Pirates of the Caribbean Screen-Worn medallion up for auction
According to pirate legend, this gold medallion was one of the 882 identical pieces of Aztec gold found within the doomed Treasure of Cortes.
After briefly seizing the treasure, the crew of the Black Pearl are cursed to spend all eternity searching for every piece of the scattered coins, which inevitably leads them to an encounter with Jack Sparrow, Will Turner, and its bearer, Elizabeth Swann.
Elizabeth Swann, portrayed by Keira Knightley, was the daughter of the governor of Port Royal, Keira Knightley. Once a proper English lady, Elizabeth was taken by pirates because of the medallion in her possession.
Throughout the movie, Elizabeth was changed into a courageous pirate. Elizabeth, although betrothed to an Englishman, longs to marry for love, and she has found that in Will Turner. Elizabeth finally marries Will just before Will’s death and conversion into the immortal Captain of the Flying Dutchman.
This screen-used medallion worn by actress Keira Knightley in the 2003 adventure film Pirates of the Caribbean: Curse of the Black Pearl will be auctioned by will be auctioned by Boston-based RR Auction.
The gold-colored metal medallion, 1.25″ in diameter, features a central skull surrounded by ancient Aztec-inspired designs. The medallion can be viewed throughout the film hanging from a necklace worn by Knightley’s character Elizabeth Swann.
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