Indiana Jones' hat sold for a record amount at an auction in Los Angeles

Just a real boom happened at an auction in Los Angeles: Indiana Jones's hat from the movie "Indiana Jones and the Temple of Doom" was sold for a record amount - $630, 000 dollars. This event caused quite a stir among fans of the film saga and collectors of Hollywood artifacts.

A brown felt hat became the star of the auction

The auction also featured other valuable artifacts such as a Star Wars Stormtrooper helmet and Harry Potter's wand. But it was the hat worn by Harrison Ford as Indiana Jones that became the most expensive lot.

Fascinating history of the hat

This brown felt hat was specially made for the filming of the second part of the Indiana Jones film saga. In the iconic scene, Harrison Ford's hero escapes from the Chinese mafia by jumping out of a plane wearing this same hat.

"After filming ended in 1984, the hat ended up in the personal collection of Harrison Ford's stunt double Dean Ferrandini, who died last year."

Gold initials on the lining

The hat is made by the Herbert Johnson Hat Company of London and has the gold initials "IJ" - Indiana Jones - on the inner lining. This makes it even more valuable to collectors.

Results of the auction

In this auction of Hollywood props, Indiana Jones's hat became a real sensation. It surpassed even Freddie Mercury's personal belongings, which were sold for $50.4 million.

This record-breaking sale confirms the enduring interest in classic films and their trappings, which continue to fascinate generation after generation.

Editor: Vitalina Patskan