- Stock: In Stock
- Brand: LOTR Official
- Model: PN177
- Location: Middle-earth
Available Options
| Diameter (in) | Diameter (mm) | Circumference (in) | Circumference (mm) | US / Canada | UK / NZ / AU |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.570 | 14.5 | 1.790 | 45.5 | 3 1/2 | G |
| 0.578 | 14.7 | 1.815 | 46.1 | 3 3/4 | G 1/2 |
| 0.586 | 14.9 | 1.840 | 46.7 | 4 | H |
| 0.594 | 15.1 | 1.865 | 47.4 | 4 1/4 | H 1/2 |
| 0.602 | 15.3 | 1.890 | 48.0 | 4 1/2 | I |
| 0.610 | 15.5 | 1.915 | 48.7 | 4 3/4 | J |
| 0.618 | 15.7 | 1.941 | 49.3 | 5 | J 1/2 |
| 0.626 | 15.9 | 1.966 | 49.9 | 5 1/4 | K |
| 0.634 | 16.1 | 1.991 | 50.6 | 5 1/2 | K 1/2 |
| 0.642 | 16.3 | 2.016 | 51.2 | 5 3/4 | L |
| 0.650 | 16.5 | 2.041 | 51.8 | 6 | L 1/2 |
| 0.658 | 16.7 | 2.066 | 52.5 | 6 1/4 | M |
| 0.666 | 16.9 | 2.091 | 53.1 | 6 1/2 | M 1/2 |
| 0.674 | 17.1 | 2.116 | 53.8 | 6 3/4 | N |
| 0.682 | 17.3 | 2.141 | 54.4 | 7 | N 1/2 |
| 0.690 | 17.5 | 2.167 | 55.0 | 7 1/4 | O |
| 0.698 | 17.7 | 2.192 | 55.7 | 7 1/2 | O 1/2 |
| 0.706 | 17.9 | 2.217 | 56.3 | 7 3/4 | P |
| 0.714 | 18.1 | 2.242 | 56.9 | 8 | P 1/2 |
| 0.722 | 18.3 | 2.267 | 57.6 | 8 1/4 | Q |
| 0.730 | 18.5 | 2.292 | 58.2 | 8 1/2 | Q 1/2 |
| 0.738 | 18.7 | 2.317 | 58.9 | 8 3/4 | R |
| 0.746 | 18.9 | 2.342 | 59.5 | 9 | R 1/2 |
| 0.754 | 19.2 | 2.368 | 60.1 | 9 1/4 | S |
| 0.762 | 19.4 | 2.393 | 60.8 | 9 1/2 | S 1/2 |
| 0.770 | 19.6 | 2.418 | 61.4 | 9 3/4 | T |
| 0.778 | 19.8 | 2.443 | 62.1 | 10 | T 1/2 |
| 0.786 | 20.0 | 2.468 | 62.7 | 10 1/4 | U |
| 0.794 | 20.2 | 2.493 | 63.3 | 10 1/2 | U 1/2 |
| 0.802 | 20.4 | 2.518 | 64.0 | 10 3/4 | V |
| 0.810 | 20.6 | 2.543 | 64.6 | 11 | V 1/2 |
| 0.818 | 20.8 | 2.569 | 65.2 | 11 1/4 | W |
| 0.826 | 21.0 | 2.594 | 65.9 | 11 1/2 | W 1/2 |
| 0.834 | 21.2 | 2.619 | 66.5 | 11 3/4 | X |
| 0.842 | 21.4 | 2.644 | 67.2 | 12 | X 1/2 |
| 0.850 | 21.6 | 2.669 | 67.8 | 12 1/4 | Y |
| 0.858 | 21.8 | 2.694 | 68.4 | 12 1/2 | Z |
| 0.866 | 22.0 | 2.719 | 69.1 | 12 3/4 | Z 1/2 |
| 0.874 | 22.2 | 2.744 | 69.7 | 13 | - |
| 0.882 | 22.4 | 2.769 | 70.3 | 13 1/4 | Z1 |
| 0.890 | 22.6 | 2.795 | 71.0 | 13 1/2 | - |
| 0.898 | 22.8 | 2.820 | 71.6 | 13 3/4 | Z2 |
| 0.906 | 23.0 | 2.845 | 72.3 | 14 | Z3 |
| 0.914 | 23.2 | 2.870 | 72.9 | 14 1/4 | - |
| 0.922 | 23.4 | 2.895 | 73.5 | 14 1/2 | Z4 |
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Sterling Silver — Wear the Adventure
The barrel rider sequence in The Hobbit: The Desolation of Smaug is one of the most purely entertaining scenes Peter Jackson ever committed to film. Thirteen dwarves and one very alarmed hobbit, sealed inside wine barrels and rolling through the dungeons of the Woodland Realm, tumbling out through a trapdoor into the Forest River, pursued by Wood-elves and Orcs simultaneously, somehow gaining speed with every obstacle. It is the rare action sequence that is both genuinely tense and genuinely funny at the same time.
This pendant immortalises that scene in solid 925 sterling silver — the barrel that carried Bilbo and the dwarves from captivity toward Erebor. Officially licensed. Made in New Zealand, the actual country where the scene was filmed. Worn daily as a subtle symbol of adventure, courage, and the willingness to go somewhere unexpected in a barrel.
The barrel rider sequence in The Hobbit: The Desolation of Smaug was filmed on the Te Hoiere / Pelorus River in Marlborough, New Zealand. Peter Jackson chose this location for its dramatic gorges, crystal-clear water, and lush native bush — the visual qualities that made it read on screen as the perilous rapids of Tolkien's Forest River. The Pelorus River is one of New Zealand's most scenic waterways, running through the Marlborough Sounds before meeting the Pelorus Sound. This pendant is made in the same country, by the official licence holders, connecting you directly to the landscape where that scene was made.
In Tolkien's original text, the escape from the Woodland Realm was Bilbo's plan from the start. He had spent weeks invisible in Thranduil's halls, learning the layout, stealing food, and finally identifying the one weakness in the Wood-elf king's defences: the wine barrels that were regularly floated downriver to Lake-town to be refilled. Bilbo engineered the dwarves' escape by packing them into empty barrels, pilfering the keys, and releasing the trap-door at the right moment. He then sat on top of a barrel in the cold river, wet and miserable, having secured everyone else's escape at considerable personal discomfort.
Peter Jackson expanded this into the full action sequence of the film — adding the Wood-elf and Orc pursuit, Legolas and Tauriel's involvement, and the rolling, crashing chaos that made it one of the most visually inventive sequences in the trilogy. But the core of it was Bilbo's plan. A small person, alone in an unfamiliar kingdom, using observation and patience and one good idea at the right time. The barrel pendant carries that story.
At 15mm × 17mm, the barrel pendant is a subtle, everyday-wear piece — small enough to sit quietly against the chest without announcing itself, distinctive enough to reward a second look from anyone who recognises it. It is for the person who has something of Bilbo about them: not the dramatic hero, but the one who figures it out, makes the plan, and ends up somewhere unexpected with a story they never expected to have.
The 45cm sterling silver chain included positions the pendant at the collarbone — the right scale for a piece of this size, visible without being oversized. A daily-wear adventure in precious metal.
| 15mm × 17mm — Subtle Statement ScaleSmall enough for everyday wearing without drawing attention, large enough to display the barrel's recognisable form clearly. The dimensions make it a piece that rewards close attention — and a conversation piece for anyone who knows what it represents. | Solid 925 Sterling Silver — Nickel FreeCast in solid sterling silver throughout — no plating, no base metal. Nickel-free and hypoallergenic. The same precious metal standard as every piece in the official New Zealand collection. A pendant built for daily wearing, not occasional display. |
| 45cm Sterling Silver Chain IncludedA complimentary 45cm (18-inch) sterling silver chain is included as standard — the pendant arrives ready to wear or gift immediately. Both pendant and chain are solid sterling silver. | Made in New Zealand — Where It Was FilmedOfficially licensed by New Line Productions and made in New Zealand — the same country where the barrel rider sequence was filmed on the Pelorus River. The connection between the pendant and its origin is direct and documented. |
| Material | Solid 925 Sterling Silver — Nickel Free, Hypoallergenic |
| Dimensions | 15mm (0.59") wide × 17mm (0.67") high |
| Chain | 45cm (18") Sterling Silver Chain — included |
| Filming Location | Barrel rider sequence filmed on Te Hoiere / Pelorus River, Marlborough, New Zealand |
| Licence | Official New Line Productions Licensed Product — made in New Zealand |
| Includes | Soft Presentation Pouch & Licence Certificate |
| Guarantee | 5-Year Written Guarantee |
- Barrel Sterling Silver PendantSolid 925 sterling silver, 15mm × 17mm.
- 45cm Sterling Silver ChainReady to wear immediately on arrival.
- Soft Presentation PouchGift-ready from the moment it arrives.
- Licence CertificateOfficial New Line Productions licence confirmation.
- 5-Year Written GuaranteeCovers manufacturing defects in the silver.
FAQ
Where was the barrel rider scene filmed?
The barrel rider sequence in The Hobbit: The Desolation of Smaug was filmed on the Te Hoiere / Pelorus River in Marlborough, New Zealand. Peter Jackson chose this location for its dramatic gorges, crystal-clear water, and lush native bush — the natural qualities that made it read on screen as the perilous rapids of Tolkien's Forest River. The Pelorus River is one of New Zealand's most scenic waterways, running through the Marlborough Sounds region.
What happens in the barrel rider scene?
The barrel escape is one of the most memorable sequences in The Hobbit trilogy. Bilbo Baggins devises a plan to escape the dungeons of the Woodland Realm (Mirkwood) by hiding the dwarves in empty wine barrels and releasing the trapdoor so they float downriver to Lake-town. In Peter Jackson's film, the sequence expands into a full action chase scene with Legolas, Tauriel, and Orcs in pursuit — shot on the Pelorus River in Marlborough, New Zealand.
What size is the pendant?
15mm (0.59 inches) wide × 17mm (0.67 inches) high — a compact everyday-wear size. Subtle enough to sit quietly at the collarbone without demanding attention, distinctive enough to reward a second look from anyone who recognises it.
Is the chain included?
Yes — a 45cm (18-inch) sterling silver chain is included as standard. Ready to wear immediately on arrival.
Is this officially licensed?
Yes — official New Line Productions licensed product, made in New Zealand by the official licence holders. A Licence Certificate is included.
