There are millions of autograph collectors worldwide, particularly from the USA and the Far East. Investing in autographs is not a new idea. In fact, it has already proved to be just as profitable as other mainstream investment avenues such as stocks and oil.

The Fraser’s 100 Autograph Index, created in 2004, gives investors an indication of the most profitable names to invest in and shows an increase of almost 280% in the 11 year period from 1997 - a average compound increase of 12.9% per annum.

Please note, to keep your investment secure we also offer free storage and insurance with all portfolio purchases for the duration of the investment.

To discuss any portfolios further or if you would like purchase individual items, please call us on +44 (0)20 7557 4430 or email investment@stanleygibbons.co.uk.

If you would like to see our complete range of autographs, manuscripts and memorabilia from King Henry VIII to current day, please visit www.frasersautographs.com.

Film Memorabilia

 

 

SPEED - KEANU REEVES -- Film, TV & Theatre

A rubber Colt 1911 prop gun used by Keanu Reeves as officer Jack Traven in the 1994 film 'Speed'. Mounted, framed and glazed together with a photograph of a scene in the film showing Reeves using the gun. A superb piece of film used prop memorabilia sold together with a letter of authenticity from the film's weapon co-ordinator.

£2,500.00

GLADIATOR -- Film, TV & Theatre

A fantastic opportunity to own a piece of film memorabilia used in Ridley Scott's multi-Oscar winning film, 'Gladiator'. A foam wood-effect axe, (handle measures approx. 41inch. and the blade 11 inch. at widest point) painted in brown and black with a rubber blade used by the Germanic Barbarian leader to taunt the Romans at the beginning of the 2000 film.

£1,500.00

DAVIS, MILES -- Music

A fantastic piece of personal memorabilia; a long multi-coloured stripy jacket, made by Kohshin Satoh; worn in the 1986 Spike Lee music video 'Tutu'. Accompanied by a signed letter of authenticity from Davis' personal assistant Mikel Elam, who was with Davis from 1987 until his death in September 1991. In fine condition.

£1,000.00

SAVING PRIVATE RYAN -- Film, TV & Theatre

A prop plastic US army helmet worn by an extra in the 1998 Spielberg film 'Saving Private Ryan'. A fabulous opportunity to own a piece of worn memorabilia from this powerful re-creation of WWII's D-day invasion and the immediate aftermath. Some flaking to the green camouflage paint covering the helmet.

£975.00

HANKS, TOM -- Film, TV & Theatre

A fantastic piece of film memorabilia from the 1994 film 'Forest Gump'. An olive green "Boonie" hat, worn by Hanks. The hat has screened vents, branch loops and adjustable chin strap. Mounted, framed and glazed to an overall size of 22.5x17.5 in, together with a small photograph of Hanks in the movie. In fine condition.

£775.00

AUSTIN POWERS -- Film, TV & Theatre

A record with the 'Dr. Evil' logo printed on the label, used in the production of the 1999 film 'Austin Powers: The Spy Who Shagged Me". The LP can be seen n the scene where Dr. Evil sang with Mini-Me, 'Just The Two Of Us'. A great item of comedy memorabilia.

£750.00

REEVES, KEANU -- Film, TV & Theatre

A pair of woven straw slippers worn by Keanu Reeves in the 1993 Bernardo Bertolucci film 'Little Buddha' in which he played the character of Buddha Siddhartha. A fantastic piece of film worn memorabilia.

£475.00

STAR WARS -- Film, TV & Theatre

A superb piece of prop memorabilia from one the classic films of all time. Two pieces of Krayt Dragon bone used in the production/ filming of 'Star Wars, Episode IV. A New Hope'. The off-white/grey pieces of fibreglass bone measuring approx. 10x6cm and 18x4.5 cm are first as part of a large skeleton of a krayt dragon in the background of the scene when C-3PO is lost in the Dune Sea on Tatooine. Mounted on to sheet of glass and framed together with a picture of the dragon's skeleton as a whole and a gold presentation plague which reads "Star Wars, Krayt Dragon Bone". An outstanding piece of prop memorabilia.

£450.00

THE WORLD IS NOT ENOUGH -- Film, TV & Theatre

A fantastic piece of prop memorabilia used in the production/filming of the 1999 James Bond adventure 'The World Is Not Enough'. A jar of Zukovsky Caviar manufactured by Bond villain Valentin Zukovsky, played by Robbie Coltrane in the film. A superb piece of film used memorabilia.

£175.00