This lightsaber is an original prop used in the film and was auctioned on Propstore.com. We use the original auction text and photos with kind permission from propstore.com.
Description
Qui-Gon Jinn’s (Liam Neeson) lightsaber hilt from George Lucas‘ Star Wars: The Phantom Menace. Jedi Master Qui-Gon Jinn wielded his lightsaber against enemies such as battle droids and in his fatal final duel against Darth Maul (Ray Park).
The film introduced audiences to the world before A New Hope, with a far younger Obi-Wan Kenobi (Ewan McGregor), then a padawan under Master Jinn. It shattered numerous box office records, and dethroned Jurassic Park’s records for both largest single-day gross and fastest to gross $100 million USD in five days. This prequel film was nominated for numerous Academy Awards®, BAFTA®, and Grammy Awards® for technical and musical achievements.
Many iterations of lightsabers were designed for The Phantom Menace under the direction of design director Doug Chiang, with each Jedi having a uniquely crafted lightsaber designed to reflect their personality. Neeson personally picked this hilt design for his character.
This lightsaber hilt is constructed primarily from resin. It has a steel blade emitter (a feature unique to the film’s lightsaber props) and features ribbed detailing running from the emitter down to the base, creating a grip. It is finished in black and silver-color paint, and a red static activator switch adorns one side. Included is a removable plastic clip for hooking onto a belt. The lightsaber exhibits scuffing and paint chipping throughout, exposing the resin underneath. Dimensions: 11.25″ x 2.5″ x 2″ (28.75 cm x 6.5 cm x 5.25 cm)
Estimate: $20,000 – 40,000
