear well-used, with rusting and dents. There is additional wear from production use and age, and the sword and crossed arrows badge on the front does not appear in the film and was reapplied after production. Dimensions: 6.5" x 4" x 1" (16.5 cm x 10.5 cm x 2.5 cm)

Additional Provenance: Letter of Authenticity from Silver.

Estimate: $5,000 - 10,000

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