Eowyn's (Miranda Otto) hero sword from Peter Jackson's adaptation of J.R.R. Tolkien's fantasy epic The Lord of the Rings. Eowyn was the niece of King Theoden (Bernard Hill) and sister to Eomer (Karl Urban). The shieldmaiden of Rohan defied her uncle's wishes and rode in disguise with the Rohirrim and the hobbit Merry (Dominic Monaghan) to the Battle of Pelennor Fields, where she slayed the Witch-King of Angmar.

This sword was specially made for the character of Eowyn by New Zealand's Weta Workshop. It was awarded as a prize during a prize draw sponsored by Hasbro and New Line Cinema, in which owners of Lord of the Rings-themed tabletop games were given the opportunity to win one of eight weapons in a sweepstake, each weapon belonging to a different principal character. The competition was specifically held to promote the finale of the epic fantasy saga.

The sword is crafted with an aluminium blade that shows intentional distressing along the edges and urethane grip components. The ornate bronze-coloured guard and pommel are styled in honour of the mearas, a breed of wild horse revered by the Rohirrim. The handgrip features three raised, bronze-coloured rings and the hilt depicts two horse heads.

As the sword was given away as a promotional prize by the studio, it is presented in a custom acrylic case with a plaque featuring the film's title, the release date and the New Line Cinema logo. Accompanying the lot is a certificate of authenticity signed by producer Barrie Osborne, correspondence with the original winner, terms and conditions, and two entry forms. The piece shows minimal signs of wear and is in very fine overall condition. Dimensions (in display): 99 cm x 11 cm x 21 cm (39" x 4 1/2" x 8 1/4")

£20,000 - 30,000 †