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Jon Snow's (Kit Harington) metal finale dagger from David Benioff and D. B. Weiss' Game of Thrones. In the series finale episode "The Iron Throne," Jon Snow surveyed the destruction from Daenerys Targaryen's (Emilia Clarke) razing of King's Landing and the resulting authoritarianism the Queen of Dragons had ushered in after "liberating" the Seven Kingdoms from Cersei Lannister (Lena Headey). Torn between love, loyalty, and the morality he had learned from his uncle, Eddard Stark (Sean Bean), Jon struggled with his feelings after he witnessed Daenerys' tyrannical behavior firsthand.
Jon attempted to dissuade her from her dark path and embrace mercy in his last bid to save her, but ultimately plunged his dagger into her heart during their last kiss. Despite having done the right thing for the people of the Seven Kingdoms, Jon grieved over her and prepared himself to be burned by dragon fire upon being discovered, only for Drogon to melt the Iron Throne in his own rage.
"The Iron Throne" was the most-watched installment in the series' history, with Harington later nominated for Outstanding Lead Actor in a Drama Series for his heartwrenching performance, and Benioff and Weiss nominated for directing and writing the episode. The finale set the stage for House of the Dragon, a spin-off prequel designed to cater to audiences' love for House Targaryen, which premiered in 2022.
Over its eight-year run, Game of Thrones attracted record viewership on HBO and earned multiple Emmy Award® records, including for the most wins of any scripted television show. It is today regarded amongst the greatest programs in TV history, as well as the most influential fantasy universes of the modern era.
This piece originated with a production source and was obtained alongside several other prop swords (not included here); the dagger itself is a purchased piece rather than custom-made for the show. It features an ornate braided patterning on the grip. It is accompanied by a metal sheath wrapped in black leather. The dagger shows evidence of tarnishing to the metal and wear consistent with on-set use, handling, and age. Dimensions: 18.5" x 5" x 1.25" (47 cm x 12.75 cm x 3.25 cm)
Blade was dulled by production.
Estimate: $20,000 - 40,000
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This item comes with a Propstore Certificate of Authenticity.