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830. Calgary 1988 Winter Olympics Torch. Official 1988 Calgary Winter Olympics torch used during the Olympic relay and presented to Paula Andrews, who served as the Mayor of the Olympic Village. Comprised of aluminum with a maple handle, the torch measures 23.5˝ in length, and is emblazoned on the handle with pictograms of ten Winter Olympic sports. The top inscribed with raised text in English and French, “XV Olympic Winter Games Calgary Alberta Canada 1988,” with underside of bowl engraved: “COA/A.O.C. 1979–1986”; the ball at the base of the handle is engraved with the Olympic motto, “Citius, Altius, Fortius.” The bowl bears some marks and wax remnants.
Accompanied by a detailed letter of provenance from Andrews, who states: “As a thank you for my work I received a few gifts. Some I regifted to other volunteers, or donated to the town and Nordic Centre, and some, such as a set of medals and participation medallions, a torch used in the torch relay and a sculpture of a horse I was given for my work on the OCO ‘88 Board, are in today’s Olympic Auction.” Starting Bid $1000
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September 15, 2021 | SPORTS
