Prop Hero "Hornet's Sting" weapon

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Prop Hero "Hornet's Sting" weapon

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Found some images on Heritage Auction site. Sold on Nov 7, 2021 for: $18,750.00

Van Williams "Brit Reid/Green Hornet" Prop Hero "Hornet's Sting" weapon from The Green Hornet (ABC TV, 1966-67). Vintage original superhero weapon constructed of black painted metal pipe with interior telescoping wand with wooden finial back cap, painted gold, and front gold painted band ornamented with rows of faux bar emeralds and with a swiveling grip that lies flush against the pipe unless deployed. The weapon was used to emit ultrasonic soundwaves to open locked doors and threaten criminals. This particular prop was built for close ups and used in The Green Hornet / Batman crossover Episode: "A Piece of the Action." Measures 12" long (when closed) and extends to 32 ". In vintage Very Good to Fine condition. Accompanied by a LOA from legendary model designer and collector Greg Jein. Provenance: Profiles in History Icons of Hollywood Auction, December 15, 2011, Lot 537. Comes with a COA from Heritage Auctions.

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Heritage is such a treasure trove for this stuff!
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Over a half of a century later, and that's still a slick-looking prop design.
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