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July 19, 2009 By Jason DeBord

Harrison/Elstree Props/Norank: Raiders of the Lost Ark ‘Staff of Ra’ Headpiece Props in the Marketplace

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As a continuation of recent articles, the focus of this feature is the recent activity in the marketplace concerning the “Staff of Ra” headpiece props attributed to Raiders of the Lost Ark – all of which appear to have originated from the Harrison family (who retired from and sold the “Elstree Props” business in early 2008 and now sell unlicensed replica props as “Norank Engineering” and on eBay as “unisusu”).  With one purchased for $450 and another offered for resale for $30,000 (along with a German hat), it certainly raises a number of questions and concerns, and warrants investigation, debate, and discussion. [Read more…]

Filed Under: Elstree Props (pre-2008), Market Watch, Raiders of the Lost Ark, Raiders of the Lost Ark Fertility Idols In The Marketplace Tagged With: archivist, authentic, authenticate, authentication, autograph, certificate of authenticity, coa, Danziger Collection, e11e, ebay, Elstree Film Studios, Elstree Props (pre-2008), england, gold, high resolution, indiana jones, indygear, LFL, Lucasfilm, n. harrison, Nick Harrison, Norank Engineering, Norm Harrison, Original, paul harrison, Prop, Provenance, raiders of the lost ark, replica, replica prop forum, rpf, signature, staff of ra, star wars, Steve Wickenden, unisusu, yourprops

July 14, 2009 By Jason DeBord

“Who is N. Harrison?”: Update on Questions About Certificates of Authenticity Issued By Prior Owners of Elstree Props

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As a continuation of the article published a few days ago (see ‘Raiders of the Lost Ark’, ‘Return to Oz’, Return to eBay, and Return of The Harrisons (formerly “Elstree Props”) from Retirement?) and direct update to one published back in February 2009 (see Elstree Props, Fertility Idols, Light Gods, Danziger Collection COAs (Multiple Topic Update)), I have secured additional information related to the outstanding question, “Who is N. Harrison?”, as signatory on “The Danziger Collection” of “Elstree Film Studios”, found on the previously issued Elstree Props COAs, prior to the change of ownership in early 2008.  [Read more…]

Filed Under: Elstree Props (pre-2008), Market Watch, Raiders of the Lost Ark Fertility Idols In The Marketplace Tagged With: archivist, authentic, authenticate, authentication, autograph, certificate of authenticity, coa, Danziger Collection, e11e, ebay, Elstree Film Studios, Elstree Props (pre-2008), england, gold, high resolution, indiana jones, LFL, Lucasfilm, n. harrison, Nick Harrison, Norank Engineering, Norm Harrison, Original, paul harrison, Prop, Provenance, raiders of the lost ark, replica, replica prop forum, rpf, signature, star wars, Steve Wickenden, unisusu

July 10, 2009 By Jason DeBord

‘Raiders of the Lost Ark’, ‘Return to Oz’, Return to eBay, and Return of The Harrisons (formerly “Elstree Props”) from Retirement?

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eBay seller “unisusu“, who has identified himself as Luke Harrison, grandson of Norman Harrison and son of Paul Harrison, has been selling entertainment memorabilia with Norank Engineering/Elstree Props/”Danziger Collection” lineage/provenance.  Also of interest is the website norank.co.uk, more presumably unlicensed replica props attributed to Raiders of the Lost Ark, a large supply of gold-plated “production made” crew gifts from Walt Disney’s Return to Oz, and other newly produced (presumably unlicensed) “for sale” replica pieces from the same film.   [Read more…]

Filed Under: Elstree Props (pre-2008), Market Watch, Raiders of the Lost Ark Tagged With: andrew ainsworth, auction, authenticity, certificate of authenticity, coa, Danziger Collection, e11e, ebay, Elstree Props (pre-2008), Film, george lucas, hencheese, indiana jones, lawsuit, loa, Lucasfilm, memorabilia, movies, Nick Harrison, Norank Engineering, Norm Harrison, Original, paul harrison, Props, Provenance, raiders of the lost ark, replica, return to oz, shepperton design studios, specialist auctions, staff of ra, Steve Wickenden, Television, tv, unisusu, walt disney

July 2, 2009 By Jason DeBord

Auction Fraud at Center of FBI & Internet Crime Complaint Center (IC3) Annual Report for 2008

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The Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) and the Internet Crime Complaint Center (IC3) issued their Annual Report a few months ago.  Among the highlights is that auction fraud – a frequent topic in the hobby of collecting original television and movie props and wardrobe – was reported to make up one of four complaints made to the organization. [Read more…]

Filed Under: Fraud in the News, Governmental Agencies, Law Enforcement, News and Events Tagged With: Arrest, auction, authenticity, Costumes, crime, defraud, ebay, entertainment, fbi, Film, Fraud, guilty, ic3, internet crime complaint center, law enforcement, memorabilia, motion picture, national fraud center, national white collar crime center, Props, report, sports, studio, Television, Wardrobe

June 24, 2009 By Jason DeBord

Vintage Expert Raises Questions About “John Wayne” Western Costume Company Wardrobe At Auction

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Vintage and Classic Hollywood original prop and wardrobe expert Rick Spector of Stairway to the Stars has contacted me this week with concerns about the authenticity of a wardrobe piece attributed to John Wayne listed in the “Cody Old West Show and Auction” scheduled for this weekend. [Read more…]

Filed Under: Market Watch Tagged With: asset, auction, authenticity, catalog, Costume, ebay, Hollywood, john wayne, live auction, movie prop forum, naru, Provenance, rick spector, stairway to the stars, tag, vintage, Wardrobe, western costume

June 11, 2009 By Jason DeBord

Charity Auction: Auction Cause Offers “Screen-Used” Prop 1967 Pontiac Firebird from “The Matrix Reloaded”

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The latest charity auction from Auction Cause starting today is for the original “Screen-Used ’67 Pontiac Firebird from The Matrix Reloaded“.  Proceeds from this auction will benefit DonorsChoose.org. [Read more…]

Filed Under: Auction Cause, Auction Houses and Dealers, Charity & Fundraisers, Movie Cars, News and Events Tagged With: auction, benefit, car, charity, ebay, ebay motors, Film, letter of authenticity, matrix, memorabilia, Movie, Prop, screen-used, screenused, vehicle

June 10, 2009 By Jason DeBord

Star Wares eBay Auction: Spider-Man 70’s TV Costume “Worn On Screen” or “Made For Publicity Purposes”?

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Questions have recently been raised among collectors about attributions made on a Spider-Man costume described as “worn on screen in the 70’s TV Series SPIDER MAN“, which is slated to end at auction on eBay tomorrow morning.  Prop dealer Star Wares today added information to the marketing description which, following research, would seem to indicate that the suit was not made for and used in the series, but a promotional suit used for publicity and advertising. [Read more…]

Filed Under: Auction Houses and Dealers, Market Watch, Star Wares / Starwares Tagged With: auction, authentic, authenticity, bonhams, christies, coa, Costume, ebay, london, Los Angeles, Original, Provenance, publicity, screen-used, show, South Kensington, spider-man, star wares, starwares, starwarescollectibles, suit, tag, Television, tv, Wardrobe

June 7, 2009 By Jason DeBord

Startifacts vs. Star Wares on eBay

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Based on recent events on eBay, it would appear that long-time original movie prop dealers Startifacts and Star Wares have had some business conflicts that have spilled over into the public space.  Following a rash of eBay negative feedback remarks left for Star Wares, many remarks have been expunged by eBay and the startifacts account now shows a suspended “NARU” status (Not A Registered User). [Read more…]

Filed Under: Auction Houses and Dealers, Market Watch, Star Wares / Starwares, Startifacts Tagged With: authentic, autograph, celebrity, Costume, dealer, ebay, feedback, Film, Marcia Tysseling, memorabilia, Movie, naru, Original, Prop, sale, star wares, startifacts, starwares, starwarescollectibles, streisand-starwares, Television, tv, Wardrobe

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