The legendary dragon eggs that accompanied Emilia Clarke‘s Daenerys Targaryen during the opening chapter of Game of Thrones are preparing for a remarkable new journey, this time inside an auction room rather than the Seven Kingdoms. After remaining in private ownership for 15 years, the original production-used set of three dragon eggs, complete with the wooden presentation chest, will be auctioned by Heritage Auctions on July 15.
Bidding has reached $21,000, but collectors expect a much higher final price. Previous prototype eggs sold for $50,000 to $100,000 each, making this one of the rarest Game of Thrones collectibles.
Quick Read:
- Original Game of Thrones dragon eggs are going to auction after 15 years.
- The set includes three production-used eggs and a wooden chest.
- Heritage Auctions will host the sale on July 15.
Original Dragon eggs could command record auction price
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These are not replica collectibles or promotional display pieces. The three dragon eggs first appeared in Game of Thrones Season 1, Episode 1, “Winter Is Coming,” when Magister Illyrio Mopatis, portrayed by Roger Allam, presented them to Daenerys Targaryen as a wedding gift before her marriage to Khal Drogo, played by Jason Momoa.
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The eggs later resurfaced inside Khal Drogo’s tent during Episode 2 before becoming central to another memorable scene in Episode 6, where Viserys Targaryen, portrayed by Harry Lloyd, attempted to steal them. Their greatest significance arrived during the Season 1 finale, where the treasured relics hatched into Drogon, Rhaegal, and Viserion, marking the long-awaited return of dragons to Westeros.
The accompanying wooden chest is equally noteworthy. According to Heritage Auctions, this version is believed to have served as a backup prop, while the chest featured on screen carried additional exterior detailing. Even so, the auction includes both the production-used dragon eggs and their original presentation case, making the offering exceptionally desirable for collectors.
The owner explains why he finally decided to sell
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Alex Robson acquired the dragon eggs directly from HBO in 2011 after winning a competition and has safeguarded them ever since. Reflecting on that experience, Robson told Entertainment Weekly:
“I remember it all being a huge shock that something so culturally everywhere at the time was sat in my house. I was only 18 years old then, too. I put the eggs in the back of my room at the time, hidden away to keep them safe, and occasionally took them out to admire them.”
As home renovations prompted him to reorganize his belongings, Robson decided to find out what the collection might be worth. Although he remains devoted to the franchise, he felt the artifacts deserved greater appreciation than years spent in storage. He explained:
“Despite being a huge fan, they were sitting in storage most of the time, and someone else could hopefully appreciate them more.”
Robson also acknowledged that previous sales influenced his decision.
“Knowing my eggs were even better, production used, and a full set of three with the gift chest too, I realized how much value I was sitting on. That kind of money is too life-changing to not sell.”
Today, dragon egg props exist in greater numbers because House of the Dragon frequently features Targaryens alongside their dragons. During the events of Game of Thrones, however, Daenerys’ three eggs symbolized the rebirth of dragonkind itself, giving these original production pieces extraordinary historical value within the franchise.
Collectors will discover whether expectations become reality when Heritage Auctions opens bidding on July 15. With a complete production history and undeniable television significance, these dragon eggs may rewrite the record books for Game of Thrones memorabilia. Would you place a bid if fortune smiled upon you, or would you rather see them preserved inside a museum?
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