This coveted movie prop from “The Lord of the Rings” trilogy is Gimli’s battle axe. Being one of the most important characters in LOTR, Gimli is the representative of the Dwarf nation and uses a variety of axes as his weapons.
One of his favorite ones is his massive double-headed Battle Axe. Gimli battles Orcs and soldiers of Saruman and Sauron armies with this axe, making it a very desirable collector’s item. In 2013, Julien’s Auction house sold this prop for $187,500.
Lord of the Rings Trilogy (2001 – 2003) - Gandalf’s Staff: $390K
Imagine being able to own the White Wizard’s Staff, the main tool of power and cunning weapon of Gandalf the White. Well, one lucky buyer out there does not have to imagine it since they bought the staff for $390,000 at an auction in October 2014.
The brilliant Sir Ian McKellen played the hero wizard Gandalf in the three “Lord of the Rings” films. He was one of the greatest characters both in the books and on screen. And you never saw Gandalf without his trusty staff.
The Wizard Staff
The magic and powerful staff was a tool, a weapon, and a vessel of power for the Order of the Wizards called the Istari. Obviously, the staves have a lot of meaning and symbolism in “The Lord of the Rings” books and films.
The fact that Gandalf’s white staff made of ash wood sold for sixteen times what collectors had estimated proves the prop's value among fantasy fiction fans. The lucky buyer wished to remain anonymous.
The Battle Axe
The beautiful and lethal axe belonged to Gimli’s ancestors and was responsible for slaying many important villains in “The Lord of the Rings” films. Gimli, played by talented actor John Rhys-Davies, is a fan-favorite among LOTR followers.
His beloved battle axe, made of metal and wood and stunning engravings, is one of the most featured movie props throughout the films. Who wouldn’t want to own a Dwarf Lord’s combat weapon?
The Lord of the Rings Trilogy (2001 – 2003) - Frodo’s Sword: $162K
“The Lord of the Rings” trilogy is among the highest-grossing film franchises of all time. But more than the profits, the films have garnered millions of die-hard fans around the world, which would give anything (or at least a lot of money) to own even a small piece of a LOTR movie prop.
Any LOTR fans will remember Frodo and Bilbo’s sword, which sold for $162,500 in December of 2013 at Julien’s Auction House in Beverly Hills.