Well, this is one way to build your Thorin-related collection . . .

But I wouldn’t recommend it.

Here’s the link to the story about the lady who stole TH and LOTR memorabilia said to be worth half a million dollars~

http://www.dailyfreeman.com/articles/2013/05/31/blotter/doc51a87ff019283177297624.txt

And having seen her photo, I can state it is definitely NOT Bechep. Which was a huge relief. *phew*

 

UPDATE:

Please note this news article, which suggests these were the property of Sir Peter and not RA’s  items as has been speculated–I am sure there are multiples of everything for a project like this.

http://www.facebook.com/l.php?u=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.newsday.com%2Fbrenda-mckay-hawked-stolen-hobbit-movie-props-on-ebay-police-say-1.5377192%3Fqr%3D1&h=CAQH-j31X

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