Franks (Oliver Reed) Green Coat and Trousers | TOMMY (1975)

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Sold Stock #97787 | Sold Dec 17 2020

TOMMY (1975)

Entertainment Memorabilia Live Auction - London - 2020

Frank's (Oliver Reed) Green Coat and Trousers

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This lot will be sold on Wednesday 2nd December (day 2 of the auction.) Lots 464-913 will be sold on day 2 (lots 1-463 will be sold on day 1). The auction will begin at 2:00 pm GMT. Lots are sold sequentially so there is no preset ending time. A live streaming broadcast of the auction will be available on auction days.

Frank's (Oliver Reed) green coat and trousers from Ken Russell's musical fantasy Tommy, based on The Who's classic album of the same name. Frank wore his green-coat uniform when he worked at Bernie's Holiday Camp, where he first met Nora (Ann-Margaret) and young Tommy (Barry Winch).

The jacket is made of green felt wool, with a decorative red trim, multiple pockets and two plastic buttons adhered to the front. The beige cotton trousers have a zip-fly front with a hook-and-eye fastening. Multiple buttons are sewn onto the lining, allowing braces to be attached, and a Bermans & Nathans label reading "Oliver Reed, 6742, Tommy" is sewn onto the inside of the waistband. The costume exhibits wear from production use, including several dirt-like marks on the trousers, while the shoulders of the jacket have faded slightly in colour.

Estimate: £1,500 - 2,500 †Δ

This item comes with a Propstore Certificate of Authenticity