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STAR WARS: THE EMPIRE STRIKES BACK (1980) - C-3PO's (Anthony Daniels) Left Hand

Currency:GBP Category:Memorabilia / Movie - Wardrobe Start Price:3,000.00 GBP Estimated At:6,000.00 - 8,000.00 GBP
STAR WARS: THE EMPIRE STRIKES BACK (1980) - C-3PO's (Anthony Daniels) Left Hand
C-3PO's (Anthony Daniels) left hand from Irvin Kershner's Star Wars: The Empire Strikes Back. The C-3PO costumes were heavily revised following the production of Star Wars. As part of the overall upgrade, the hands were simplified, switching from their original vacuum-formed plastic construction to a one-piece construction in cast urethane, making them hardier, easier to fit and more straightforward to manufacture.

This one-piece glove, cast in yellow urethane, features ridges along the back of the hand. Plated screw detailing is fitted above the fingers with additional detailing components, while square 'contact' detailing is sculpted into the palm. A press stud fitting runs across the wrist to secure the glove in place. Two cuts are present, running from the wrist to the palm and the rear of the thumb, to allow easy fitting and removal. A gold-plated paint covers the hand, with painted cables running up the fingers. Displaying signs of wear, the hand shows flaking to the gold paint and is missing the rings for each knuckle, which were reused on other hands. The lot remains in otherwise fine condition. Dimensions: 15 cm x 24 cm x 7 cm (6'' x 9 1/2'' x 2 3/4'')

£6,000 - 8,000

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While the change did have its benefits, the new urethane gloves caused issues with Daniels' grip during wear, forcing the crew to heat the gloves up on-set to allow greater flexibility in the material



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