For sale: Jack Nicholson's Shining axe and Samuel L Jackson's lightsaber

Film fans will be able to acquire pieces of Hollywood history as memorabilia from the world’s most famous movies is sold at auction.

Roman general armour worn by Russell Crowe in Gladiator and Jack Nicholson’s axe from The Shining are among items to go on sale at Prop Store’s annual live auction of film and TV memorabilia this autumn.

Rare lots on offer at the live-streamed auction, held at London’s BFI Imax and presented by Odeon, are anticipated to fetch a total of more than £6m.