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47. Chameleon's (Fred Astaire) Pair of Boots ### BATTLESTAR GALACTICA (1978-1979)

Currency:USD Category:Collectibles Start Price:2,500.00 USD Estimated At:5,000.00 - 10,000.00 USD
47. Chameleon's (Fred Astaire) Pair of Boots ### BATTLESTAR GALACTICA (1978-1979)
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BATTLESTAR GALACTICA (1978-1979) - Chameleon's (Fred Astaire) Pair of Boots - Chameleon's (Fred Astaire) pair of boots from Glen A. Larson's Battlestar Galactica. In the Season 1 episode "The Man with Nine Lives," an old con artist known as Chameleon wore his boots while claiming to be Lieutenant Starbuck's (Dirk Benedict) father.

Originally titled "Furlon," the episode represented one of the legendary Astaire's final appearances in any media, as well as the last time he danced opposite his beloved partner, Anne Jeffreys. The episode's costume designer, Jean-Pierre Dorleac, later received an Emmy Award& reg; for Outstanding Costume Design for a Series for his work.

Custom-made for Astaire by renowned Hollywood shoemaker Pasquale DiFabrizio, these dark cerulean blue leather knee-high boots feature center zipper closures on back, solid toe caps, and three-inch rubber Cuban heels to allow Astaire to dance in them. Both are hand-marked "F. Astaire" on the interior in ink. They exhibit minor scuffs around the toes and white staining on the heels, but retain their vintage coloration thanks to careful storage.

Additional Provenance: Letter of Authenticity from Dorleac.

Estimate: $5,000 - 10,000

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