Summary
A lightsaber used by the character Darth Vader in the original Star Wars films was sold for $3.6 million (£2.7 million) at an auction in Los Angeles. This lightsaber is now the highest-priced Star Wars item ever sold at auction. Other movie memorabilia from popular films were also sold, including a Harry Potter sign and items from an Indiana Jones film.
Key Facts
- A Darth Vader lightsaber from the original Star Wars films sold for $3.6 million (£2.7 million).
- The auction took place in Los Angeles and included many UK-produced items.
- The lightsaber became the highest-priced Star Wars item ever sold at auction.
- Propstore, the auction company, is based in Buckinghamshire.
- The lightsaber was used in films like "The Empire Strikes Back" and "Return of the Jedi."
- Other items sold included an Indiana Jones bullwhip and a Harry Potter Platform 9 3/4 sign.
- The Harry Potter sign sold for $138,600 (£102,573), which was much higher than expected.
