AUTHENTICITY
The Propabilia Certificate Of Authenticity (COA) is your guarantee that you have purchased a genuine piece of movie or television history. This document has become the standard measure of both provenance and chain of ownership in the field of collecting Entertainment Memorabilia.
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The Propabilia COA clearly displays our company logo and web address. The document will contain the production title in the top field, and a code number and item name below.
Printed on heavy card stock, our COAs come with a plastic holder for protection. Each COA is hand signed by the authenticator and embossed with the Propabilia authenticity seal in the right hand corner. |
Propabilia COA
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Our items are sourced directly production companies, cast, and crew members. Every item sold through the Propabilia store is guaranteed by our COA to be a authentic piece of production used memorabilia. A record of each item is also kept for future reference. Further provenance in the form of production tags and reference information (see below for examples) is provided whenever possible.
An example of the provenance that can be provided whenever possible is shown below.
Tom Hardy's ring from 'Legend' with costume continuity label.
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Auction tag from Bonhams 'Film Costumes And Military Uniforms' sale, August 3rd 1987.
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If needed, buyers should request further information on the item prior to purchase. Customers should understand that multiple items are manufactured for use in this industry, and not every one of them may be seen on screen. This is especially true for paper items. The terms 'production made' and 'screen match' are often used to differentiate.
In the event of loss, replacement COA's cannot be provided.
DEFINITION OF TERMS
Screen Matched - Matches to the scene in the tv series or movie. This has become easier with patterned costume as art departments have become increasingly good at matching exact paint work and distressing on key hero props.
Production used - was made for the production and was a part of the production process. This does not apply to items made from molds after a production has ended.
Screen Used - a production made or acquired item (usually a prop, costume, or set piece) that appears in a tv series or movie.
Since 'use' cannot be verified without a screen match, the term is essentially meaningless. It is now used as a popular search engine key word for listings on auction sites. The term originates with a memorabilia company that has since closed.
In the event of loss, replacement COA's cannot be provided.
DEFINITION OF TERMS
Screen Matched - Matches to the scene in the tv series or movie. This has become easier with patterned costume as art departments have become increasingly good at matching exact paint work and distressing on key hero props.
Production used - was made for the production and was a part of the production process. This does not apply to items made from molds after a production has ended.
Screen Used - a production made or acquired item (usually a prop, costume, or set piece) that appears in a tv series or movie.
Since 'use' cannot be verified without a screen match, the term is essentially meaningless. It is now used as a popular search engine key word for listings on auction sites. The term originates with a memorabilia company that has since closed.