Fancy some regal Westerosi armor hanging up in your house? Want to wear it to a battle reenactment? Well, now you can! So long as you're prepared to pay out a small fortune.
Heritage Auctions has Stannis Baratheon's iconic armor, as worn by Stephen Dillane, up for sale. This specific fit was worn during the season 2 premiere "The North Remembers," when Stannis self-proclaims himself the rightful heir to the Iron Throne and vows to take King's Landing by any means necessary. This proclamation ultimately leads to the epic Battle of Blackwater later in the season.
According to the listing, the full attire up for sale includes a leather cassock with chainmail and metal-plated overlay; a pair of brown moleskin trousers; a leather belt with attached scabbard and attached dagger sheath; an action sword measuring 41" x 9", studio-crafted of high-density rubber, brass pommel and snakeskin handle; and an action dagger measuring 15.5" x 2", studio-crafted from high-density rubber.
"This costume was designed to embody Stannis' rigid and formidable personality," Game of Thrones costume designer Michele Clapton said. "The combination of leather, chainmail, and metal plating gives it a weight and authenticity that reflects his uncompromising nature."
In addition, Stephen Dillane weighed in on how the costume allowed him to get immersed in the character and setting. "Wearing this ensemble truly helped me get into character. The weight and design of the costume made Stannis's presence on screen even more imposing."
As of this writing, the bidding on the set stands at $10,500, with exactly a week left on the auction. While Stannis' costume is the standout item in this auction, you can also pick up Theon Greyjoy's sword, a couple of House Baratheon and Lannister pendant banners, and more. There are seven items from Game of Thrones in all. You can find the full listings here.
It's cool that they got quotes from the cast and crew of the show. Last year, HBO itself got involved with a massive Game of Thrones auction that ended up seeing $21 million spend on artifacts from the show, including the dagger Arya Stark used to kill the Night King, the bell Septa Unella used to shame Cersei Lannister through the streets of King's Landing, and the Iron Throne itself.
But there are a lot of props and costumes from the show, and no one auction is going to unload them all. As for this new auction, it's time to act fast if you want to get involved. Send a raven. Send many ravens.
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