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James Bond: A Thunderball Replica Breather, S.D. Studios Ltd, image 1
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Film & Television
Lot 106

James Bond: A Thunderball Replica Breather,
S.D. Studios Ltd,

17 November 2021, 11:00 GMT
London, Knightsbridge

Sold for £1,275 inc. premium

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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.

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