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The following four lots are the property of Andrew Ainsworth who set up Shepperton Design Studios in 1974, the company responsible for the production of all the helmets and armour (with the exception of Darth Vader) used in Star Wars, 1977.

Star Wars, 1977

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Star Wars, 1977
A prop Imperial Fighter Pilot's helmet, of black vacu-formed plastic, with ridged top and sides, simulated vents and clear plastic eyepieces, decorated with two circular black and silver stickers -- made for the 1977 20th Century Fox/Lucasfilm production Star Wars; accompanied by a letter concerning the provenance (2)

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Lot Essay

See footnote to lot 214.

Identical helmets can be seen worn by the Imperial Fighter pilots in the battle sequence with the X-Wing Star Fighters. This helmet was presented to the vendor as a gift from John Mollo after being used during filming.

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