Written by Abby | 4th July 2018
Happy birthday Harrison Ford! In honour of Ford's birthday on 13th July, we’re getting inspired by one of his most famous film franchises: Indiana Jones. With some unique objects from our auctions, you can achieve that 1930s archaeologist action hero look and feel.
All objects pictured above and throughout the article have appeared in our weekly online auctions
Foto credit: Disney
Relics
Who could forget the iconic scene in ‘Raiders of the Lost Ark’ when Indy swaps the idol for a bag of sand. The films all revolve around the hunt for relics and the adventures that get them there. You don’t have to search very far on Catawiki however because we regularly have crucifixes in our Devotional Items auction similar to the cross of Coronado, chalices in our Antiques auction like those in the final test of ‘The Last Crusade’ and even crystal skulls in our Mineral Spheres & Carvings auction. Enjoy the thrill of the hunt and search for more treasures in our weekly Archaeological Finds & Remains auctions...who knows what relics you may discover?
Maps
Everyone who has seen any of the Indiana Jones films will remember the iconic cutscenes showing a map superimposed over shots of the travels and the red line marking Indy’s journey. What better way to give your home the real Indiana Jones look and feel than with an antique map from our Cartography auction.
Accessories
Indy risked his life for his hat on several occasions. So where would our inspiration list be without a hat. The style he wears in the films is a sable fedora, but if you want to put your own spin on the look there are many other styles in our Fashion auctions. Another essential accessory is a vintage briefcase or messenger bag. Whether you're on an adventure or giving a lecture in the classroom, your Indiana Jones look won't be complete without such an accessory to carry the essentials.
Motorcycles
Motorcycles make an appearance in multiple Indiana Jones movies, our favourite moment being the father-son trip in the BMW R75 with side car. Here at Catawiki, we offer weekly Motorcycle auctions featuring both vintage models and modern classics.
Antique weapons
It may be a bit out of the box, but antique weaponry can make some great decoration. Indy’s most memorable weapon was the whip, but other weapons including various swords, guns and even a tank were used throughout the film series as well. Such weapons from this time period can regularly be found in our Militaria & Antique Weaponry auction.
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Inspired to start your own adventure? Visit our weekly auctions and discover a variety of objects from 1930s and other brilliant items to give your home that adventurous archaeologist look and feel.
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