Star Wars lightsaber used by Darth Vader to go up for auction

The prop is estimated to sell for up to €2.6m.
Darth Vader’s lightsaber is up for auction (Propstore/PA)

Darth Vader’s lightsaber is up for auction (Propstore/PA)

Wed, 16 Jul, 2025 - 11:13
Lauren Del Fabbro

The Star Wars lightsaber used by villain Darth Vader will go under the hammer for the first time.

The weapon and duelling prop used in the 1980s films, Star Wars: The Empire Strikes Back and Star Wars: Return Of The Jedi, will go up for auction in September.

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