Ben-Hur
Oct 9th, 2009
Stephen Boyd complete “Messala” charioteer costume from the iconic chariot race sequence in Ben-Hur. (MGM, 1959) This stunning ensemble includes the gold leather helmet with eagle motif, long tunic with gold thread detailing with interior bias label marke ...
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Aug 1st, 2008
841. Archive of original Ben-Hur concept artwork. (MGM, 1959) A fantastic archive of 35 original renderings from various scenes of Ben-Hur. Each accomplished in charcoal on artist's vellum in order to facilitate the use of the brownlining process to be co ...
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May 24th, 2000
BEN HUR, 1959 Judah Ben Hur's large tan suede sandals with multiple straps and buckles marked within "C. Heston, Ben Nog, chg. A" as worn by actor Charlton Heston.
May 24th, 2000
Judah Ben Hur's first screen-worn costume, a wheat-colored caftan with elaborate gold threading and detailing around an elongated V-neck opening with pronounced vertical gold stripes throughout. Costume was worn actor Charlton Heston in pivotal scenes inc ...
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Mar 15th, 2008
Charlton Heston's wore these sandals during his starring role in "Ben Hur" (MGM, 1959). Designed by Elizabeth Haffenden. Brown suede biblical belt with lace up front closure. Inside written in black ink "C. Heston - Ben-Hur - Chg. 16". They lace-up the fr ...
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Aug 1st, 2008
844. Charlton Heston chariot race horse harness from Ben-Hur. (MGM, 1959) Ornate white leather collar decorated with a gold and blue painted design. The leather is somewhat brittle and distressed and exhibits some cracking wear due to age. Heston's team o ...
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Jul 28th, 2006
(MGM, 1959)An over-dyed green cotton kaftan trimmed in gold at the neck, hem and cuffs, with an internal blank MGM label and an additional Western Costume label typed “2350-1 Charlton Heston”. Heston wore this kaftan during one of the early scenes of the ...
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Aug 1st, 2008
842. Charlton Heston distressed kaftan from Ben-Hur. (MGM, 1959) Two-tone striped beige kaftan with gold embroidered designs at the collar and cuffs. Internal Simmons costume label is written "Mr. Charlton Heston #3 Ben-Hur". Exhibits studio distressing a ...
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Aug 1st, 2008
843. Charlton Heston signature kaftan and Pallium from Ben-Hur. (MGM, 1959) Charlton Heston's signature four piece costume from Ben-Hur consisting of a dark green, long-sleeved wool kaftan with ornate embroidered designs, long striped orange pallium and d ...
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Mar 28th, 2008
(MGM, 1959) Brown leather Roman lace-up sandals worn by Charlton Heston in the scene directly following the legendary chariot race. “C. Heston CHG. 18” is marked on the inside of each shoe. They exhibit some minor wear and cracking to the sole from produc ...
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Oct 09, 2009
Charlton Heston signature “Ben-Hur” chariot racing helmet from Ben-Hur. (MGM, 1959) This is Charlton Heston’s signature “Ben-Hur” leather chariot racing helmet from Ben-Hur, with dark brown leather exterior, tan leather interior and rawhide chin strap. It ...
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Jul 16, 2010
Charlton Heston's Gold Robe from Ben-Hur. Ben-Hur's 11 Oscars included one for Best Color Costume Design (Elizabeth Haffenden). This is the first costume worn by Charlton Heston in his Oscar-winning performance as Ben-Hur -- a wheat-colored kaftan, with f ...
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Jun 18th, 1998
BEN-HUR, 1959
A cloak worn by Charlton Heston as the proud "Ben-Hur," in the epic William Wyler film of the same name. The brown cloak is constructed of textured fabric, designed with a heavy bronze and gold braided thread sash intricately wrapped in gre ...
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Aug 3rd, 2007
(MGM, 1959) This magnificent costume consists of a white cotton underskirt/tunic with red/orange stripe at the hem; leather skirt, two-piece fiberglass torso armor painted to resemble burnished bronze, a long cape, pair of leather sandals and a legionnair ...
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Mar 28th, 2008
(MGM, 1959) This impressive costume consists of an undertunic, metal chest armor, cape, sandals, helmet and sword with scabbard. The helmet is made of metal painted gold with a black feather plume across the top. The chest armor is constructed of metal wi ...
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Jun 11th, 2010
791. Ferdy Mayne complete cuirass and helmet from Ben-Hur. (MGM, 1951) Ornate cuirass worn by Ferdy Mayne as the Captain of the rescue ship in Ben-Hur. Constructed of molded fiberglass decorated with cherubs and griffons, cloth at the neck, with hand-pain ...
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Jul 28th, 2006
(MGM, 1959)Double-edged metal sword with heavy brass hilt and lion head pommel. Measures approx. 23 in. long, and accompanied with the original sheath. Together with a pair of Roman-style leather sandals with metal rivets. This film won Academy Awards for ...
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Aug 1st, 2008
846. Jack Hawkins "Quintus Arrius" armor from Ben-Hur. (MGM, 1959) Roman centurion armor costume consisting of a molded fiberglass breast and backplate, painted silver to appear like metal, a long red wool cape, and suede tunic with silver metal designs $ ...
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Jun 11th, 2010
849. Jack Hawkins "Quintus Arrius" chest armor from Ben-Hur. (MGM, 1959) Roman centurion metal armor breastplate worn by Jack Hawkins in his role as "Quintus Arrius" in Ben-Hur. The breastplate is festooned with mermaids, winged horses and decorative flo ...
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Jun 11th, 2010
850. Jack Hawkins sword and scabbard from Ben-Hur. (MGM, 1959) Roman centurion metal short sword, metal scabbard and suede leather belt worn by Jack Hawkins in his role as "Quintus Arrius" in Ben-Hur. The sword features a decorative metal hilt and measure ...
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