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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…]

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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

February 2, 2009 By Jason DeBord

Elstree Props, Fertility Idols, Light Gods, Danziger Collection COAs (Multiple Topic Update)

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This article serves as an update to a number of prior articles related to Elstree Props, “The Danziger Collection” Certificates of Authenticity, “Light God” wall plaque props from Raiders of the Lost Ark, and the “Fertility Idols” marketed as authentic from the same film. [Read more…]

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January 28, 2009 By Jason DeBord

Raiders of the Lost Ark Fetility Idols In The Marketplace – Update

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This is an update to an article published last week which raised questions of provenance about prop “fertility idols” attributed to Raiders of the Lost Ark that have been circulating in the marketplace, along with related issues. [Read more…]

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May 22, 2007 By Jason DeBord

Prop Watchlist: Star Wars Imperial Blaster

The prop under discussion in this article, once marketed as an “Original 1977 Prop Imperial Officer’s Blaster” from Star Wars, is an example of a fan-made replica being sold as an original prop. This article is written with the permission of the current owner. [Read more…]

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