A left-hand glove used by Anthony Daniels while portraying C-3PO has gone up for auction, with a starting bid of $10,000 excluding buyer's premium. This prop is said to have been used during the production of The Empire Strikes Back and Return of the Jedi, forming part of C-3PO's original gold design.
The item listed by Heritage Auctions currently appears more bronze-colored, with fading due to long-term storage cited as the cause of the color change. The original costume also required separate finger stalls, but these components are not included in this lot.
After approximately 46 years, the glove is considered to be in good overall condition, with its metallic surface retaining some of its original luster. Since such coatings typically wear down easily due to the actor's hand movements during filming, its state of preservation is a key point of interest for this lot.
The collectible value of this prop stems primarily from its direct connection to the production of two classic films and Anthony Daniels' performance. As there is no final sale result yet, interested bidders should refer to the auction house's website for details on condition, provenance, and bidding terms.