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Obi-Wan Kenobi's (Ewan McGregor) fighting lightsaber with blade from George Lucas' Star Wars: The Phantom Menace. The Jedi Padawan carried his weapon throughout the film and used it in battle alongside Qui-Gon Jinn as they fought Darth Maul (Ray Park) during the film's climax.

This version of Obi-Wan's lightsaber was used for action purposes, featuring an aluminium blade and the control details removed from the hilt to allow for a more comfortable grip. The materials used for lightsaber blades progressed throughout production of the Star Wars prequels. The Phantom Menace's blades were constructed from aluminium, but this caused problems for the actors and stunt performers as the blades were easily bent and damaged.

The weapon's hilt is cast in resin, with a metal internal core to add weight and strength, and a machined metal cap adhered to the top. Finished in silver and black, the hilt features a red-painted circle representing the activator button, a ribbed handgrip and a spherical pommel decorated with six silver rectangles depicting the power cell reserve cap. The blade comprises an aluminium tube covered in shrink-wrapped green paint, and is fastened to the hilt by two bolts. There are minor scuffs, cracks and paint wear on the hilt, which have exposed the resin in some areas. The blade displays light wear to the shrink wrap and denting. Dimensions (lightsaber): 124 cm x 4 cm x 4.5 cm (48 3/4" x 1 1/2" x 1 3/4")

Estimate: £20,000 - 40,000 M

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