Fashions go in phases and I’ve recently noticed a steady decline in interest in the Tenth Doctor’s coat.
As I haven’t been commissioned to make one for quite a while now, and I have been focusing on a number of other projects which MORE than keep me busy, I’ve decided for the first time to make my renowned screen-accurate self-striped lining available to buy by the metre!
Made from 100% viscose, it’s 1.5 metres (60 inches) wide and in the authentic deep navy colour with a woven double self-stripe, just like the real thing as seen in Louise Page’s swatch sample book which she took to Gallifrey One a few years back.
I’m asking £25 per metre, and I would recommend getting three metres to comfortably line a Tennant coat.
As you can see, it’s difficult to tell the difference between the real coat and one lined with the fabric I had made!
Louise was suitably impressed when she saw it first hand.
If you are interested, I’d recommend getting your order in sooner rather than later, as once the cloth is gone, I am unlikely to get it rewoven as costs have soared since it was woven in 2012.
The self-Striped lining is
available at £25 per metre.
UK shipping is £10 by Special Delivery,
and overseas is £30 by next-day FedEx.
Message me at tennantcoat@me.com
to place your order.
After Bamfords nipped in earlier this month an stole Bonhams thunder, it’s now time for the summer Film and Entertainment auction at Bonhams in Knightsbridge.
There is a mix of new items; some items previously sold; and some items from previous sales that went unsold, now listed with lower estimates.
For the Tenth Doctor it’s an item previously sold at auction; for Sarah Jane Adventures its an item new to auction; and for Torchwood it’s items that went unsold last time they appeared for sale.
As usual I have separated the items by Doctor era, and you can see the rest of the items here:
Here are just the lots relating to the Tenth Doctor era (plus Torchwood and Sarah Jane Adventures)
Lot 60 Torchwood: a large collection of costumes, BBC, 2006-2009, comprising: one complete and two part costumes for Nerys Hughes as Brenda Williams in Something Borrowed (2008); one complete costume and a soiled shirt for Rik Makarem as Dr Ruipesh Pantanjali in Day One (2006); one complete and one part school uniform costume, including duplicates, for Madeleine Rakic-Platt as Lily Frobisher (2009); one complete costume and a fur trimmed flying jacket for Louise Delamere as Diane Holmes in Out of Time (2006) (41) Estimate£200 - 300 Sold for £400
Lot 61 Sarah Jane Adventures, Series 4 Episode 11: Elisabeth Sladen as Sarah Jane Smith, part costume, 2010, comprising; a turquoise Joseph jersey top & cornflower blue Whistles waistcoat (2) Estimate£500 - 700 Sold for £350
Lot 75 Doctor Who / Kylie Minogue, Series 4 Episode 'Voyage Of The Damned': Kylie Minogue as Astrid Peth, a waitress costume,
2007, a waitress dress, of black satin fabric, with ruched overlaid black taffeta sleeves, A-line with white coloured net detail to neck line and applied rhinestone buttons to front, with pleated skirt, with label inside inscribed Astrid-wire, Kylie, together with a matching pair of bloomers, of black cotton with overlaid taffeta effect fabric, with label inscribed inside Standin Stunt Double and a pair of lace up knee length heeled boots, labelled and inscribed inside 15580. 3 1/2 BMIR, Astrid Big, worn by Kylie's stunt double during the episode Estimate£2,000 - 3,000 UNSOLD
The Radio Times has a decades long association with Doctor Who, and their website regularly reflects this. They often run news stories and more lately have have just-for-fun quizzes.
One published this week of particular interest to Tenth Doctor cosplayers ask you to put his costumes in screen-worn order.
I had a real nice and unexpected email from a client this weekend.
Canyon bought a Tennant Coat from me last year, and has been enjoying wearing it as part of his Tenth Doctor cosplay.
With a friend of his, he recently rented out a photo studio for a personal photoshoots and took some great pictures documenting his costume.
He got some good pictures of the coat, which I wanted to share with you. The coat looks great and he was particularly was happy with the first photo because it showed off the coat’s wonderful bespoke lining.
If you’re on the look out for those rare costume cards - especially the swatches of his suit and coat - here are some listings I found this month on eBay.
Some of these listings have multiple copies on offer, so if you’re collecting, grab one while you can.
Lot 77 Torchwood: A collection of costumes for John Barrowman as Captain Jack Harkness, BBC, 2008-2009, Fragments – a cream jersey 'period' shirt with a cotton pleated front, a set of green and red striped button braces (2); Exit Wounds – a costume, including; a pale blue shirt with blood stains and machine gun bullet holes (1); Day Four – a costume, including; a blue shirt (1);
various single costume pieces, including; four duplicate mid-blue shirts, two duplicate cream shirts, four duplicate royal blue shirts, four duplicate cornflower blue shirts, three duplicate blue denim shirts, four duplicate royal blue shirts, three duplicate navy shirts, a pair of dark grey trousers, a pair of brown trousers, two duplicate pairs of airforce blue trousers, two duplicate pairs of navy pleated trousers, two duplicate pairs of navy cotton trousers (32)
So, after a number of lack-lustre auctions, it finally looks like Bonhams has a genuine challenger to their Entertainment Memorabilia sales.
PropStore.com have been selling high-end props and costumes for sometime now, including the occasional Doctor Who piece.
But this month they are holding a live auction at the BFI IMAX cinema in Waterloo - for all intents and purposes a Bonhams style auction.
there‘s some amazing stuff on offer, from Mr Spock’s costume from classic Star Trek, to costumes from Back To The Future, the Alien and Star Wars films.
And unlike the last couple of years of Bonhams auctions, there are is a good spread of quality items on offer to attract the interest of the dedicated Doctor Who fans out there.
Here are just the lots relating to
the Tenth Doctor
Lot 98 “Daleks in Manhattan” Pig Slave Jumpsuit and Boots
A jumpsuit and boots from the BBC sci-fi television series Doctor Who. Pig Slaves wore this costume in the fourth episode of the third season, titled “Daleks in Manhattan.”
The costume consists of a faded pink cotton jumpsuit with buttons running down the front and black elasticated cuffs and a pair of brown leather lace-up boots. A small label in the collar of the jumpsuit reads “ME467” and the boots are marked “Marston” with an inventory sticker on the sole of the left boot that reading “Doctor Who – Daleks in Manhattan.” The costume displays light signs of wear and remains in very good condition. Dimensions: jumpsuit marked size 100/39.37
Estimate £200-300 Sold for £275
Lot 101 "The Runaway Bride" Empress of the Racnoss (Sarah Parish) Bust
An Empress of the Racnoss (Sarah Parish) bust from the BBC sci-fi television series Doctor Who. Combining production-used components from the episode “The Runaway Bride” and custom made face appliance, the bust was later used as part of the Doctor Who Experience exhibition.
The torso and arms are constructed from thick foam with a latex skin that is fastened at the rear with hook and eye clasps. The claws, which were fixed in place for use in the exhibition, are made of fibreglass. The custom made facial appliances are made of foam latex, with the entire assembly supported by a fibreglass body form. The various components are finished in an insect-like red and black paint scheme with the facial appliances painted to replicate the finish of the production pieces.
Displaying wear including tears in the latex and foam from use, the piece remains in good condition. Dimensions: 50 cm x 88 cm x 122 cm (19 ¾” x 31 ½” x 48”)
Estimate £4,000-5,000 Withdrawn
Lot 104 "The Christmas Invasion" Sycorax Costume Accessories
A set of Sycorax costume accessories from the BBC sci-fi television series Doctor Who. These accessories were worn by the aliens who attempted to take over Earth on Christmas Day in the episode called “The Christmas Invasion.”
The set features a pair of felt boots, a pair of leather gloves and a collection of beaded decoration with prop bones attached. Both the boots and gloves feature rubber armour plate detailing with straps securing the armour in place. The pieces display minor wear from use including marks to the paint finish on the bone fragments. They remain in good condition.
Dimensions: boots marked size 28
Estimate £50-100 Sold for £275
Lot 107 "The Christmas Invasion" Sycorax Partial Costume
A partial Sycorax costume from the BBC sci-fi television series Doctor Who. This costume was worn by the aliens who attempted to take over Earth on Christmas Day in the episode called “The Christmas Invasion.”
The costume features an overcoat made of red crushed velvet, a pair of encrusted leather gauntlets with fitted rubber armour plates, a brown leather belt and a pair of boots with rubber armour plates and leather strapping. Beaded sashes with prop bones attached complete the look of the creature. The boots are marked “S. Mulhollome” internally.
Displaying minor wear from use including tears in the coat and the rubber on the right glove, the costume remains in very good condition.
Estimate £300-400 Sold for £700
Lot 108 "The Christmas Invasion" Sycorax Complete Costume
A Sycorax costume from the BBC sci-fi television series Doctor Who. This costume was worn by the aliens who attempted to take over Earth on Christmas Day in the episode called “The Christmas Invasion.”
The costume features a set of trousers, collar, tunic and overcoat made of red crushed velvet and wool, a pair of leather gloves, a brown leather belt and a pair of boots. Mesh-like synthetic material has been used to replicate the look of lizard skin on the arms and neck. Beaded sashes with prop bones attached complete the look of the creature. The boots are marked “Youssef Kerkour Detering” internally. The trousers are marked “Sean.” Displaying minor wear from use, the costume remains in very good condition. Dimensions: measures 62cm (24 ½”) across the chest
Estimate £600-800 Sold for £1,500
Lot 109 "The Christmas Invasion" Sycorax Partial Costume
A partial Sycorax costume from the BBC sci-fi television series Doctor Who. This costume was used for the episode “The Christmas Invasion” in which the aliens attempted to take over Earth on Christmas Day.
The costume is comprised of an overcoat made of red crushed velvet, a pair of encrusted leather gauntlets with fitted rubber armour plates, a brown leather belt and a pair of felt boots with rubber armour plates and velcro strapping. Beaded sashes with prop bones attached complete the look of the creature.
Displaying some minor wear from use including tears in the costume remains in very good condition.
Estimate £300-400 Sold for £800
Lot 114 Cyberman Exhibition Costume
A Cyberman costume display created for the Doctor Who Experience exhibition. This iteration of the Cyberman was used from the show’s second season until their replacement in sixth season. Created by Millennium FX, the creators of the show’s original Cybermen, this costume display features components pulled from the costume’s original moulds and suspended around a metal armature and expanding foam frame. The armour is made from fibreglass with a cold-cast aluminium finish that is polished to a metallic sheen. A foam rubber body suit replicating the appearance of tubing is worn underneath. A removable panel on the back reveals a motor which, when powered via a U.K. mains power supply, causes the torso to twist anti-clockwise several degrees to replicate the movement of the show’s monsters. Blue LEDs powered by a 12v battery are installed in the Cyberman’s mouth.
Standing on a MDF stand, the costume has been distressed with scratches to replicate production wear and exhibits evidence of running repairs from its time in use at the exhibition. The piece remains overall in very good condition.
Dimensions: 51 cm x 80 cm x 192 cm (20” x 31 ½” x 75 ½”)
As this item contains electronic components, every effort has been made to describe them accurately; however no guarantee or warranty is made as to functionality, lifespan or safety of those components. It is entirely incumbent on the new owner to satisfy themselves as to their safe use and maintenance.
Estimate £8,000-10,000 Withdrawn
Lot 115 Ood Exhibition Paint Test Bust
A paint test bust created for the Doctor Who Experience exhibition. Created by Millennium FX, the special effects company responsible for creating the Ood, this bust was made to illustrate the raw, unfinished Ood head and the final finished creature.
The head is made of silicone and presented on an expanding foam body form. One half of the head remains completely unfinished, with lengths of untrimmed silicon still present from casting, while the other has been fully finished with dappled flesh tones and the addition of long silicon tentacles.The piece remains in excellent condition. Dimensions: 30 cm x 54 cm x 55 cm (12” x 21 ¼” x 21 ¾”)
Estimate £300-500 Withdrawn
You can see my photos from when I visited the auction preview here
Lot 123 Daleks In Manhattan/Evolution Of The Daleks, 2007, Andrew Garfield as Frank
a complete costume, comprising;
a flat cap of brown tweed, a khaki wool jacket with pleated breast pocket, a cream shirt with blue and brown stripe, a pair of fingerless gloves, a cream coloured cotton vest bearing several labels inside, a pair of brown wool trousers with braces and a pair of brown leather boots with inscribed label inside 'Frank', with original BBC returns bag (11) FOOTNOTES Provenance: Ex-lot 167, Entertainment Memorabilia, Bonhams Knightsbridge, 15th December 2011. Sold for £400 at that time. Although relatively unknown when starring in this 2007 episode of Doctor Who, Andrew Garfield has more recently starred in The Social Network, Never Let Me Go and as Peter Parker/Spider-Man.
Estimate£500 - £600 Sold for £475
Lot 124 Daleks In Manhattan/Evolution Of The Daleks, 2007, Miranda Raison as Tallulah
a complete costume, comprising: a dark purple dress with pink satin effect petal shaped collar, together with matching belt, pink slip and a pair of brown leather 'Dolly' shoes (5) FOOTNOTES Provenance: Ex-lot 168, Entertainment Memorabilia, Bonhams Knightsbridge, 15th December 2011. Sold for £688 at that time.
Estimate£150 -200 Sold for £225
Lot 125 Human Nature/The Family Of Blood, 2007, David Tennant as the Tenth Doctor
a costume comprising: a three-piece suit, worn during the sequence where the Doctor is hiding under the persona of the Teacher John Smith, comprising a grey/ blue tweed suit with brown/ cream plastic buttons, together with a brown paisley-type tie, all items bearing 1980s Morris Angel & Sons Ltd. labels (4) FOOTNOTES Provenance: Ex-lot 174, Entertainment Memorabilia, Bonhams Knightsbridge, 15th December 2011. Sold for £938 at that time.
As I haven’t been commissioned to make one for quite a while now, and I have been focusing on a number of other projects which MORE than keep me busy, I’ve decided for the first time to make my renowned screen-accurate self-striped lining available to buy by the metre!
As you can see, it’s difficult to tell the difference between the real coat and one lined with the fabric I had made!
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