You may never get the opportunity to own a work out TARDIS in your life , but for about $ 200 to $ 350Doctor Whofans can own something nearly as iconic : the ointment - colour Converse sneakers favored by Tenth DoctorDavid Tennant . On the morning of May 30 , 2019 , England’sEwbank ’s Auctionswill set out auctioning off hundreds of television and picture show prop , include a well - curated collection ofDoctor Whomemorabilia .
Here ’s the snag : the snitch in question are n’t the ones that The Doctor himself wore ; they were worn by his stunt double . The rationality ? The kicks that Tennant sported in the show were his very own . In fact , in tardy 2018 , the 48 - year - old actor — who will next be ascertain in Amazon ’s adaptation of Neil Gaiman’sGood Omenslater this month — portion out how he had to fight for his preferred footwear .
While speaking at PaleyFest in New York City in October 2018 , Tennant partake in how his version of the Time Lord ’s outfit came to be .
" I had these really sure-enough , battered , pick - coloredConverseshoes that I bring in and I allege , ' I require to wear these . ' And people did n’t care that estimation , " Tennantsaid . The costume department favored a pair of boots , but the thespian was determine . " ' They ’re beautiful boots , ' " he told the producer , " ' But I want to wear these rotten old trainers . " Eventually , he get his way — and the residuum is history .
The stool pigeon are n’t the only bit ofDoctor Whohistory up for cut-rate sale . An original sentry go chargeman from 1987 ’s " Dragonfire " serial publication , which was later used in " Red Dwarf , " is expected to fetch at least $ 250 to $ 500 , while an original script binder from 1984 ’s " Resurrection of The Daleks"—filled with handwritten note and sketch — will likely deal for at least $ 200 .
Visit Ewbank’swebsiteto see the full catalog , and read to bid online .
