Bonhams Launches Espionage Sale with Bond Sub and Enigma Machine
From May 18 to 28, Bonhams will conduct an online auction titled Espionage: Fact and Fiction on bonhams.com, showcasing a blend of historical artifacts and cinematic props related to espionage. Among the items is a unique 3-rotor Heimsoeth & Rinke Enigma I cipher machine from around 1941, with an estimated value of £120,000-160,000. Also featured is the Scubacraft SC3 prototype from the James Bond movie Spectre, a fully functional vehicle. Fred Lawton, Head of Sale, remarked that the auction highlights creativity and innovation, merging reality with fantasy. The collection includes gadgets and props from the Bond franchise as well as authentic Enigma machines from the Second World War.
Key facts
- Bonhams is hosting Espionage: Fact and Fiction sale from 18-28 May on bonhams.com
- Sale includes a rare 3-rotor Heimsoeth & Rinke Enigma I cipher machine, circa 1941, estimate £120,000-160,000
- Scubacraft SC3 prototype from James Bond film Spectre is a highlight
- Scubacraft is a fully engineered prototype vehicle that still operates today
- Fred Lawton is Head of Sale
- Sale features props and gadgets from James Bond film series
- Sale includes real Second World War enigma machines
- The sale explores both fact and fiction in espionage
Entities
Institutions
- Bonhams
Locations
- London
- United Kingdom