Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone, Golden Snitch

replica movie prop

Full size replica of the elusive snitch; fast, agile, and enchanted to avoid capture in the game of Quidditch.  Pursued by each team's Seeker, catching the snitch awards a point bonus and also ends the game. 

This replica, in brass with sterling silver wings, was one of 50 given to studio executives and other VIPs on release of the first film. The box for this particular snitch is unusual in that it has a large brass plaque on the lid, instead of just the smaller 'Golden Snitch' plaque. The inscription suggests that this one was given to UK asset finance firm Lombard, presumably in recognitiion of their assistance in financing the production.