James Bond: A Thunderball Replica Breather, S.D.
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James Bond: A Thunderball Replica Breather,
S.D. Studios Ltd,
numbered 131 of 5000, licensed by Eon Productions, the breather with plated gold central valve, with replica 'Romeo y Julieta' Cuban cigar case, in lined walnut presentation case with plaque and combination lock and plaque,
breather 6 1/4in (16cm) long
case 12 1/2in x 8 1/2in (32cm x 21.5cm)
Footnotes:
This breather faithfully replicates the gadget presented to James Bond (Sean Connery) by Q (Desmond Llewelyn) for use in the Bahamas during the events of Thunderball (1965). Upon issuing it, Q explains 'in the event of a rebreather not being available, you can use this device.' The gadget is used by Bond to escape a shark-infested tank, and an updated version is also used by Pierce Brosnan's Bond in Die Another Day (2002).
Provenance:
Purchased by the vendor at a memorabilia auction at Planet Hollywood, London, in 1998.
S.D. Studios Ltd,
numbered 131 of 5000, licensed by Eon Productions, the breather with plated gold central valve, with replica 'Romeo y Julieta' Cuban cigar case, in lined walnut presentation case with plaque and combination lock and plaque,
breather 6 1/4in (16cm) long
case 12 1/2in x 8 1/2in (32cm x 21.5cm)
Footnotes:
This breather faithfully replicates the gadget presented to James Bond (Sean Connery) by Q (Desmond Llewelyn) for use in the Bahamas during the events of Thunderball (1965). Upon issuing it, Q explains 'in the event of a rebreather not being available, you can use this device.' The gadget is used by Bond to escape a shark-infested tank, and an updated version is also used by Pierce Brosnan's Bond in Die Another Day (2002).
Provenance:
Purchased by the vendor at a memorabilia auction at Planet Hollywood, London, in 1998.
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James Bond: A Thunderball Replica Breather, S.D.
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