Attention, my pretties, it appears that the Wicked Witch of the West’s renowned hourglass has actually discovered a brand-new house. The signature Wizard of Oz prop just recently cost $495,000. Heritage Auctions, a company that’s understood for auctioning off antiques, explained it as the “most well-known and identifiable wrist watch in movie history.” The piece played a main function in the motion picture, with which the Wicked Witch threatens Dorothy, stating with the hourglass in hand, “You see that? That’s just how much longer you’ve got to live! And it isn’t long, my quite! it isn’t long! I can’t wait permanently to get those shoes!” Throughout the scene, the electronic camera focuses on the hourglass and reveals that Dorothy’s good friends, Scarecrow, Tin Man and Cowardly Lion, are lacking time to conserve her from the Wicked Witch. Wizard of Oz Courtesy of Everett Collection While numerous variations of the hourglass were produced for the movie, the one that offered on Dec. 17 was constructed of wood and papier-mâché. It was utilized in the climactic scene where the Witch holds it above her head in an act of defiance versus Dorothy and her pals as they attempt to leave. According to Heritage Auctions, the hourglass’ Gothic frame was crafted by studio craftsmens, who consisted of winged gargoyles set down on top of its spiraled columns. The glass was likewise hand-blown and filled with red shine later on for screen functions, as the shine does not fit through the glass’ narrow neck. After The Wizard of Oz, it was utilized in other movies besides The Wizard of Oz, like Babes on Broadway (1941 ), Diane (1956 ), and 7 Faces of Dr. Lao (1964 ). THR Newsletters Sign up for THR news directly to your inbox every day Subscribe Sign Up
‘Wizard of Oz’ Hourglass Prop Sells for $495,000 at Auction
