RR Auction: Olympic Auction

Thursday, January 21, 2016

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The collection of Everett Fisher, consisting of the finest presidential material we have ever had the privilege of offering. Included are dozens of autograph letters signed as president—most with historically significant content—as well as rare signed photos and documents. Most of these autographs have been off the market for decades and are sure to disappear into private hands once again.

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OLYMPICS AUCTION Bidding begins January 14th. Bidding will close January 21st.

After achieving world-record Olympic prices with the Raleigh DeGeer Amyx Collection, RR Auction is hosting a January 2016 auction devoted exclusively to this beloved field. We’re offering coveted gold, silver, and bronze winner’s medals, participation medals, and torches, representative of over a century of Olympics. Beginning with the first modern Games in Athens in 1896 through to 2010’s Vancouver, there’s something here for everyone—both long-time collectors and those new to the genre.

The highlight of our over 100 lot auction is Wilbert ‘Skeeter’ McClure’s 1960 Rome gold winner’s boxing medal. We also have an incredibly rare 1988 Calgary torch, 1924 Chamonix gold winner’s medal, and a scarce 1904 St. Louis participation medal. Please contact our Olympic Auction Director, Tricia Eaton, at Tricia@RRAuction.com with any inquiries; condition statements are available upon request.

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Special Thanks To: Olympic Expert Jonathan Becker Raleigh DeGeer Amyx

1896

3001 Athens 1896 Summer Olympics Participation Medal Estimate $800-1,000 Participation medal issued for the Athens 1896 Summer Olympics. Bronze, 50 mm, 58 gm, by W. Pittner, Austria. The front features a seated Nike holding a laurel wreath over a phoenix emerging from flames, with Acropolis in the background; the reverse bears a star surmounted above five lines of Greek legend set within a laurel wreath.

3002 Paris 1900 Summer Olympics Silvered Bronze Winner’s Medal Estimate $600-800 Winner’s medal issued for the Paris 1900 Summer Olympics. Silvered bronze, 42 mm x 60 mm, 57 gm, by Frederic Vernon, Paris. The front, inscribed “Republique Francaise, Exposition Universelle, Paris 1900,” features a winged goddess scattering laurels over the grounds of the Exposition; the reverse identifies the sport as shooting, “Concours de Tir, VIIme Concours National,” and depicts a victorious athlete upon a podium. Stamped “Bronze” on the edge.

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3003 Paris 1900 Summer Olympics Silvered Bronze Winner’s Medal

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Estimate $600-800 Winner’s medal issued for the Paris 1900 Summer Olympics. Silvered bronze, 42 mm x 60 mm, 57 gm, by Frederic Vernon, Paris. The front, inscribed “Republique Francaise, Exposition Universelle, Paris 1900,” features a winged goddess scattering laurels over the grounds of the Exposition; the reverse identifies the sport as physical exercise and sports, “Exercices Physiques et Sports,” and depicts a victorious athlete upon a podium. Stamped “Bronze” on the edge.

3004 Paris 1900 Summer Olympics Non-Athletic Awards Medal Estimate $200-300 Non-athletic award medal from the Paris 1900 Exposition Universelle Internationale. Bronze, 63.5 mm, 100 gm, by JulesClement Chaplain. The front depicts a profile view of Marianne, the national symbol of the French Republic; the reverse bears an athlete with a torch riding on the back of Nike, the goddess of victory. Since this Olympics did not issue participation medals, these non-athletic award medals are used as a placeholder in participation medal collections.

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The rarest of all participation medals— a stunning example from the 1904 St. Louis Summer Olympics

3005 St. Louis 1904 Summer Olympics Participation Medal Estimate $20,000-25,000

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Extremely rare participation medal issued for the St. Louis 1904 Summer Olympics. Copper, 40 mm, 30 gm, by Dieges & Clust, New York. The front, inscribed, “Olympic Games, St. Louis, USA, 1904,” features an idealized nude athlete mid-stride with a laurel branch in his hand; the reverse features the lengthy text, “1803, Universal Exposition Commemorating the Olympic Games, 1904, Physical Culture Department, Frederick J. V. Skiff, Director of Exhibits,” encircled by ivy leaves with the shield emblems of St. Louis, France, and USA. These medals were presented only to athletes and represent the rarest and most valuable of all Olympic participation medals. Fewer than 700 athletes from twelve different countries competed in the 1904 Olympic Games, the smallest representation of nations in the history of the Olympics. The officials’ badges used the same design as this medal but had a loop on the top for a ribbon, while these athletes’ participation medals have an entirely plain edge.

Because the Olympics were held in conjunction with the Louisiana Purchase Exposition, these are also desired by World’s Fair collectors. Overall, this is a spectacular example of the most sought-after Olympic participation medal.

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1908

3006 Athens 1906 Summer Olympics Bronze Winner’s Medal Estimate $3,000-4,000 Winner’s medal issued for the Athens 1906 Summer Olympics. Bronze, 50 mm, 58 gm, by Jules Clement Chaplain, Paris.

The front features a portrait of Zeus holding Nike, the goddess of victory; the reverse features a view of Athens within a Greek legend. Stamped “Bronze” on the edge. Complete with presentation box. The 1906 Athens Games were considered the Olympics by the press and participants, which included 854 athletes from twenty countries, but they were never officially sanctioned by the International Olympic Committee.

3007 London 1908 Summer Olympics Participation Medal Estimate $650-850 Participation medal issued for the London 1908 Summer Olympics.

Pewter, 51 mm, 47 gm, by Bertram Mackennal. The front depicts a quadriga with charioteer and judge, preparing to present the palm of victory; the reverse bears the winged figure of Fame standing on a globe with raised text on either side, “Elis, Athens, Paris, St. Louis, London” and “In Commemoration of the Olympic Games Held in London, 1908.”

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Second-place silver medal for the controversial 1908 London tug-of-war

1908

3008 London 1908 Summer Olympics Silver Winner’s Medal Estimate $6,000-8,000

Second Prize Tug-of-War

Winner’s medal issued for the London 1908 Summer Olympics. Silver, 33.3 mm, 19 gm, by Bertram Mackennal, Birmingham.

The front, inscribed, “Olympic Games, London 1908,” features a victorious athlete being crowned with a laurel wreath by two seated females; the reverse depicts St. George, the patron saint of England, slaying a dragon as a goddess looks on.

The edge is stamped “Vaughton” and inscribed with the name of the event, “Second Prize—Tug-of-War.” Complete with official Vaughton presentation box, gilt stamped, “Olympic Games, Second Prize, Tug-of-War, London. 1908.” The tug-ofwar was an Olympic event from 1900 to 1920, and the 1908 competition proved quite controversial. Great Britain swept the event, with three different police units winning gold, silver, and bronze. These second-place silver medals were awarded to the Liverpool Police, who had easily defeated the American team in the quarterfinals. After the match the Americans protested that the Liverpool team was wearing illegal footwear, claiming that their boots were too big and heavy, had metal cleats and steel heels, and various other complaints. Despite receiving attention in the press, the issue went no further after the US team declined a barefoot rematch. With a direct relation to this unusual Olympic story, this is a spectacular piece.

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1912 3009 London 1908 Olympics Program Estimate $500-700 Program for the third day of the 1908 Summer Olympic Games held in London, England, 4.75 x 7.25, forty pages. Program lists all 23 events for the day, names of each respective athlete, the day’s music and fireworks schedules, general rules, records, and prizes.

Newton and Co. slide of the marvelous Panathenaic Stadium

3010 Pre-1912 Athens Summer Olympics Glass Slide Estimate $400-600

Original Newton and Co. glass slide, 3.75 x 3.25, depicting several rows of color guard on the inner field of Greece’s Panathenaic Stadium, with rising, crowded stands on either side. Reverse is annotated along the bottom border in white ink, “134, M. K., Olympic Games in Stadium modern, Athens.” Research suggests that the photograph was originally from a studio owned by Carl Merlin prior to 1912. There were only two Olympic Games held in this stadium, 1896 and 1906, and the stadium layout is incorrect for 1906 (when the open end of the horseshoe had an ornamental gate across it), so it is most likely that this slide dates to 1896.

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1912

3011 Stockholm 1912 Summer Olympics Participation Medal Estimate $250-350 Participation medal issued for the Stockholm 1912 Summer Olympics. Pewter, 51 mm, 45 gm, by Bertram Mackennal/ Erik Lindberg. The front features a quadriga with charioteer and judge, preparing to present an athlete with the palm of victory; the reverse bears Zeus seated on a Ionic column and holding a small figure of the goddess Nike, with the city of Stockholm in the background and raised lettering along the top.

3012 Jim Thorpe Signature Estimate $600-800 Versatile Native American athlete (1887–1953) who won two Olympic gold medals and excelled in football, baseball, and basketball. His Olympic medals were stripped from him for an ostensible violation of the amateurstatus rule (Thorpe had earlier played minor-league baseball), but were posthumously restored to him in 1983. Attractive pencil signature, “Jim Thorpe,” on an off-white 3.25 x 1 slip. Mounted, matted, and framed with a full-length image of Thorpe in his Canton Bulldogs uniform to an overall size of 12.25 x 15.25.

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Exceedingly rare gold medal from the first Winter Olympics

3013 Chamonix 1924 Winter Olympics Gold Winner’s Medal Estimate $35,000-40,000 Immensely desirable winner’s medal issued for the Chamonix 1924 Winter Olympics. Gilt silver, 55 mm, 75 gm, by Raoul Benard, Paris. The front features a victorious athlete holding ice skates and skis high in the air with the Alps in the background; the reverse is inscribed at length in French, “Chamonix Mont-Blanc Sports D’Hiver, 25 Janvier–5 Fevrier 1924, Organises par le Comite Olympique Francais sous le haut patronage du Comite International Olympique a l’occasion de la celebration de la VIII Olympiade [Chamonix Mont-Blanc Winter Sports, 25 January–5 February 1924, Organized by the French Olympic Committee under the Official red leather presentation box patronage of the International Olympic Committee on the occasion of the celebration of the VIII Olympiad].” Complete with official red leather presentation box. The 1924 Chamonix Games were the very first Winter Olympics and sixteen nations were represented. Only 294 athletes participated, making any Chamonix medal very rare—first place winner’s medals are, of course, the most desirable. According to the official medal count, only 33 first place gold winner’s medals were awarded.

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1924

Magnificent pair of 1924 Paris Olympics winner’s vases, given exclusively to gold medalists

1924

3014 Paris 1924 Summer Olympics Set of Two Sevres Vases Estimate $35,000-40,000 Beautiful pair of rare Sevres pate-sur-pate porcelain vases awarded to gold medal winners at the 1924 Paris Summer Olympics. Both measure Fencing, Polo, Gymnastics, Pelote Basque approximately 13˝ tall and 5.5˝ at their widest point.

These splendid vases were designed by M. O. Guillonet and executed by Bracquemond at the world famous porcelain factory of Sevres, and feature golden laurel branches hand-painted on a French blue background. Each features four ‘medallions’ portraying athletes in white against gray oval backgrounds bordered in light green. One of these Rowing, Rugby, Diving, Soccer gorgeous vases features fencing, polo, gymnastics, and pelote basque; the other depicts rowing, rugby, diving, and soccer. Both bear appropriate maker’s marks on the bottom and are in beautiful condition.

At the suggestion of the French Olympic Committee, these vases were developed to be given to the first place winners as a ‘special souvenir.’ Several different variations were produced to accommodate the many different sports, and they were presented by the Paris City Council to gold medal winners in individual events only. Surviving examples of these stunning trophy vases are of the utmost rarity and hardly ever offered in pairs.

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1924

3016 Paris 1924 Summer Olympics Silver Winner’s Medal Estimate $5,000-7,000 Winner’s medal issued for the Paris 1924 Summer Olympics. Silver, 55 mm, 76 gm, by Andre Rivaud, Paris. The front depicts a triumphant athlete extending his hand to a fallen opponent, with the designer’s name “A. Rivaud” etched below his foot, and the Olympic rings at the bottom; the reverse, inscribed, “VIIIeme Olympiade, Paris 1924,” depicts a harp and various pieces of sporting equipment. Stamped “Argent” on the edge. Includes a leather presentation box. The winner’s medals for this Olympics were the first to incorporate the Olympic rings into the design. Only 304 of these attractive second-place silver medals were issued.

3017 Paris 1924 Summer Olympics Participation Medal Estimate $400-500 Participation medal issued for the Paris 1924 Summer Olympics. Bronze, 55 mm, 72 gm, by Raoul Benard. The front features the goddess Nike crowning victorious athletes with laurel wreaths; the reverse bears a city view of Paris and raised text, “VIIIe Olympiade, Paris, 1924,” with the designer’s monogram below.

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3018 Paris 1924 Summer Olympics NYC Celebration Committee Badge Estimate $500-700 Attractive badge for the NYC Celebration Committee organized to welcome home athletes after the Paris 1924 Summer Olympics. The medal measures 30 mm x 50 mm, and is suspended from a “Committee” pin with a red, white, and blue ribbon. The front features a victorious athlete encircled by the inscription, “On behalf of the City of New York to the victorious American athletes on their return from the Olympic Games at Paris, France. Presented by Hon. John F. Hylan, Mayor.” Reverse bears a Dieges & Clust maker’s mark.

3019 Paris 1924 Summer Olympics Official’s Badge Estimate $400-500 Handsome official’s badge issued for the Paris 1924 Summer Olympics, 33 mm x 42 mm, featuring the Olympic rings and Paris emblem surrounded by text in white and gold: “Officiel, VIIIe Olympiade, Paris, 1924.” Above the emblem is “C. O. F. [Comite Olympic Franciase]” and the reverse is stamped “3952.” Retains its original screw-back closure.

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1932

3020 Prague 1925 International Olympic Congress Medal Estimate $300-500 Participation medal issued for the Prague 1925 Eighth International Olympic Congress. Bronze, 45 mm, 47 gm. The front features a view of the Charles Bridge and Hradschin Castle encircled within raised text, “Mezina’rodni Kongress Olympijsky, Praha 1925”; the reverse bears an oak branch with rings and scroll bearing the Olympic motto encircled by raised text, “Congres Olympique International, Prague 1925.”

3021 Amsterdam 1928 Summer Olympics Participation Medal Estimate $250-350 Participation medal issued for the Amsterdam 1928 Summer Olympics. Gilt bronze, 55 mm, 61 gm, by J. C. Wienecke.

The front features nude male and female athletes on a podium holding a torch over the Olympic flame, with a balance on laurel branches in exergue; the reverse bears the goddess Nike over Marathon Tower, the shield of Amsterdam between two hemispheres, and the Olympic stadium in the background.

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1932

3022 Lake Placid 1932 Winter Olympics Set of Five Programs Estimate $300-500 Set of five programs from the 1932 Winter Olympic Games held in Lake Placid, New York in February of 1932, each measuring 5.25 x 7.5, including: three daily programs for February 7, 14, and 15, with each front cover showing a ski jumper soaring over a map of the United States; an Olympic Winter Games III program featuring the same logo but adding the artist’s name in the lower left, “Witold Gordon”; and a gold-bordered Olympic Winter Games III program showing a bob sled team rounding a turn on the front cover. Also includes a Presse badge for the 82nd International Olympic Committee Session held at Lake Placid in 1980, with the original yellow and black ribbon.

3024 Los Angeles 1932 and London 1948 Official Reports Estimate $600-800 Two Olympic reports: the official report of The Games of the Xth Olympiad, Los Angeles 1932: Official report, hardcover, 9.5 x 12.25, 815 pages, printed by the Wolfer Printing Company in 1933; and the official report of The Organizing Committee for the XIV Olympiad, London 1948, hardcover, 9 x 11.5, 580 pages, printed by McCorquodale & Co. in 1951.

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1932 3026 Los Angeles 1932 Summer Olympics Wall Plaque Estimate $300-400 Blue ceramic wall plaque made by Pacific Clay Products for the 1932 Summer Games, measuring 7˝ in diameter, depicting a classical discus thrower in relief, inscribed, “X Olympiad—1932—Los Angeles Calif.”

3027 Babe Didrikson Zaharias Signature Estimate $200-400

Versatile athlete (1911–1956) who won three medals at the 1932 Summer Olympics in Los Angeles and later became a hugely successful golfer. Ink signature, “’Babe’ D. Zaharias,” on an off-white 4.5 x 2.25 card. Matted and framed with two images of the multi-sport athlete and an FDC bearing an affixed cachet with a golden 18-cent stamp of Zaharias to an overall size of 16.5 x 12.75.

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1935

Stately birthday gift for an IOC president ‘signed’ by a future Swedish king 3028 Swedish Olympic Committee Silver Cigarette Box Estimate $1,500-2,000 Silver cigarette box belonging to Sigfrid Edstrom, the fourth president of the International Olympic Committee. The box measures 5.5 x 4 x 1.25, and bears the engraved Olympic motto at the top with a set blue emblem featuring the three crowns of Sweden, the Olympic rings, and a gold border reading, “Sveriges Olympiska Kommitte.” An engraved dedication below reads, “Till J. S. Edstrom, Fran, Sveriges Olympiska Kommitte,” and is dated November 21, 1935. Present below are engraved signatures from Swedish Crown Prince Gustaf Adolf, an honorary chairman of the SOC at the time and future King of Sweden, as well six other members of the SOC, including: Bo Ekelund, Ernst Bredberg, Adolf Murray, Einar Raberg, Sixtus Janson, and Tor Wibom. The two-compartment interior is clean and composed of cedar wood lining.

An integral proponent of Swedish sports administration throughout his career, Edstrom proved a chief figure in helping bring the Olympics to Stockholm in 1912. The SOC presented this silver cigarette box to Edstrom on his 65th birthday, then in his fourth year as vice president of the organization. In 1942, following the death of Henri de Baillet-Latour, Edstrom assumed the role of president and went on to play a significant role in reviving the Olympic Movement after World War II. A handsome case bearing strong association to a man who helped restore Olympic tradition.

3029 Garmisch 1936 Winter Olympics Participation Medal Estimate $1,500-2,000 Participation medal issued for the Garmisch 1936 Winter Olympics. Bronze, 60 mm, 71 gm, by Kunststickerei M. Jorres. The front, inscribed, “Olympische Winterspiele, 1936, Garmisch-Partenkirchen,” and features the Olympic rings over an alpine summit; the reverse bears a simple motto, “Citius Altius Fortius,” over a fir branch. Only 1,660 of these were struck, making it one of the rarer participation medals.

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Rare 1936 Garmisch prototype

3030 Garmisch 1936 Winter Olympics Winner’s Medal Prototype Estimate $35,000-40,000 Incredibly impressive original prototype winner’s medal designed for the Garmisch 1936 Winter Olympics. Bronze, 100 mm, 335 gm, by Deschler & Sohn, Munich. This prototype example measures 5 mm thick, while the final production medals were 4 mm thick and weighed only 296.5 gm. The front, inscribed, “Garmisch-Partenkirchen,” features a female holding a victory wreath in an Olympic chariot, with winter sporting equipment depicted below; the reverse, inscribed, “IV Olympische Winterspiele 1936,” prominently displays the Olympic rings in the center. Complete with red leather presentation box, which remained unchanged for the final version. Only 755 athletes competed in these games, with a total of only 36 gold, 36 silver, and 36 bronze medals minted, making these medals extremely scarce in their own right.

Official red leather presentation box Designed by Richard Klein and minted by Deschler & Sohn, this prototype was authorized for production by the German Organisation Committee for Garmisch-Partenkirchen. The Garmisch medals were significantly larger than those issued for previous Olympic Games and are highly sought-after by collectors.

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1936

Sought-after 1936 Berlin torch—the first-ever relay 3031 Berlin 1936 Summer Olympics Torch Estimate $2,000-3,000 Official 1936 Berlin Olympics torch, comprised of steel, measuring 10.5˝ in length and 6˝ at its widest point, manufactured by Krupp.

Engraved on the handle with a map of the torch relay route, the Olympic emblem, and inscribed, “Fackel-Staffel, Lauf, Olympia–Berlin, 1936.” The top of the torch is inscribed, “Organisations-Komitee fur die XI. Olympiade Berlin 1936, Als Dank Dem Trager.” Some mild scattered scratches to top platform and a replaced internal end cap.

The 1936 Summer Olympics torch relay was the first of its kind, transporting the Olympic flame from Olympia in Greece to the site of the Games in Berlin. Krupp produced a total of 3,840 torches, and 3,331 torchbearers participated in the relay. In total, it covered 3,187 km over twelve days. Representing the historically important 1936 Berlin Olympics as well as the establishment of the torch relay tradition, this is an iconic Olympic torch.

3032 Berlin 1936 Summer Olympics Participation Medal Estimate $250-350 Participation medal issued for the Berlin 1936 Summer Olympics. Brown bronze, 70 mm, 114 gm, by Otto Placzek. The front depicts five athletes, representing the five continents, pulling the ropes of the Olympic bell, with raised text, “XI Olympiade, Berlin, 1936”; the reverse bears the Olympic Bell embossed with the German eagle gripping the Olympic rings within five concentric circles, the name of the designer on the outer edge.

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Rare ticket stubs for the 1936 Berlin Games, including all of Jesse Owens’s gold medal events 3033 Berlin 1936 Summer Olympics Set of Nine Tickets Estimate $3,000-4,000 Collection of nine ticket stubs from the famous 1936 Summer Olympics in Berlin for each day from August 1–9, ranging in size from 4.25 x 2.75 to 5.25 x 2.75, including one for the Opening Ceremony on August 1 and eight for the track and field events on the following days. These include all four days on which Jesse Owens won a gold medal: August 3 for the 100m sprint; August 4 for the long jump; August 5 for the the 200m sprint; and August 9 for the 4x100 sprint relay. The historic importance of Owens’s success at the Olympics is unrivaled: no athlete is as closely identified with an Olympic Games as Jesse Owens is with Berlin 1936, and his four gold medals helped dispel Hitler’s notion of Aryan supremacy on his ‘home turf.’ It’s exceptionally rare to have a complete set of Berlin track and field tickets.

3034 Jesse Owens Signature Estimate $200-300

Felt tip signature, “Good Luck, Jesse Owens, 36 Olympics,” on an off-white 4.5 x 2 card. Matted and framed with an image of Owens saluting his country from atop the winner’s podium to an overall size of 12.5 x 15.75.

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1936

1936 Olympics postcard signed by the four-time gold medalist

1936

3035 Jesse Owens Signed Vintage Postcard Estimate $1,500-2,000

Vintage 1936 Summer Olympics postcard, signed in fountain pen, “Sincerely, Jesse Owens, Ohio State.” Reverse is addressed in another hand to a Reverend Trapp in Czechoslovakia, and postmarked August 12, 1936. A spectacular, seldom-seen vintage example.

3037 London 1948 Summer Olympics Participation Medal Estimate $500-600 Participation medal issued for the London 1948 Summer Olympics.

Gilt bronze, 51 mm, 61 gm, by Bertram Mackennal/John Pinches.

The front features a quadriga with charioteer and judge, preparing to present an athlete with the palm of victory; the reverse bears a city view of London above raised lettering and Olympic rings, “XIV Olympiad, London, 1948.”

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Gorgeous torch from the first post-World War II Summer Games

3038 London 1948 Summer Olympics Torch Estimate $8,500-12,500 Sought-after official 1948 London Olympics torch, comprised of aluminum alloy, measuring 16˝ in length and 5˝ at its widest point, designed by Ralph Lavers. The black burner remains in place, for an overall length of 18.5.˝ The upper part is designed in the shape of a cauldron with three ‘cut-outs’ of the Olympic rings, encircled below by the inscription, “Olympia to London, with thanks to the bearer: XIVth Olympiad 1948.” The 1948 Olympics in London represented the first Summer Games since 1936 after a twelve-year hiatus due to World War II. The total number of torches manufactured was 1,688.

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1952

3039 Helsinki 1952 Summer Olympics Participation Medal Estimate $200-300 Participation medal issued for the Helsinki 1952 Summer Olympics. Bronze, 54 mm, 77 gm, by Kauko Rasanen.

The front depicts the heads of two laureate athletes superimposed over the Olympic Stadium, with raised text, “Helsinki 1952”; the reverse bears male and female athletes holding torches over the Olympic rings, with raised text above, “XV Olympia.”

3040 Cortina 1956 Winter Olympics Bronze Winner’s Medal Estimate $3,000-4,000 Winner’s medal issued for the Cortina 1956 Winter Olympics. Bronze, 60 mm, 108 gm, by Constantino After, Milan. The front, inscribed, “VII Giochi Olimpici Invernali,” features a woman crowned in Olympic rings with a torch to the right; the reverse, inscribed, “Citius Altius Fortius, Cortina 1956,” portrays an ice crystal over Mt. Pomagagnon.

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Sought-after torch from the first Australian Olympic Games

3041 Melbourne 1956 Summer Olympics Torch Estimate $12,000-15,000 Official 1956 Melbourne Olympics torch, comprised of aluminum alloy, measuring 16˝ in length and 5.5˝ at its widest point, designed

by Ralph Lavers and manufactured by Waco Ltd. The torch was modeled after the one used for the 1948 London Olympics, with the upper part in the shape of a cauldron with three ‘cut-outs’ of the Olympic rings, encircled below by the inscription, “XVI Olympiad 1956: Olympia–Melbourne.” Burner is absent. After its lighting in Olympia on November 2, 1956, the flame made its way through the Middle East and South Asia en route to Australia, where the relay ended at the opening ceremony on November 22. All together, the flame was carried by 3,181 torchbearers over 4,912 km on land. An iconic torch from the first Games to be held outside Europe or North America.

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1956

Prized 1956 Melbourne winner’s medal

3042 Melbourne 1956 Summer Olympics Gold Winner’s Medal Estimate $5,000-7,000 Winner’s medal issued for the Melbourne 1956 Summer Olympics. Gilt silver, 51 mm, 69 gm, by Giuseppe Cassioli. The front, inscribed, “XVIth Olympiad, Melbourne, 1956,” features a ‘Seated Victory’ with the Coliseum in the background; the reverse portrays a winner carried by jubilant athletes. This prize medal design had been adopted for the Amsterdam Games in 1928, with the only alteration for 1956 being a change in wording to reflect the year and location. There were 280 of these gold medals produced, with 273 of them being awarded.

3043 Melbourne 1956 Summer Olympics Participation Medal Estimate $300-500 Participation medal issued for the Melbourne 1956 Summer Olympics. Bronze, 63 mm, 105 gm, by Andor Meszaros. The front depicts the Olympic motto encircled by pairs of athletes following the march of a flag-bearer; the reverse bears the Melbourne coat of arms and Olympic rings, with raised text along the top, “Olympic Games Melbourne, 1956.” Complete with its original circular plastic case.

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1960

3044 Squaw Valley 1960 Winter Olympics Participation Medal Estimate $800-1,000 Participation medal issued for the Squaw Valley 1960 Winter Olympics. Bronze, 50 mm, 77 gm, by Herff Jones, Indiana.

The front features the Squaw Valley logo with the Olympic rings encircled within raised text, “VIII Olympic Winter Games”; the reverse bears a hand raising an Olympic torch encircled by raised text, “Squaw Valley, California 1960.” Edge is engraved, “H. J. CO.”

3045 Squaw Valley 1960 Winter Olympics USA Team Sweater Estimate $500-700 Official Team USA knit off-white sweater issued for the Squaw Valley 1960 Winter Olympics, featuring colorful Olympic rings on the chest. The sweater was intended to be worn while standing on the podium for medal award ceremonies. Includes a hardcover edition of the 1960 United States Olympic Book, which depicts a US athlete wearing one of these sweaters. A very attractive piece.

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Gold medal for boxing from the 1960 Rome Games—the same type awarded to Cassius Clay 3046 Rome 1960 Summer Olympics Gold Winner’s Boxing Medal Awarded to Wilbert ‘Skeeter’ McClure Estimate $20,000-25,000 Extraordinary winner’s medal awarded to boxer Wilbert McClure as champion of the light middleweight division. Gilt silver, 68 mm, 102 gm, Giuseppe Cassioli, Florence. The front depicts a victorious athlete being carried by a jubilant crowd; the reverse, inscribed, “Giochi Della XVII Olimpiade Roma MCMLX,” features a ‘Seated Victory’ with the Colosseum in the background. The medal is set in its original cast bronze olive leaf chain, inscribed at the bottom with the name of the sport in Italian, Wilbert ‘Skeeter’ McClure with Cassius Clay and Eddie Crook “Pugilato.” Complete with original presentation box; the cover, interior padding, and some sides of the box are detached or loose. Includes a cardstock 10 x 8 photo of McClure with his fellow American 1960 Olympic boxing champions, Cassius Clay and Eddie Crook, signed and inscribed in gold ink by McClure, “To Dick R., Thanks, Skeeter.” This medal was obtained directly from McClure in 2002 and this is the first time it has been publicly offered.

A boxer’s son, McClure began sparring at thirteen, won two Golden Gloves, two AAUs, and caught the attention of young Muhammad Ali himself. Though fighting with a busted right hand since his first Olympic match, by the fourth and final fight against Italian boxer Carmelo Bossi, McClure won a 4-1 decision to join fellow Americans Cassius Clay and Eddie Crook on the medal podium. The following year, ‘Skeeter’ went pro for a career that lasted until 1970. This is an absolutely remarkable Olympic medal in all respects; in addition to its importance as a 1960 boxing gold medal, it holds a place in the history of the prize itself. The winner’s medals issued for the 1960 Rome Olympics were the first designed to be worn around the neck and the first for any Summer Games to feature the name of the specific sport. As a gold medal for boxing, this is also the same exact type of medal awarded to Cassius Clay for his first-place finish in the light heavyweight division.

Only ten of these “Pugilato” medals were awarded across the ten weight classes competing in 1960 Olympics. Between its tremendous rarity and historical interest, this museum-quality medal represents the pinnacle of Olympic artifacts.

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1960

3047 Rome 1960 Summer Olympics Participation Medal Estimate $300-400 Participation medal issued for the Rome 1960 Summer Olympics. Bronze, 55 mm, 78 gm, by Emilio Greco. The front features a nude female torchbearer superimposed over Olympic rings; the reverse bears a convocation of eagles soaring high above the Olympic stadium, with raised Italian text encircling the edge.

3048 Innsbruck 1964 Winter Olympics Participation Medal Estimate $300-400 Participation medal issued for the Innsbruck 1964 Winter Olympics. Bronze, 61 mm, 78 gm, by Welz. The front depicts the Innsbruck Games emblem with raised German text; the reverse bears a wonderful city view of Innsbruck with the Austrian Alps in the background.

3049 Tokyo 1964 Summer Olympics Participation Medal Estimate $250-350 Participation medal issued for the Tokyo 1964 Summer Olympics. Copper, 61 mm, 118 gm, by Taro Okamoto/Kazumitsu Tanaka. The front features three runners and a swimmer placed on an olive branch; the reverse bears the Olympic rings dividing raised Japanese and English text, “XVIII Olympiad, Tokyo 1964.� Complete with its original special wooden box.

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1964 Tokyo Summer Games torch with its original holder box

3050 Toyko 1964 Summer Olympics Torch and Original Box Holder Estimate $10,000-12,000 Official 1964 Tokyo Olympics torch, consisting of a blackened aluminum alloy bowl and a stainless steel cylinder, measuring 25.5˝ in length and 6.75˝ at its widest point. Manufactured by Nippon Light Metal Co., the bowl is engraved “XVII Olympiad Tokyo 1964” with a set of Olympic rings, and the clean portion of the cylinder bears the Tokyo Games logo and reads “Showa Kaseihin Co., Ltd., 3–1964.” The interior of the bowl and the upper portion of the cylinder is notably darkened and discolored with some scattered dents from use. Complete with its original torch holder box. The Olympic torch was carried for 51 days by 870 runners for a total of 20,065 kilometers. Accompanied by an original pin and pendant honoring the 1964 Olympic Games, and a 100 Japanese yen coin bearing the Olympic rings and torch. Designed on the principle of the coal-mine safety lamp, the Tokyo Olympic torch was filled with priming powder and fumigant, a two-component ignition material that needed to be wind and rain resistant, and which could both easily ignite and extinguish. Its effect was similar to that of a flare, and it proved a safe and reliable instrument over the course of its hemisphere-trotting relay. Although a typhoon and various plane issues caused a one-day delay late in the schedule, the triumphant final relay by Yoshinori Sakai through Tokyo’s National Olympic Stadium on October 10, 1964, served as a defining moment for a still healing post-war Japan. Enhanced by the rare and desirable presence of its original holder box, this torch beautifully represents the moment the fifth ring of the Olympiad touched down on Asian soil.

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1968

Innovative Grenoble silver medal

3051 Grenoble 1968 Winter Olympics Silver Winner’s Medal Estimate $15,000-20,000 Winner’s medal issued for the Grenoble 1968 Winter Olympics. Silver, 60 mm, 115 gm, by Roger Excoffon, Paris. The front, inscribed, “Xemes Jeux Olympiques D’Hiver, Grenoble 1968,” features the Olympic rings; the reverse identifies the sport as cross-country skiing, “Fond,” and depicts a skier. Complete with original colorful ribbon. The Grenoble winner’s medals were the first to feature a unique design on the reverse for each sport. A scarce example with just 250 silver medals struck in total.

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3052 Grenoble 1968 Winter Olympics Participation Medal

1968

Estimate $250-350 Participation medal issued for the Grenoble 1968 Winter Olympics.

Bronze, 68 mm, 158 gm, by J. M. Coeffin.

The front depicts a Greek athlete wearing a headband superimposed against a background of snowflakes; the reverse bears the Grenoble Games emblem and a city view with the Belladonne mountain range in the background, with raised text along the bottom, “X Jeux Olympiques D’Hiver.” Complete with its original paper case.

Desirable rope-wrapped 1968 torch

3053 Mexico City 1968 Summer Olympics Torch Estimate $3,000-4,000

Sought-after official 1968 Mexico Olympics torch, comprised of white cast metal with a wrapped rope handle, measuring 18˝ in length and 4.25˝ at its widest point. The white cast metal body is grooved and the top features “Mexico 68” twice around the rim. Some scattered dings and pitting to body (apparently from the casting process).

The torch relay recreated the route taken by Christopher Columbus to the New World, beginning on August 23, 1968, in Olympia, Greece. It notably traveled through Columbus’s birthplace in Genoa, where he set sail from Palos in Spain, and the first land he reached in San Salvador. In all, there were 2,778 torchbearers on the 13,546 km route.

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The simplest, most elegant ’68 Summer specimen

1968

3054 Mexico City 1968 Summer Olympics Torch Estimate $2,000-3,000 Attractive official 1968 Mexico Olympics torch, comprised of white cast metal with a plain unadorned handle, measuring 18˝ in length and 4.25˝ at its widest point. The white cast metal body fully grooved and the top features “Mexico 68” twice around the rim. The torch relay recreated the route taken

by Christopher Columbus to the New World, beginning on August 23, 1968, in Olympia, Greece. It notably traveled through Columbus’s birthplace in Genoa, where he set sail from Palos in Spain, and the first land he reached in San Salvador. In all, there were 2,778 torchbearers on the 13,546 km route.

“Mexico 68” white metal example with leather handle 3055 Mexico City 1968 Summer Olympics Torch Estimate $2,000-3,000 Official 1968 Mexico Olympics torch, comprised of white cast metal and a black leather handle, measuring 17.5˝ in length and 4.25˝ at its widest point. The white cast metal body is grooved and the top features “Mexico 68” twice around the rim. Scattered marks and dings to body. The torch relay recreated the route taken by Christopher Columbus to the New World, beginning on August 23, 1968, in Olympia, Greece. It notably traveled through Columbus’s birthplace in Genoa, where he set sail from Palos in Spain, and the first land he reached in San Salvador. In all, there were 2,778 torchbearers on the 13,546 km route.

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Handsome black aluminum 1968 Mexico torch

Aluminum-andwood Summer 1968 version

3056 Mexico City 1968 Summer Olympics Torch

3057 Mexico City 1968 Summer Olympics Torch

Estimate $1,500-2,000

Estimate $1,500-2,000

Official 1968 Mexico Olympics torch, constructed of black aluminum and a wooden handle, measuring 20.5˝ in length and 4˝ at its widest point. The upper metal ring features a pattern of six doves and the metallic label at the bottom reads “Mexico” twice. Trivial wear to black paint. The torch relay recreated the route taken by Christopher Columbus to the New World, and began on August 23, 1968, in Olympia, Greece. It notably traveled through Columbus’s birthplace in Genoa, where he set sail from Palos in Spain, and the first land he reached in San Salvador. In all, there were 2,778 torchbearers on the 13,546 km route.

Official 1968 Mexico Olympics torch, constructed of silver aluminum and a wooden handle, measuring 20.5˝ in length and 4˝ at its widest point. The upper metal ring features a pattern of six doves and the metallic label at the bottom reads “Mexico” twice. Slight bends to bottom cap of the handle.

The torch relay recreated the route taken by Christopher Columbus to the New World, and began on August 23, 1968, in Olympia, Greece. It notably traveled through Columbus’s birthplace in Genoa, where he set sail from Palos in Spain, and the first land he reached in San Salvador. In all, there were 2,778 torchbearers on the 13,546 km route.

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1968

3059 Mexico City 1968 Summer Olympics Participation Medal Estimate $200-300 Participation medal issued for the Mexico City 1968 Summer Olympics. Copper, 50 mm x 50 mm, 116 gm, by Lance Wyman. The front depicts various Olympic sport pictograms and the Mexico City Games emblem; the reverse is engraved between two parallel lines, “Juegos de la XIX Olimpiada.”

3061 Sapporo 1972 Winter Olympics Bank Mascots Estimate $500-700 Collection of five Japanese Takugin savings bank mascots from the 1972 Sapporo Winter Olympics, ranging in size from 2.75 x 4.25 to 5.5 x 4, each soft plastic figure depicts the brown bear Takuchan, or ‘Little Taku,’ in various positions, including: a torchbearer, a cross country skier, an Alpine skier, a ski jumper, and a luge racer. All bear mascots are numbered 1 through 5 and feature a bank coin slot on the back of their heads.

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3062 Munich 1972 Summer Olympics Torch

1972

Estimate $1,500-2,000 Official 1972 Munich Olympics torch, comprised of metal and steel, measuring 29˝ in length and 8.5˝ at its widest, designed by Friedrich Krupp AG. The torch bears Olympic rings and the inscription “Spiele der XX Olympiad, Munchen 1972” on its handle, with the name of the designer engraved on the bottom. The Munich Games emblem designs a platform at the base of the combustion tube. Some scuffing and soiling to handle. Traveling a shade over 5,500 km over the course of 30 days, roughly 6,000 torchbearers were used to reach and light the Olympic flame at the opening ceremony on August 26, 1972.

3063 Munich 1972 Summer Olympics Participation Medal Estimate $300-400 Participation medal issued for the Munich 1972 Summer Olympics. Steel, 49 mm, 144 gm, by Fritz Konig. The front depicts the Munich Games emblem over two lines, “XX. Olympiade, Munchen 1972”; the reverse shows Olympic rings over two hands, one holding an olive branch.

Complete with its original Lucite case.

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1976

Rare 1976 gold medal for ice hockey, won by the USSR

3064 Innsbruck 1976 Winter Olympics Gold Winner’s Medal Estimate $20,000-25,000

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Winner’s medal issued for the Innsbruck 1976 Winter Olympics. Gilt silver, 72 mm, 164 gm, by M. Coufal, Vienna. The front, inscribed, “Olympische Winterspiele XII, Innsbruck 1976,” features the Innsbruck Olympic emblem; the reverse identifies the sport as hockey, “Eishockey,” and portrays the Bergisel ski jump with the Alps in the background.

Stamped “A925” on the edge. Complete with original red-and-white ribbon. The Soviet Union won the gold medal in ice hockey for the fourth straight Olympics as one of the most dominant teams of all-time. This attractive gold medal is one of only 71 issued at the Innsbruck Olympic Games, making it quite rare, and as an example awarded for ice hockey—one of the most popular winter sports—it is of the utmost desirability.

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One of only 364 silver medals from Montreal 1976

3065 Montreal 1976 Summer Olympics Silver Winner’s Medal Estimate $8,000-10,000 Winner’s medal issued for the Montreal 1976 Summer Olympics. Silver, 60 mm, 154 gm, by Giuseppe Cassioli, Ottawa.

The front, inscribed, “XXIe Olympiade Montreal 1976,” features a ‘Seated Victory’ with the Coliseum in the background; the reverse features the Montreal Olympic emblem and victor’s laurel wreath. Complete with original silver chain. An exceptionally rare example in comparison to other Olympics, there were only 364 silver winner’s medals produced for the Montreal 1976 Games.

3066 Montreal 1976 Summer Olympics Participation Medal Estimate $250-350 Participation medal issued for the Montreal 1976 Summer Olympics.

Bronze, 45 mm, 40 gm, by G. Huel/P. Pelletier. The front features the Montreal Olympic stadium above two lines of raised text, “XXle Olympiade, Montreal 1976”; the reverse bears the Montreal Games logo.

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1976

Exquisite red-and-black torch from Montreal 1976 3067 Montreal 1976 Summer Olympics Torch Estimate $3,000-4,000 Official 1976 Montreal Olympics torch, comprised of aluminum, measuring 26˝ in length and 3˝ at its widest point, designed by Georges Huel and Michel Daillaire. The simple torch consists of just a red handle emblazoned with the Montreal Olympics emblem, and a black ‘basket’ to carry the flame. The black color on top was intended to make the flame stand out even more. About 1,200 torchbearers participated in the relay, which lasted just four days from July 13 to July 17 and covered 775 km. A superior example of this exquisite 1976 torch.

3068 Lake Placid 1980 Winter Olympics Participation Medal Estimate $300-400 Participation medal issued for the Lake Placid 1980 Winter Olympics.

Nickel-silver, 76 mm, 202 gm, by Marcel Jovine/Neil Kennedy. The front depicts modern relief views of the nine winter sports; the reverse bears the Lake Placid Games emblem encircled by the raised words of the Olympic oath in four concentric circles. Complete with its original blue box.

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Scarce silver medal from the controversial Moscow Olympiad

3069 Moscow 1980 Summer Olympics Silver Winner’s Medal Estimate $8,000-10,000

Winner’s medal issued for the Moscow 1980 Summer Olympics. Silver, 60 mm, 125 gm,

by Ilya Postol, Moscow. The front, inscribed in Cyrillic, features a ‘Seated Victory’ with the Colosseum in the background; the reverse features the Moscow Olympic emblem and Olympic flame. Complete with original colorful ribbon. The United States led sixty-five countries in a boycott of the 1980 Moscow Summer Games to protest the Soviet invasion of Afghanistan. Only 452 silver medals were produced for the Games, 204 of which were actually awarded to athletes; this example went unissued. Between the important historical events surrounding the 1980 Moscow Olympics and the scarcity of these medals, they hold a special international appeal and are sought by collectors worldwide.

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Bo Berglund’s bronze hockey winner’s medal from the historic 1980 Winter Olympics 3070 Lake Placid 1980 Winter Olympics Bronze Winner’s Medal Awarded to Bo Berglund Estimate $10,000-15,000 This 1980 ‘Miracle on Ice’ Winter Games bronze winners medal was presented to Swedish hockey player Bo Berglund.

Medal is a very large 80 mm in diameter and weighs approximately 180 grams. The medal’s edge is stamped with “Tiffany & Co. Bronze ©1979.” One side of the medal features a raised image of a hand holding the Olympic torch against a mountain backdrop, with the Olympic rings and “XIII Olympic Winter Games,” in raised letters.

Reverse bears a fir tree and pine cone design, with “Lake Placid 1980,” in raised letters, and engraved underneath, “Ice Hockey, Bo Berglund.” Complete with original blue and white ribbon and handsome navy leather Tiffany presentation box. This medal is seldom available, especially with the official presentation case.

Bo Berglund was a standout player in the Original navy blue leather Tiffany presentation box Swedish League and won bronze medals in both the 1980 and 1988 Games, tallying one goal and three assists during the Games at Lake Placid. Originally drafted by the Boston Bruins, Berglund would spend parts of three seasons with Quebec, Minnesota, and Philadelphia. Medals from the 1980 Winter Olympic Games are quite rare, as only 73 bronze were presented, and coupled with its relation to the ‘Miracle on Ice’ performance of the US Hockey Team, widely regarded as the greatest sports triumph of the 20th century, this medal is elevated to an elite status for collectors. An ice hockey medal from the iconic 1980 ‘Miracle on Ice’ Olympiad is a prize any advanced Olympic collector would aspire to own.

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Uncommon 1980 American boycott medal

1980

3071 Moscow 1980 Summer Olympics Torch Estimate $1,500-2,500 Official 1980 Moscow Olympics torch, comprised of aluminum, measuring 22˝ in length and 4˝ at its widest point, designed by Boris Tutschin. The gray body features red text in Cyrillic, “Moscow—Olympiad—1980,” and a gold-colored top of the handle bears the emblem of the Games and Olympic rings. The top is also accented with a golden ring. Burner remains in place. A few dings and dents to the body. In all, about 5,435 torchbearers participated in the relay, which lasted from June 19 to July 19. These Olympics were especially controversial due to the USSR’s recent invasion of Afghanistan, and the United States led 65 countries in a boycott of the Games.

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3072 Moscow 1980 Summer Olympics US Boycott Medal Estimate $1,000-1,500 Medal issued to the members of the US Olympic team following their boycott of the Moscow 1980 Summer Olympics. Gilt bronze, 75 mm, 196 gm, Tiffany & Co., New York. The front, inscribed, “United States Olympic Team, 1980,” features the Olympic rings and a stylized torch image; the reverse, reading, “Games of the XXII Olympiad,” depicts five doves.

Complete with original patriotic ribbon. The United States Olympic team boycotted the Moscow Games in protest of the Soviet invasion of Afghanistan. A large, impressive medal representing this historic event.

3073 Moscow 1980 Summer Olympics Participation Medal

1984

Estimate $250-350 Participation medal issued for the Moscow 1980 Summer Olympics. Tombac, 60 mm, 125 gm, by Angelina Leonova.

The front features the Moscow Games emblem above the Olympic stadium and raised Cyrillic lettering; the reverse bears a detailed view of the Red Square in Moscow.

Scarce 1984 Sarajevo silver winner’s medal

3074 Sarajevo 1984 Winter Olympics Silver Winner’s Medal Estimate $10,000-12,000

Winner’s medal issued for the Sarajevo 1984 Winter Olympics. Silver, 65 mm x 71 mm, 159 gm, by Majdanpek, Belgrade. The front, inscribed, “XIV Zimske Olimpijske Igre, Sarajevo 1984,” features the Olympic rings and Sarajevo emblem; the reverse features a stylized athlete’s head with laurel crown. Complete with original orange ribbon. Only 95 silver medals were produced for the 1984 Sarajevo Olympic Games.

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One of only 95 bronze medals from Sarajevo 3075 Sarajevo 1984 Winter Olympics Bronze Winner’s Medal Estimate $5,000-7,000 Winner’s medal issued for the Sarajevo 1984 Winter Olympics. Bronze, 65 mm x 71 mm, 172 gm, by Majdanpek, Belgrade. The front, inscribed, “XIV Zimske Olimpijske Igre, Sarajevo 1984,” features the Olympic rings and Sarajevo emblem; the reverse features a stylized athlete’s head with laurel crown. Complete with a replacement orange ribbon. Only 95 bronze medals were produced for the 1984 Sarajevo Olympic Games.

Sarajevo’s understated 1984 design 3076 Sarajevo 1984 Winter Olympics Torch Estimate $4,000-5,000 Official 1984 Sarajevo Olympics torch, comprised of lightweight metal with a long combustion tube, measuring 22.75˝ in length and 4˝ at its widest point, manufactured by the Mizuno Corporation of Japan.

The handle is silver-colored and topped by a gold-tone base inscribed, “Sarajevo ’84,” with the Mizuno logo also raised in relief. The combustion tube bears the Olympic rings and emblem of the Sarajevo games, which has been darkened from having been used in the torch relay. For the Sarajevo relay, the route was split into two routes of east and west so that it would pass through the whole country and promote the Olympic ideal of coexistence. In all, it was carried by 1,600 torchbearers over a distance of 5,289 km.

This was the first Winter Olympics held in a Communist state.

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Exquisite 1984 Los Angeles gold medal

3078 Los Angeles 1984 Summer Olympics Gold Winner’s Medal Estimate $12,000-14,000

Winner’s medal issued for the Los Angeles 1984 Summer Olympics. Gilt silver, 63.5 mm, 142.5 gm, by Dugald Stermer, Indianapolis. The front, inscribed, “XXIII Olympiad, Los Angeles 1984,” features a ‘Seated Victory’ with the Colosseum in the background; the reverse portrays a victorious athlete being carried by a jubilant crowd. Complete with original magenta, vermillion, and yellow ribbon.

Only 478 of these gold medals were produced for the LA Games. A scarce, attractive medal from this memorable USA-hosted Olympiad.

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1988

3079 Los Angeles 1984 Summer Olympics Torch Estimate $1,500-2,500 Official 1984 Los Angeles Olympics torch, brass-finished with tan leather handles, measuring 22.25 in length and 4.75 at its widest point, manufactured by Turner Ind and engraved “1983 LAOOC,” with a pair of Los Angeles Games logos on the base of the handle. Bowl is engraved along the top, “Citius, Altius, Fortius, “ with the rings between each word, and the L.A. Memorial Coliseum Stadium below. Trivial overall scuffing, a slight dent to top rim of torch, darkened on the interior, and the wick no longer present. Complete with its original carrying bag and operating and safety instruction manual. The fire was lit in Olympia, Greece on May 7, 1984, and arrived the following day in New York. It was carried through 33 states over 82 days to Los Angeles by over 3,600 runners.

3080 Calgary 1988 Winter Olympics Participation Medal Estimate $300-400 Participation medal issued for the Calgary 1988 Winter Olympics. Bronze, 64 mm, 133 gm, by Cornelius Martens. The front depicts the Calgary Games emblem and raised French and English text, “Calgary 1988, XV Olympic Winter Games”; the reverse bears a panoramic view of Calgary, the Saddledome Stadium, and the Canadian Rocky Mountains, with the Olympic motto below.

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Incredibly rare 1988 Calgary torch—one of about 100 made

3081 Calgary 1988 Winter Olympics Torch Estimate $50,000-60,000 Exceptionally rare official 1988 Calgary Olympics torch, comprised of aluminum with a maple handle, measuring 23.5˝ in length, emblazoned on the handle with pictograms of ten Winter Olympic sports. The top is inscribed, “XV Olympic Winter Games Calgary Alberta Canada 1988,” and the ball at the bottom is engraved with the Olympic motto, “Citius, Altius, Fortius.” This example is unused and retains its four original wicks above a canister. Also includes its original black carrying bag. The torch was designed to resemble the Calgary Tower, an iconic landmark in the Canadian city. The torch relay was an enormous event, with approximately 6,500 torchbearers drawn from an application pool of over six million. After the lighting ceremony in Olympia, the flame was flown to Newfoundland. The torch traveled 18,000 km through Canada over 88 days. Unlike many relays, the torches were shared and thus only about one hundred were manufactured. This is a marvelous example of the utmost rarity.

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1988

Striking example of the ornate Seoul torch 3082 Seoul 1988 Summer Olympics Torch Estimate $2,500-4,500 Beautifully designed official 1988 Seoul Olympics torch, constructed of metal, copper, leather, and plastic, measuring 20˝ in length and 4˝ at its widest point, designed by Lee WooSung and manufactured by Korea Explosives Co. Ltd. The handle is wrapped in brown leather with a ring above, inscribed, “Games of the XXIVth Olympiad Seoul 1988,” in English and Korean. The upper portion of the torch bears a colorful Olympic ring emblem and the top is engraved with an intricate dragon design symbolizing the harmony between East and West; based on the Chinese zodiac, the year 1988 was also the year of the dragon. During the 22–day relay, the Olympic flame traveled from the Greek capital of Athens to Korea’s southernmost point, Jeju Island, before making its way north to Seoul in a 4,167 km relay.

3083 Seoul 1988 Summer Olympics Participation Medal Estimate $300-400 Participation medal issued for the Seoul 1988 Summer Olympics. Bronze, 60 mm, 115 gm, by Kim Kwang-hyun. The front depicts Namdaemun, one of the gates in the Fortress Wall of Seoul, with mountains, clouds, cranes, and the sun; the reverse bears the Seoul Games emblem and reads “XXIV Olympiad, Seoul 1988.”

Complete with its original purple velvet case.

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1992

3084 Albertville 1992 Winter Olympics USA Hockey Team Watch Estimate $300-500 Hamilton presentation watch given to the 1992 USA hockey team by the 1980 USA ‘Miracle’ Olympic team, during an exhibition game in Dallas, Texas, on January 5, 1992.

Thirteen members of the 1980 USA Olympic Hockey Team played a team of celebrity all-stars prior to a pre-Olympic tournament game featuring the 1992 USA Olympic Team vs. the Russian team. The watch features Olympic rings on the face surrounded by gold text, “Olympic 1980, 1992 Hockey,” and is engraved on the reverse, “To 1992 Olympic Hockey Team, Best of luck from 1980 Olympic Hockey Team.” Includes the original Hamilton box and instruction booklet. Team USA made it to the bronze medal game on February 22, but was defeated by Czechoslovakia.

Impressive modernist 1992 torch 3085 Barcelona 1992 Summer Olympics Torch Estimate $2,500-3,500 Official 1992 Barcelona Olympics torch, comprised of aluminum and plastic, measuring 26˝ in length and 7˝ at its widest point, designed by Andre Ricard.

The metal body is inscribed in gold text, “XXV Olimpiada Barcelona 1992,” and bears the emblem of the Games.

Several nicks and scuffs to the rubber grip, and slight separation where metal and plastic meet at top of the grip. The massive fifty-day relay included nearly 9,500 torchbearers who carried the Olympic flame by foot and bicycle for a total of 5,940 km throughout Spain. This is an especially large, attractive torch with a decidedly modern design.

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1994

3086 Lillehammer 1994 Winter Olympics Participation Medal Estimate $300-500 Participation medal issued for the Lillehammer 1994 Winter Olympics. Copper, 66 mm x 76 mm, 223 gm, by Morten Kleppan.

The front depicts the Lillehammer Games emblem and rings set between ice crystals and pictograms of sporting events, with raised text, “The XVII Olympic Winter Games Lillehammer 1994�; the reverse bears various sports pictograms and the ice crystal design. Complete with original wooden presentation box.

Multicolored IOC session badges for the Salt Lake City Winter Games 3087 Complete Set of Sixteen 1995 Budapest IOC Session Badges Estimate $2,000-2,500 Full set of sixteen badges for the 104th International Olympic Committee Session in Budapest, Hungary on June 16, 1995, in which Salt Lake City was selected as the host for the 2002 Winter Olympics. Badges measure 1.25 x 2.5, and feature an outline of the Budapest skyline and Olympic rings, with each badge bearing a red, green, and white tassel and a uniquely colored ribbon.

An uncommon and attractive assemblage of badges representing the most recent Olympics Games to be held in the United States.

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1996

3088 Atlanta 1996 Summer Olympics Torch Estimate $1,500-2,000 Official 1996 Atlanta Summer Olympics torch, constructed of gold-plated brass, aluminum, and Georgian pecan hardwood, measuring 31.75˝ in length and 2.5˝ at its widest point.

Designed by Peter Mastrogiannis, the wooden handle represents the connection of the flame between heaven and earth, and the torch’s twenty-two reeds, representing every host city of the Olympic Games since 1896, are gathered by bands at the top and bottom, with the top displaying the Atlanta Games logo and the quilt of leaves design, and the bottom band listing all Olympic cities and their dates since 1896. Trivial scuffing to the bands and reeds.

The torch relay was run from April 27 to July 19, 1966, and covered 26,875 km across the United States by over 12,000 torchbearers. Its journey included a trek on the Pony Express, a ride on the Union Pacific Railroad, and the first instance in which an Olympic relay torch made its way into space when it was carried aboard Space Shuttle Columbia as part of STS-78.

3089 Atlanta 1996 Summer Olympics Participation Medal Estimate $200-300 Participation medal issued for the Atlanta 1996 Summer Olympics. Bronze, 60 mm, 60 gm, by Malcom Gear Designers. The front features the Atlanta Games emblem under raised text, “Games of the XXVI Olympiad”; the reverse bears a quilt of leaves and the raised text, “Centennial, Olympic Games.” Complete with its original velvet pouch and green box.

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1998

3090 Nagano 1998 Winter Olympics Participation Medal Estimate $300-400 Participation medal issued for the Nagano 1998 Winter Olympics. Bronze, 60 mm, 137 gm. The front features a forest of small trees on a mountain side with a curve denoting a ski slope; the reverse bears the Nagano Games logo and a wreath effect along the rim. Complete with the original purple presentation box.

The torch that welcomed a new millennium

3091 Sydney 2000 Summer Olympics Torch Estimate $2,500-3,500 Official 2000 Sydney Olympics torch, comprised of steel and aluminum, measuring 30.5Ë? in length and 4Ë? at its widest point, designed by Blue Sky Design and manufactured

by G. A. & L. Harrington. The beautiful aesthetic of this torch drew inspiration from the Sydney Opera House, the blue of the Pacific Ocean, and the Australian boomerang.

The emblem of the Sydney Olympics is featured prominently at the top of the torch.

The Sydney Olympic Games were lauded as the best ever held and the torch relay was a massive undertaking, taking place over the course of four months and including a total of 13,400 torchbearers. An incredibly desirable torch from these important Olympic Games.

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Hockey legend Hull’s participation medal from the 2002 Salt Lake Games 3092 Salt Lake City 2002 Winter Olympics Collection Belonging to Brett Hull Estimate $1,000-1,500 Impressive assortment of items belonging to Hall of Fame hockey player Brett Hull from his Olympic experience at the Salt Lake City 2002 Winter Games, including: a bronze participation medal, 50 mm x 90 mm, 240 gm, by O. C. Tanner, a gold participation pin, .5 x .75, featuring the Olympic torch and rings, numbered 132409, housed in its original Olympic case; a pair of Official IIHF game-used hockey pucks, with the Salt Lake City logo on the top and the Olympic rings on the bottom; an unopened hardcover copy of White Gold: The U. S. Olympic Team at the XIX Olympic Winter Games, a laminated athlete Olympic Identity and Accreditation card designated to Hull, showing his image on the front and reverse, a set of twelve ticket stubs in a plastic placard sleeve attached to an NHLPA lanyard with three Olympic pins; and a grouping of eight Olympic pins, one of which is from the 2010 Vancouver Games, for various events and personnel. The participation medal is accompanied by its original cloth bag and wooden case. Given that he was a dual citizen of the United States and Canada, Hull had the rare opportunity to choose which country he wished to play for in the 2002 Winter Games. He ultimately selected the US and fittingly went on to compete against Canada in the gold medal game. The Americans fell 5-2, but Hull earned his first Olympic winners medal. A unique and desirable collection of Olympic ephemera deriving from one of hockey’s most recognizable figures.

3093 Salt Lake City 2002 Winter Olympics Participation Medal Estimate $300-500 Participation medal issued for the Salt Lake City 2002 Winter Olympics. Bronze, 50 mm x 90 mm, 240 gm, by O. C. Tanner. The front depicts three athletes bursting from a mountain, with the Olympic rings below; the reverse bearing the Delicate Arch, inscribed “Light the fire within,” with a mountain range in the background and the Olympic rings and logo below. Complete with its original black wooden case.

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3095 Athens 2004 Summer Olympics Participation Medal Estimate $250-350 Participation medal issued for the Athens 2004 Summer Olympics.

Bronze, 50 mm, 61 gm, minted by Efsimon. The front features Greek lettering and waves of the Aegean sea on either side of the Athens Games emblem; the reverse bears raised text between a similar design as the front, “Games of the XXVIII Olympiad, 13–29 August 2004.”

3096 Torino 2006 Winter Olympics Torch Estimate $800-1,200 Official 2006 Torino Winter Olympics torch, constructed of blue techno–polymer–coated aluminum, measuring 31.25˝ in length and 4.5˝ at its widest point. Designed by Pininfarina, the shape of the torch was designed to appear like a ski tip, while also representing the monument and symbol of Turin, the Mole Antonelliana. Additionally, the design was intended to replicate the traditional wooden torch, giving the impression that the metal itself catches fire and burns. The middle portion of the torch bears an inscription of the Torino Games emblem with Olympic rings. Starting on December 8, 2005, the Olympic torch relay lasted 75 days and traversed over 11,300 km. In all, a total of 10,001 torchbearers carried the flame until it entered the Olympic Stadium on February 10, 2006. This sleek and dynamic Olympic torch was awarded the Lorenzo il Magnifico award, the highest prize from the Florence Biennale of Contemporary Art.

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3097 Torino 2006 Winter Olympics Participation Medal Estimate $300-400 Participation medal issued for the Torino 2006 Winter Olympics. Pewter, 40 mm, 33 gm, by Quatrini. The front depicts the Torino Games emblem with the Aqueduct of Alpignano above; the reverse bears several rays of ice crystals and the Olympic rings and motto below. Complete with its original cardboard and plastic case.

3098 Beijing 2008 Summer Olympics Participation Medal Estimate $250-350 Participation medal issued for the Beijing 2008 Summer Olympics. Bronze, 55 mm, 122 gm. The front features the Beijing Games logo over the Bird’s Nest Olympic stadium, with raised Chinese and English text along the top; the reverse bears five Fuwa mascots over gusts of wind and engraved Chinese and English text, “One World One Dream.” Complete with its original red presentation case.

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2010

3099 Vancouver 2010 Winter Olympics Torch Estimate $1,500-2,000 Official 2010 Vancouver Winter Olympics torch, constructed of stainless steel, aluminum, and sheet molding, measuring 37˝ in length and 3˝ at its widest point. Manufactured by Bombardier, the shape and contours of the torch represent the lines made by snow and ice sports, and is engraved with the motto “With Glowing Hearts / Des plus brilliants exploits,” with the Canadian maple leaf ‘cut-out’ on the opposing side.

The two white panels bear the Vancouver Games logo. Complete with its original torch relay carrying bag. The torch was lit in Olympia on October 22, 2009, and from October 30, 2009, until February 12, 2010, the Olympic Flame was carried by over 12,000 runners for over 100 days over a course of 45,000 km of Canadian soil—the longest national relay ever held.

3100 Vancouver 2010 Winter Olympics Participation Medal Estimate $400-600 Participation medal issued for the Vancouver 2010 Winter Olympics. Silver, 40 mm, 89 gm. The front depicts a unique orca design and the Olympic rings; the reverse bears the Winter Games emblem, graphics inspired by Canada’s natural and cultural diversity, and a raised motto, “With glowing hearts / des plus brillants exploits.” Complete with original case.

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Quartet of consecutive Winter participation medals 3101 Winter Participation Medal Collection: 1976 Innsbruck, 1980 Lake Placid, 1984 Sarajevo, 1988 Calgary Estimate $800-1,000 Desirable collection of participation medals issued for four consecutive Winter Olympics, including: 1976 Innsbruck Winter Olympics, silvered bronze, 50 mm, 32 gm; 1980 Lake Placid Winter Olympics, nickel-silver, 76 mm, 202 gm; 1984 Sarajevo Winter Olympics, bronze, 60 mm x 66 mm, 129 gm; 1988 Calgary Winter Olympics, bronze, 64 mm, 133 gm. A handsome ready-made collection of medals spanning four Olympic Games.

Instant Summer Games medal collection

3102 Summer Participation Medal Collection: 1928 Amsterdam, 1952 Helsinki, 1964 Tokyo, 1968 Mexico City, 1976 Montreal Estimate $800-1,000

Diverse collection of participation medals issued for five Summer Olympics from throughout the 20th century, including: 1928 Amsterdam Summer Olympics, bronze, 55 mm, 62 gm, with the participant’s name custom engraved on the reverse; 1952 Helsinki Summer Olympics, bronze, 54 mm, 77 gm; 1964 Tokyo Summer Olympics, copper, 61 mm, 118 gm; 1968 Mexico City Summer Olympics, copper, 50 mm, 116 gm; and 1976 Montreal Summer Olympics, copper, 45 mm, 40 gm. A wonderful assemblage spanning several decades and continents.

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GROUPS

3103 Winter Olympics Ticket Collection Estimate $300-500 Comprehensive collection of twelve tickets and ticket stubs from different Winter Olympic Games, ranging in size from 3.5 x 2 to 8 x 3.25, including: 1932 Lake Placid; 1960 Squaw Valley; 1964 Innsbruck; 1976 Innsbruck; 1980 Lake Placid; 1988 Calgary; 1992 Albertville; 1994 Lillehammer; 1998 Nagano; 2002 Salt Lake; 2006 Torino; and 2010 Vancouver.

3104 Winter Olympics Programs: Lake Placid 1932 and Squaw Valley 1960 Estimate $200-300 Three programs for the Winter Olympic Games, including: 1932 Lake Placid daily program for February 13; 1932 Lake Placid general program; and 1960 Squaw Valley daily program for February 23. Partial separation to the spine of the 1932 general program and a couple small areas of paper loss to the back cover of the 1960 program.

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3105 Winter and Summer Olympics Programs: Helsinki 1940, Cortina d’Ampezzo 1956, Squaw Valley 1960, Rome 1960 Estimate $200-300 Set of four official programs from four different Olympic Games, including: a program for the canceled 1940 Summer Olympics scheduled to be held in the runner-up city of Helsinki, Finland from July 20 to August 4, 1940; a daily program for the 1956 Winter Olympics held in Cortina d’Ampezzo, Italy on February 4, 1956; a daily program for the 1960 Winter Olympics in Squaw Valley, California on February 23, 1960; and a two-day program for the equestrian portion of the 1960 Summer Olympics held in Rome, Italy on September 5 and 6, 1960.

3106 S u m m e r Ol y m p i c s Ticket Collection Estimate $200-300 Comprehensive collection of fourteen tickets and ticket stubs from different Summer Olympic Games, ranging in size from 2.75 x 1 to 9.75 x 3.75, including: 1904 Louisiana Purchase Exposition St. Louis World’s Fair (host of the Olympics); 1932 Los Angeles; 1952 Helsinki; 1956 Melbourne; 1960 Rome; 1964 Tokyo; 1972 Munich; 1976 Montreal; 1980 Moscow; 1984 Los Angeles; 1992 Barcelona; 1996 Atlanta; 2000 Sydney; and 2008 Beijing.

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3107 Summer Olympics Tickets: Amsterdam 1928, Los Angeles 1932, Berlin 1936, and London 1948 Estimate $200-300 Set of four ticket stubs, each approximately 2.5 x 3, consisting of events from four different Olympic Summer Games, including: a ticket for a field hockey match at the 1928 Olympics in Amsterdam, Netherlands; a ticket for a track and field event at the 1932 Olympics in Los Angeles, California; a ticket for a handball match at the 1936 Olympics in Berlin, Germany; and a ticket for the athletics events at the 1948 Olympics in London, England.

3108 Summer Olympics Programs: St. Louis 1904, Stockholm 1912, Anvers 1920, Amsterdam 1928, Los Angeles 1932 Estimate $200-400 Collection of seven daily programs from five different Summer Olympic Games, including: a program for the World’s Fair Louisiana Purchase Exposition held in St. Louis, Missouri on July 11, 1904, which featured the Olympics; a program for the 1912 Summer Olympics held in Stockholm, Sweden on June 27, 1912; a program for the 1920 Summer Olympics held in Antwerp, Belgium on August 16, 1920; a program for the 1928 Summer Olympics held in Amsterdam, Netherlands on May 26, 1928; and three daily programs for the 1932 Olympic Games held in Los Angeles, California, dated July 30, August 1, and August 4, 1932.

3109 Summer Olympics Competitors Bib Numbers: LA 1984, Atlanta 1996, London 2012 Estimate $200-300 Collection of unused competitors’ bib numbers for three Summer Olympics, including: one 10 x 9.25 bib number for the 1984 Los Angeles Olympics; four 9 x 8 bib numbers for the 1996 Atlanta Olympics; and two 9.5 x 6.25 matching bib numbers for the 2012 London Olympics (for the front and back of the uniform).

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FIREARMS. RR Auction complies with all Federal and State rules and regulations relating to the purchasing, registration and shipping of firearms. A Bidder is required to provide appropriate documents and the payment of associated fees, if any. Bidder is responsible for providing a shipping address that is suitable for the receipt of a firearm.

Limitation of Damages: In the event that RR Auction is prevented for any reason

from delivering any property to Bidder, or Bidder is otherwise dissatisfied with the performance of RR Auction, the liability, if any, of RR Auction, shall be limited to, and shall not exceed, the amount actually paid for the property by Bidder. In no event shall RR Auction be liable for incidental, special, indirect, exemplary or consequential damages of any kind, including but not limited to loss of profits, value of investment or opportunity cost.

Unauthorized Statements: Under no circumstances is any employee, agent or representative of RR Auction authorized by RR Auction to modify, amend, waive or contradict any of these Conditions of Sale, any term or condition set forth on a registration form, any warranty or limitation or exclusion of warranty, any term or condition in either the Registration Form or these Terms and Conditions regarding payment requirements, including but not limited to due date, manner of payment, and what constitutes payment in full, or any other term or condition contained in any documents issued by RR Auction unless such modification, amendment, waiver or contradiction is contained in a writing signed by all parties. Any statements, oral or written, made by employees, agents or representatives of RR Auction to Bidder, including statements regarding specific lots, even if such employee, agent or representative represents that such statement is authorized, unless reduced to a writing signed by all parties, are statements of personal opinion only and are not binding on RR Auction, and under no circumstances shall be relied upon by Bidder as a statement, representation or warranty of RR Auction.

Bidder’s Remedies: Under no circumstance will RR Auction incur liability to a Bidder in excess of the purchase price actually paid.

This section sets forth the sole and exclusive remedies of Bidder in conformity with the Warranties and Limitation of Damages provisions of these Conditions of Sale, and is expressly in lieu of any other rights or remedies which might be available to Bidder by law. The Bidder hereby accepts the benefit of the Consignor’s warranty of title and any other representations and warranties made by the Consignor for the Bidder’s benefit. In the event that Bidder demonstrates in writing, in the sole discretion of RR Auction, that there was a breach of the Consignor’s warranty of title concerning a lot purchased by Bidder, RR Auction shall make demand upon the Consignor to pay to Bidder the Purchase Price (including any premiums, taxes, or other amounts paid or due to RR Auction). Should the Consignor not pay the Purchase Price to Bidder within thirty days after such demand, RR Auction shall disclose the identity of the Consignor to Bidder and assign to Bidder all of RR Auction’s rights against the Consignor with respect to such lot or property. Upon such disclosure and assignment, all responsibility and liability, if any, of RR Auction with respect to said lot or

property shall automatically terminate. RR Auction shall be entitled to retain the premiums and other amounts paid to RR Auction - this remedy is as to the Consignor only. The rights and remedies provided herein are for the original Bidder only and they may not be assigned or relied upon by any transferee or assignee under any circumstances.

If Bidder wishes to challenge the AC within the period of the Certification of Authenticity, Bidder must present written evidence that the lot is not authentic as determined by a known expert in the field. If RR Auction agrees that the lot is not as represented, Bidder’s sole and exclusive remedy shall be a refund of their purchase price, with no other costs, liabilities or amounts recoverable. If RR Auction does not agree with the claim by Bidder, then the Parties shall follow the dispute resolution procedures of these Conditions of Sale.

Any such challenge concerning an AC or Certification of Authenticity must, without any exception, be brought within one (1) year of Bidder’s notice to RR Auction of Bidder’s contention that the lot was not authentic, or six (6) years from the Auction Date, whichever is sooner.

If the description of any lot in the Catalog is materially incorrect (e.g., gross cataloging error), the lot is returnable if returned within five (5) calendar days of receipt, and received by RR Auction no later than twenty-one (21) calendar days after the Auction Date. If there is any discrepancy between the description in the Catalog and the AC, then the description in the AC shall control.

This paragraph shall constitute Bidder’s sole right with respect to the return of items, and no refunds shall be given for any items not returned to and received by RR Auction.

NO RETURN OR REFUND OF ANY AUCTION LOT WILL BE CONSIDERED EXCEPT AS PROVIDED IN THESE CONDITIONS OF SALE. RR Auction’s Additional Services: For Bidders who do not remove purchased property from RR Auction’s premises, RR Auction, in its sole discretion and solely as a service and accommodation to Bidders, may arrange to have purchased lots packed, insured and forwarded at the sole request, expense, and risk of Bidder. RR Auction assumes no and disclaims all responsibility and liability for acts or omissions in such packing or shipping by RR Auction or other packers and carriers, whether or not recommended by RR Auction.

RR Auction assumes no and disclaims all responsibility and liability for damage to frames, glass or other breakable items. Where RR Auction arranges and bills for such services via invoice, RR Auction will include an administration charge.

Headings: Headings are for convenience only and shall not be used to interpret the substantive sections to which they refer.

Entire Agreement: These Conditions of Sale constitute the entire agreement between the parties together with the terms and conditions contained in the Registration Form. They may not be amended, modified or superseded except in a signed writing executed by all parties. No oral or written statement by anyone employed by RR Auction or acting as agent or representative of RR Auction may amend, modify, waive or supersede the terms herein unless such amendment, waiver or modification is contained in a writing signed by all parties.

If any section of these Conditions of Sale or any term or provision of any section is held to be invalid, void, or unenforceable by any court of competent jurisdiction, the remaining sections or terms and provisions of a section shall continue in full force and effect without being impaired or invalidated in any way.

Governing Law and Enforcement The Parties agree that any agreements between the Parties including but not limited to these Conditions of Sale are entered into in Boston, Massachusetts, no matter where Bidder is situated and no matter by what means or where Bidder was informed of the Auction and regardless of whether catalogs, materials, or other communications were received by Bidder in another location.

The Parties agree that these Conditions of Sale, and any other related agreement(s) are governed by the laws of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts, without regard for its conflict of laws principles. The Parties agree that any dispute related to or arising out of these Conditions of Sale, or related to or arising out of any other related agreement(s) shall be submitted to confidential binding arbitration (the “Arbitration”) before a single Arbitrator of the American Arbitration Association (the “AAA”). The Parties agree that the Arbitration shall be conducted pursuant to the commercial rules of the AAA. In the event that the Parties cannot agree on the selection of the Arbitrator, then the Arbitrator shall be selected by the AAA. The prevailing Party in the Arbitration shall be entitled to recover all of its related costs, whether before or after the formal institution of the Arbitration, including but not limited to its reasonable attorneys’ fees and, if RR Auction prevails, the Buyer’s Premium as defined in these Conditions of Sale. The Parties agree that Bidder shall have no right to recover consequential or indirect damages, or lost profits damages.

The Parties consent to the enforcement of the decision in the Arbitration pursuant to the Federal Arbitration Act in either the courts of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts or the United States District Court for the District of Massachusetts.

Except as provided in Bidder’s Remedies with regard to the Certification of Authenticity, any dispute, claim, cause of action related to or arising out of these Conditions of Sale or any other agreement(s) between the

Parties must be brought within one (1) year of the acts, omissions or circumstances giving rise to the alleged claim, without exceptions. This provision is intended as a full, complete and absolute release of any claims after one (1) year of such acts, omissions or circumstances.

The Parties agree further that these waiver provisions are intended to be binding on all parties in the event of any dispute, specifically including but not limited to third party claims and cross-actions brought by either RR Auction or Bidder. These provisions are consideration for the execution of these Conditions of Sale.

The Bidder hereby agrees that RR Auction shall be entitled to present these Conditions of Sale to a court in any jurisdiction other than set forth in this paragraph as conclusive evidence of the Parties’ agreement, and the Parties further agree that the court shall immediately dismiss any action filed in such jurisdiction.

Notwithstanding the foregoing, RR Auction may, in its sole discretion, enforce its rights pursuant to these Conditions of Sale in the courts of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts or the United States District Court for the District of Massachusetts rather than in an Arbitration related to or arising out of any Auction of an item sold for less than $10,000. This right shall relate to the individual item price, such that RR Auction may, in its sole discretion, enforce its rights pursuant to these Conditions of Sale in the courts of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts or the United States District Court for the District of Massachusetts rather than in an Arbitration for items that in the aggregate exceed $10,000. The prevailing Party in such a proceeding shall be entitled to recover all of its related costs, whether before or after the formal institution of the proceeding, including but not limited to its reasonable attorneys’ fees and, if RR Auction prevails, the Buyer’s Premium as defined in these Conditions of Sale. This right of enforcement is unique to RR Auction, and these Conditions of Sale are a waiver by the Bidder of any right to enforcement or adjudication outside of an Arbitration.

CONDUCT OF AUCTION Estimate Prices: In addition to descriptive information, each item in the Catalog sometimes includes a price range which reflects opinion as to the price expected at auction (the “Estimate Prices”). In other instances, Estimate Prices can be obtained by calling RR Auction at (603) 732-4280.

The Estimate Prices are based upon various factors including prices recently paid at auction for comparable property, condition, rarity, quality, history and provenance. Estimate Prices are prepared well in advance of the sale and subject to revision. Estimates do not include the Buyer’s Premium or sales tax (see under separate heading).

Owned or Guaranteed Property: RR Auction generally offers property consigned by others for sale at public auction; in very limited occasion, lots are offered that are the property of RR Auction.

Before the Auction: Bidder may attend pre-sale viewing for all of RR Auction’s auctions at no charge. All property to be auctioned is usually on view for several days prior to the sale. Bidder is encouraged to examine lots thoroughly. Bidder may also request condition reports (see below). RR Auction’s staff are available at viewings and by appointment.

Maximum Bids – All Auctions: To maximize Bidder’s chance of winning, RR Auction strongly encourages the use of maximum bids. RR Auction will then bid for Bidder until the lot reaches Bidder’s specified maximum. Maximum bids are strictly confidential. Placing arbitrary, non-incremental bids on lots with prior maximum bids may result in these lots being sold for less than 10% above the under Bidder’s bid.

Successful Bids: The fall of RR Auction’s hammer indicates the final bid.

RR Auction will record the paddle number of the Bidder.

If Bidder’s salesroom or absentee bid is successful, Bidder will be notified after the sale by mailed or emailed invoice.

Unsold Lots: If a lot does not reach the reserve, it is bought-in. In other words, it remains unsold and is returned to the Consignor. RR Auction has the right to sell certain unsold items after the close of the Auction. Such lots shall be considered sold during the Auction and all these Terms and Conditions shall apply to such sales including but not limited to the Buyer’s Premium, return rights, and disclaimers.

Bidding—Timed Auction: Bidder may open, monitor, and/or raise bids at any time before the close of a lot through www.rrauction.com. RR Auction offers a callback service the day of the Auction, but Bidder is responsible for supplying a correct telephone number(s) where Bidder can be reached until the Auction closes. Bidder must request this service in writing. RR Auction will make reasonable efforts to ensure that Bidders who request a callback are contacted if outbid; however, RR Auction does not guarantee this service and it is merely a courtesy and not an enforceable right. The auctioneer may also execute a bid on behalf of the consignor to protect the reserve, either by entering a bid in response to salesroom, telephone or absentee bids. Under no circumstances will the auctioneer place any bid on behalf of the consignor above the reserve. The auctioneer will not specifically identify bids placed on behalf of the consignor to protect the reserve.

To ensure proper registration, those Bidders intending to bid via the Internet must visit www.RRauction.com and register accordingly at least one full day prior to the actual auction. Winning bidders will be notified by RR Auction. RR Auction is not responsible or liable for any problems, delays, or any other issues or problems resulting out of use of the Internet generally or specifically, including but not limited to transmission, execution or processing of bids.

Any Bidder may bid on any lot prior to 6 pm EST/EDT. At that time, an extended bidding period goes into effect. If Bidder has not bid on a lot before 6 pm EST/EDT, Bidder may not bid on that lot after 6 pm EST/EDT. Only those Bidders who have placed bids on a lot before 6 pm EST/ EDT will be allowed to bid on that lot after 6 pm EST/ EDT. If Bidder is the only Bidder on a lot at 6 pm EST/ EDT, that lot is awarded to Bidder. During the extended bidding period, a lot will remain open only to those who bid on that lot prior to 6 pm EST/EDT. All lots WITHOUT an opening bid at 6 pm EST/EDT will remain OPEN to ALL Bidders until 7 pm EST/EDT or until they receive their first bid. These lots will close immediately upon receipt of a bid or at 7 pm EST/EDT, whichever comes first. For all lots that are active after 7 pm EST/EDT, bidding will remain open until 30 minutes pass without a bid being placed on THAT lot (the “30 Minute Rule”). The 30 Minute Rule is applied on a PER LOT BASIS; each lot in the Auction closes individually based on bidding activity after 7 pm EST/EDT. On a PER LOT BASIS, the 30 minute timer will reset each time a bid is placed after 7 pm EST/EDT. If Bidder is the high Bidder, raising Bidder’s maximum bid will NOT reset the timer. RR Auction reserves the right to close the Auction at any time at its sole discretion.

Bidding - Internet – Live Auction: Bidder may open, monitor, and/or raise bids at any time before the close of a lot through www.rrauction.com. RR Auction offers a callback service the day of the Auction, but Bidder is responsible for supplying a correct telephone number(s) where Bidder can be reached until the Auction closes. Bidder must request this service in writing. RR Auction will make reasonable efforts to ensure that Bidders who request a callback are contacted if outbid; however, RR Auction does not guarantee this service and it is merely a courtesy and not an enforceable right.

To ensure proper registration, those Bidders intending to bid via the Internet must visit www.RRauction.com and register accordingly at least one full day prior to the actual auction. Winning bidders will be notified by RR Auction. RR Auction is not responsible or liable for any problems, delays, or any other issues or problems resulting out of use of the Internet generally or specifically, including but not limited to transmission, execution or processing of bids.

Property is auctioned in consecutive numerical order, as

it appears in the catalog. The auctioneer will accept bids from those present in the salesroom or absentee bidders participating by telephone, internet or by written bid left with RR Auction in advance of the auction. The auctioneer may also execute a bid on behalf of the consignor to protect the reserve, either by entering a bid in response to salesroom, telephone or absentee bids. Under no circumstances will the auctioneer place any bid on behalf of the consignor above the reserve. The auctioneer will not specifically identify bids placed on behalf of the consignor to protect the reserve.

During live Auctions, internet bids can be placed in real time through one or more of the following Third Party services: www.liveauctioneers.com, www.invaluable.com and www.icollector.com. RR Auction is not responsible or liable for any problems, delays, or any other issues or problems resulting out of use of the Internet generally or specifically, including but not limited to transmission, execution or processing of bids. RR Auction treats any third-party site bids as floor or telephone bids. Floor bids and telephone bids are always considered first over third party sites bids, and floor bids are considered earlier than telephone bids. All RR Auction lots purchased through the third party sites carry an additional Buyer’s Premium.

Miscellaneous: Agreements between Bidders and Consignors to effectuate a non-sale of an item at Auction, inhibit bidding on a consigned item to enter into a private sale agreement for said item, or to utilize RR Auction’s Auction to obtain sales for non-selling consigned items subsequent to the Auction, are strictly prohibited. If a subsequent sale of a previously consigned item occurs in violation of this provision, RR Auction reserves the right to charge Bidder the applicable Buyer’s Premium and Consignor a Seller’s Commission as determined for each auction venue and by the terms of the seller’s agreement.

Acceptance of these Terms and Conditions qualifies Bidder as a client who has consented to be contacted by RR Auction in the future. In conformity with “do-not-call” regulations promulgated by the Federal or State regulatory agencies, participation by the Bidder is affirmative consent to being contacted at the phone number shown in his application and this consent shall remain in effect until it is revoked in writing. RR Auction may from time to time contact Bidder concerning sale, purchase, and auction opportunities available.

Rules of Construction: RR Auction presents properties in a number of collectible fields, and as such, specific venues have promulgated supplemental Terms and Conditions. Nothing herein shall be construed to waive the general Conditions of Sale by these additional rules and shall be construed to give force and effect to the rules in their entirety.

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