The William Ware Theiss Estate Auction - Dec 12, 1993 - Butterfield & Butterfield

Bill Theiss was the Costume Designer for Star Trek: The Original Series and the creator of all of the Starfleet uniforms and futuristic human and alien wardrobe that appeared in the original 79 episodes of TOS. He is especially remembered for his daring and revealing designs that adorned the female guest stars of the series, as well as his unconventional use of materials. The Butterfield and Butterfield December 12, 1993 Entertainment Memorabilia auction held in Los Angeles featured 144 different lots of property from the William Ware Theiss Collection and represents the largest public offering of Original Series screen used costumes ever to take place. Mr. Theiss specifically instructed that the proceeds from the sale of his Star Trek collection be used to benefit Project Angel Food, an LA-based non-profit agency that serves hundreds of meals on a daily basis to those challenged by HIV-AIDS, cancer and other diseases. An earlier article on this website reprinted a rare interview with Bill Theiss that was held in 1988 - just 4 years before he passed away. It may be viewed at http://startrekpropauthority.blogspot.com/2008/05/bill-theiss-lost-interview-rare.html and provides some unique insights into the creative mind of one of the major designers of the Star Trek TOS universe, who was as compassionate as he was extraordinarily talented.

Below are some selected highlights from the memorabilia that was offered at the December 12, 1993 auction. The final prices realized for individual lots are included where known.






Sold for: $18,400



Sold for: $9,200



Sold for: $403



Sold for: $805



Sold for: $690



Sold for: $1,380



Sold for: $1,150



Sold for: $259



Sold for: $518



Sold for: $8,625



Sold for: $6,325



Lot 829 sold for: $1,150




Sold for: $2,300



Sold for: $575



Sold for: $1,035



Sold for: $978



Sold for: $1,150



Sold for: $575



Sold for: $1,150



Sold for: $10,925





Sold for: $9,200



Sold for: $6,325



Sold for: $920



Sold for: $173







Sold for: $4,887



Sold for: $4,600



Sold for: $5,750



Sold for: $575



Sold for: $920



Sold for: $4,887



Sold for: $1,725





Sold for: $2,300





Sold for: $1,150



Sold for: $1,610



Sold for: $1,035



Sold for: $805



Sold for: $1,955



Sold for: $9,200