Overview
This is an original piece of movie memorabilia from the 1982 release of Steven Spielberg's 'E.T.', featuring a gold-tone chain and an enameled pendant.
Preliminary identification
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Overview
This is an original piece of movie memorabilia from the 1982 release of Steven Spielberg's 'E.T.', featuring a gold-tone chain and an enameled pendant.
Story
In the summer of 1982, a small animatronic alien changed cinema forever, and this necklace was right there on the front lines of the resulting 'E.T. Mania.'
Maker / Origin
Aviva Enterprises was a San Francisco-based powerhouse in the 1970s and 80s, famously known for holding the licenses to major properties like Peanuts (Snoopy) and E.T. Their 'Star Power' division was…
Condition & Value
The item is in its original packaging. There is visible shelf wear including soft corners and minor creasing on the cardstock, and light scuffing on the plastic blister pack. The card remains unpunched, which is a desirable trait for display-focused collectors.
Full Research
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Comparable demand stays strongest where maker, originality, and venue confidence line up. Broader examples still trade, but the range tightens quickly when provenance, condition, or selling lane fit is missing.
Best Venue
Specialty auction or a focused dealer with buyers already in this lane.
Regional auction
· Jun 2024Signed example with light edge wear and original frame.
$1,280
Dealer archive
· Mar 2024Comparable format with stronger provenance and cleaner surface.
$1,450
Marketplace sale
· Jan 2024Smaller related piece with visible craquelure and trimmed margins.
$980
Estate platform
· Oct 2023Period match with softer condition and weaker subject matter.
$1,150
Auction result
· Aug 2023Close market lane comp with similar material and presentation.
$1,375