From the arenas of ancient Rome to the green highlands of Scotland, Rancati stageprops have armed legions of actors whole armies of heroes and extras alike. Do you remember Radames's sword in Aida, or the helmets in Ben Hur or the scimitars used in The Last Emperor? They did away with enemies and avenged passion and honour; but above all they managed to win the battle against time, leaving us with a lasting memory of such unforgettable events. Nothing more than objects created in iron, wood, plastic and leather by true "craftsmen of entertainment", yet capable of transforming fiction into reality.