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The iconic hat worn by Harrison Ford in Indiana Jones and the Temple of Doom is one of nearly 2,000 rare Hollywood accessories up for sale at auction.

The famous fedora is expected to fetch up to $550,000 (£423,000) during a four-day sale in Los Angeles next month.

It is one of 1,900 rare and valuable items from Hollywood blockbusters up for grabs, along with a miniature bat wing model used by Michael Keaton in the 1989 film Batman, which is expected to sell for between $250,000. (£192,000) and $500,000 (£385,000).

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Photo: Accessories Store/PA

In the same high-value price range is a Star Wars: Return of the Jedi explorer motorcycle helmet.

One of the standout pieces is Joaquin Phoenix’s final battle suit as Commodus from Ridley Scott’s 2000 epic Gladiator, with an estimated price between $80,000 (£62,000) and $160,000 (£123,000).

Other items include John Travolta’s leather jacket in Saturday Night Fever, a pair of earrings worn by Julia Roberts in the romantic comedy Pretty Woman and the 3.3-meter (11-foot) main film model of the spaceship in Alien, the Nostromo.

Nostromo, the spaceship from Alien.  Photo: Accessories Store/PA
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Nostromo, the spaceship from Alien. Photo: Accessories Store/PA

Forrest Gump’s famous box of chocolates, which is also for sale, could be yours for between $20,000 and $40,000.

For Marvel fans, Chris Evans’ shield from the 2016 film Captain America: Civil War will also be available for bidding.

Brandon Alinger, COO of Propstore, which is behind the sale, called it an “incredible opportunity for film fans to own a piece of film history.”

He said: “Whether you are an experienced collector or new to memorabilia collecting, this event promises something extraordinary for everyone.”

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The auction will take place in Los Angeles from August 15 to 18.



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