Heritage Auctions · Sale 7278 · Lot 89171

Starfleet Communicator from Star Trek: The Original Series (Paramount TV, 1966-1969).

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    Lot number

    89171

    Title

    Starfleet Communicator from Star Trek: The Original Series (Paramount TV, 1966-1969).

    Description

    Vintage original Starfleet Communicator prop constructed of 2-piece heavy vacuum-formed, textured black ABS plastic shell bisected by a tooled aluminum seam plate, with brass metal round hinges and vented flip-screen, which opens to reveal an aluminum mid-plate featuring foil mesh mic grill and 2-stud buttons, a round moiré-patterned bezel, and 3-posts for gem lights with 1-red faceted gem (2-missing), between the bezel and the mid-plate. 4-small flathead screws on the verso of the device hold the 2-shell sections together. The iconic, instantly recognizable hand prop measures 4.25" x 2.5" x 1.2". Exhibiting age, production wear, some warping and flaking to the moiré pattern face, and minor oxidization to metal components. Comes with a COA from Heritage Auctions. From the Collection of Greg Jein.

    Result

    Sold, $100,000

    House listing

    https://entertainment.ha.com/itm/movie-tv-memorabilia/props/starfleet-communicator-from-star-trek-the-original-series-paramount-tv-1966-1969-/a/7278-89171.s

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