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287. Jack Torrance's (Jack Nicholson) Lightweight Ax with Restored Head Surface ### THE SHINING (198

Currency:USD Category:Collectibles Start Price:5,000.00 USD Estimated At:10,000.00 - 20,000.00 USD
287. Jack Torrance's (Jack Nicholson) Lightweight Ax with Restored Head Surface ### THE SHINING (198
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THE SHINING (1980) - Jack Torrance's (Jack Nicholson) Lightweight Ax with Restored Head Surface - Jack Torrance's (Jack Nicholson) lightweight ax from Stanley Kubrick's The Shining with a restored head surface. Jack used his ax throughout the film's terrifying climax as he hunted his wife Wendy (Shelley Duvall), despatched Hallorann (Scatman Crothers) and pursued his son Danny (Danny Lloyd) through the Overlook Hotel's maze before freezing to death while still clutching the ax. Lightweight axes were created to allow Torrance to carry them for extended periods.

This ax is cast from soft foam painted in various shades of brown to resemble wood and rust-covered metal. Its head is covered in hammered, chromed mylar tape along the top, edges, and the sides with brushed aluminum sheets installed to look realistic. The original aluminum sheets were lost and the head has been sympathetically restored to match the original look, while the head itself, the handle (including its paint finish), and the tape are all original to the production. This ax exhibits exposed foam, chipped and flaked paint, cracks, lifted adhesive, and text transfer on the handle from the newsprint. Dimensions: 35" x 8" x 1" (89 cm x 20.25 cm x 2.5 cm)

Estimate: $10,000 - 20,000

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