17th Sep, 2025 11:00
Pirates of the Caribbean: The Curse of the Black Pearl (2003 film), a production 'Cursed Aztec' medallion, one of those from the caverns of Isla de Muerta when Geoffrey Rush's character Hector Barbossa and his men returned Aztec treasure from a previous theft, to lift their curse. 800 were made for the chest of medallions shown in the film. The item is gold-plated metal with a skull and solar design to one side, a geometric pattern to the reverse, 4 cm diameter, weighing 32g. This example is consigned by the designer and maker of the medallion, Keir Lusby, Prop Maker at Shepperton Studios at the time of the film, who has provided a letter of authenticity.
Further background on the making of this item, can be viewed here, in Keir Lusby's blogpost: https://ourlifewithprops.wordpress.com/2016/07/20/pirates-of-the-caribbean-cortes-gold/
£1,000 - £1,500
Buyer's premium: 27.50% +VAT
Pirates of the Caribbean: The Curse of the Black Pearl (2003 film), a production 'Cursed Aztec' medallion, one of those from the caverns of Isla de Muerta when Geoffrey Rush's character Hector Barbossa and his men returned Aztec treasure from a previous theft, to lift their curse. 800 were made for the chest of medallions shown in the film. The item is gold-plated metal with a skull and solar design to one side, a geometric pattern to the reverse, 4 cm diameter, weighing 32g. This example is consigned by the designer and maker of the medallion, Keir Lusby, Prop Maker at Shepperton Studios at the time of the film, who has provided a letter of authenticity.
ProvenanceFurther background on the making of this item, can be viewed here, in Keir Lusby's blogpost: https://ourlifewithprops.wordpress.com/2016/07/20/pirates-of-the-caribbean-cortes-gold/
Auction: Dawsons Discovery, 17th Sep, 2025
Join us for our inaugural Dawsons Discovery sale, showcasing an eclectic mix of collectables — from ceramics, bronzes, and decorative art to WWII medals, rare music memorabilia from The Beatles and The Smiths, fine wine, whisky, and more.
Please note: This is an online sale only; there are no bidders in the room.
Dawsons are proud members of the Art Loss Register, so you can buy with confidence.
All items with an upper estimate value equal to or above £1,500 in this catalogue are searched against the ALR database.
Viewing
In person at our saleroom:
Unit 8 Cordwallis Business Park, Clivemont Road, Maidenhead, SL6 7BU
Friday 12th September - 10am-5pm
Monday 15th September - 10am-5pm
Tuesday 16th September - 10am-5pm
For jewellery and small unbreakable items, within the UK we offer either Royal Mail Special Delivery postage up to £2500 in value, or scheduled courier delivery for values above - please contact us to arrange shipping to your door.
International Buyers: Please contact recommended shippers below:
Mailboxes (MBE): 01628 633336 maidenhead@centres.mbe.uk
Sackville-West: 02080 909988 office@sackvillewest.co.uk
Pack & Send Reading: 0118 958 4498 reading@packsend.co.uk
ThePackengers: 0203 154 4363 hellolondon@thepackengers.com
