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493. Nuclear Warhead and Production-Made Deep Core Model Miniature Components ### THE ABYSS (1989)

Currency:USD Category:Collectibles Start Price:400.00 USD Estimated At:800.00 - 1,600.00 USD
493. Nuclear Warhead and Production-Made Deep Core Model Miniature Components ### THE ABYSS (1989)
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THE ABYSS (1989) - Nuclear Warhead and Production-Made Deep Core Model Miniature Components - Nuclear warhead model miniature components and Deep Core model miniature components from the production of James Cameron's The Abyss. Lieutenant Hiram Coffey (Michael Biehn) recovered a nuclear warhead from the stocks of a sunken submarine to use against the Non-Terrestrial Intelligence (N.T.I.) encountered by the crew of the Deep Core rig.

The warhead and the rig set were created with live-action photography and detailed model miniatures.

This lot consists of three components for a nuclear warhead model miniature and two made by production for the miniature Deep Core set but ultimately unseen in the final cut. The warhead components include a large cast resin grate painted to appear metallic with a star-shaped hole at the center, a machined metal saucer-shaped base component hand-marked "44001" by production, and a metal cap component which screws onto the saucer through its base. The Deep Core components include an aluminum tank miniature painted white with a step ladder and two portholes, and a dented metal panel painted white.

The latter two components exhibit intentional distressing by production with denting, peeling to the exterior paint, and a red stain made to the panel; the other components exhibit rusting and some exposed resin from age. Dimensions: (largest) 19.5" x 13" x 24" (49.5 cm x 33 cm x 61 cm)

Estimate: $800 - 1,600

Bidding for this lot will end on Friday, August 16th. The auction will begin at 9:30AM PDT and lots are sold sequentially via live auctioneer; tune in to the live streaming broadcast on auction day to follow the pace. Note other lots in the auction may close on Thursday, August 15th, Saturday, August 17th or Sunday, August 18th.