RR Auction: Olympic Memorabilia

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Types of Olympic Memorabilia PARTICIPATION MEDALS Olympic participation medals have their origins with the called ‘commemoratives,’ these medals are presented to Although usually struck in bronze, there have been medals struck in steel, copper, pewter, and other metals as well.

These medals can be quite beautiful and feature different designs for each Olympic Games. Highly prized by collectors, participation medals range from very common in availability to exceedingly rare.

OLYMPIC POSTERS Although posters were used to promote the Olympic Games from the very beginning, it was not until the 1912 Stockholm Originally, Olympic posters were a much-needed vehicle windows, and exhibited in train stations worldwide. While only one type of poster was produced for the 1912 Games, more recent Games have seen literally dozens of varieties.

Many Olympic posters are beautiful works of art, and while many are quite common, the posters from the early years of the Games are very rare and valuable.

OLYMPIC DIPLOMAS

Modern Olympics in 1896. The diploma designs are truly unique with wonderful graphics, often with bright and vidid ‘winner’s diplomas’ in addition to the participation diplomas diplomas generally differ in design, although that was not always the case. Winner’s diplomas tend to carry a value less than their corresponding winner’s medals, despite being just as rare. As with all Olympic memorabilia, the prices of diplomas have been rising steadily and those from earlier Games are especially desirable.

OLYMPIC TORCHES One of the most dramatic events of an Olympic Games is the Olympic torch relay, which involves thousands of people and covers much of a host country’s geography. No other aspect of an Olympic Games is seen in person by as many people, and it is one of the few chances for an average person to have a sense of involvement with the Games. At times, the relay has also traveled into space, the summit of Mt. Everest, Olympic Torch relay was the 1936 Summer Olympic held Olympia, Greece, site of the ancient Olympics, and carried ignited a huge cauldron at the Olympic stadium. The relay proved to be such a success that it became an integral part of the Olympic Games. The quantity of torches produced for a particular Olympic varies greatly: for some Games only 10 or so torches are made, while for others 10,000 or more are produced. Although some collectors prefer one type or another, the values of Olympic torches do not tend to vary based upon their use in the relay.

“WINNER’S” OR PRIZE MEDALS The ultimate goal for any Olympian is to stand upon the Games’ highest awards—bronze, silver, and gold—are equally prized by collectors. While the Olympic champion is referred to as having received a ‘gold’ medal, the medal is in fact made of silver then gilded with at least six grams of gold. In only four Olympics were gold medals actually stuck in solid gold: 1900, 1904, 1908, and 1912. When the Olympic

medals, the Olympic champion receiving a silver medal and the runner-up receiving a bronze. At the Paris Olympics of -

OLYMPICS AUCTION

Bidding begins July 17th. Bidding will close July 23rd.

RR Auction is proud to present a special Olympic auction representing over a century of competition with a curated selection of important memorabilia that includes Olympic torches, winner’s medals, and ephemera such as posters and pins.

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1900

3001. Paris 1900 Exposition Universelle Jury Lapel Badge.

Scarce jury lapel badge from the Paris 1900 Exposition Universelle Internationale, which played host to that year’s Olympics. Gilt silver, manufactured

by Christofle of Paris, measuring 23 mm x 41 mm, with button closure on reverse. Front of the badge depicts Fame seated on a throne, a palm branch in her right hand and a trumpet in her left, “1900” to the top, “Jury” to the bottom, and the artist’s name along the right edge, “L. Bottee.” These jury badges were used for all events at the Exposition (including the Olympic sports events), and are recognized as the first metal Olympic Games participation badges.

Starting Bid $200

3003. Paris 1900 Olympics Winner’s Medal for Gymnastics. Rare winner’s medal issued for the Paris 1900 Olympics. Gilt silver, 57 gm, 42 mm x 60 mm, 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 gymnastics, “Concours de Gymnastique de La Seine,” and depicts a victorious athlete upon a podium with a stadium and the Acropolis in the background. Stamped “Argent” on an edge.

Starting Bid $200

Beautiful complete set of 1900 Exposition Universelle award medals 3002. Paris 1900 Exposition Universelle Set of (5) Medals. Rare

complete set of the five variations of non-athletic award medals issued for the Paris 1900 Exposition Universelle Internationale, which played host to that year’s Olympics, featuring a gorgeous design by Jules-Clement Chaplain. Includes the bronze medal, silvered bronze medal, gilt bronze medal, solid silver medal, and gilt silver medal (with original leather presentation case and slip). Each measures 63.5 mm in diameter. The fronts depict a profile view of Marianne, the national symbol of the French Republic; the reverses bear an athlete with a torch riding on the back of Nike, the goddess of victory. Each is stamped on the edge with the Paris mint’s cornucopia symbol and metal type. Since this Olympics did not issue participation medals, these nonathletic award medals are used as a placeholder in participation medal collections. With their brilliant Art Nouveau style, these uncommon awards exist as some of the most aesthetically pleasing of all Olympic-related medals. Starting Bid $300

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3004. Paris 1900 Olympics Winner’s Medal for Gymnastics. Rare winner’s medal issued for the

1900

Paris 1900 Olympics. Solid silver, 55 gm, 38 mm x 57 mm, 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 gymnastics, “Championnat de Gymnastique,” and depicts a victorious athlete upon a podium with a stadium and the Acropolis in the background. Stamped “Argent” on an edge.

Exclusive to men, the gymnastics event consisted of 16 exercises, many of them being two competitions of the same discipline, and included a number of athletics events and a weightlifting competition. In the end, the three top prizes were taken by French athletes, a group that dominated the field with 108 of the 135 competing athletes. A highly attractive and exceptionally rare solid silver winner’s medal from the second Olympiad. Starting Bid $200

3005. Paris 1900 Olympics Winner’s Medal for Gymnastics. Scarce winner’s medal issued for the Paris

1900 Olympics. Silvered bronze, 42 mm x 60 mm, 46 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 event as gymnastics, “Championnat de Gymnastique,” and depicts a victorious athlete upon a podium. Stamped “Bronze” on the edge.

Starting Bid $200

3006. Paris 1900 Olympics Winner’s Medal for Shooting. Scarce winner’s medal issued for the Paris

1900 Olympics. Silvered bronze, 38 mm x 57 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 event as shooting, “Concours de Tir VIIme Concours National” [The 7th national shooting competition], and depicts a victorious athlete upon a podium. Stamped “Bronze” on the edge.

Starting Bid $200

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3008. St. Louis 1904 Exposition Uniface Prize Medals. Uncommon pair of screw-back ‘gold award’ uniface

3007. St. Louis 1904 Exposition and Olympics Ticket Booklet. Uncommon brad-bound ticket booklet for the St. Louis 1904 Exposition and Olympics, 2.75˝ x 5.25˝, containing six sheets of four admission tickets numbered from “256” to “273.” Each ticket reads as follows: “Louisiana Purchase Exposition, Good for One Admission On Day of Year as Shown, Company [ticket number], No. M11068.”

The front of the booklet is marked accordingly, issued to Grace Redfield, and approved and signed by E. Horton White. A photo, presumably of Redfield, is affixed to the inside of the front cover. In fine condition, with light wear to the covers. Starting Bid $200

prize medals issued for the 1904 Louisiana Purchase Exposition, 85 gm and 88 gm, both 70 mm x 70 mm, designed by Adolph A. Weinman. The first badge depicts Columbia, with arms spread wide holding the United States flag, beside a youthful maiden representing the Louisiana Purchase Territory; against a rising sun, the girl is disrobing the cloak of France, the material decorated with bees, the emblem of Napoleon, with raised text and date encircling the image, “Universal Exposition–Saint Louis–United States of America, MCMIV.” The second badge shows a large eagle with wings spread above a tablet, “Gold Medal, Louisiana Purchase Exposition,” with two dolphins below symbolizing the nations’ eastern and western boundaries, the Atlantic and Pacific oceans. Starting Bid $200

Winner’s medal from the Olympic Interscholastic Meet of the 1904 St. Louis Games 3009. St. Louis 1904 Olympics Winner’s Medal from the Interscholastic Meet. Uncommon winner’s medal issued at

the Interscholastic Meet of the St. Louis 1904 Exposition and Olympics. Silver, 31.75 mm x 44.25 mm, 18 gm, by Mermod & Jaccard.

The front of the medal features a laurel wreath with Missouri state emblem and raised text: “Interscholastic Meet—For State—of Missouri.” The reverse is engraved with a legend: “880 Yd Run, Won by, M. A. Hellman.” The medal is suspended from a bar with raised text: “1904, Universal Exhibition, Olympic Games, St. Louis.”

The 1904 Olympic Games took place primarily on the campus of Washington University, with the one-third mile track and its accompanying stadium having been specially built for the occasion. The Olympic Games can be considered to have opened on July 1st with a series of gymnastic events, but on May 14th, James Sullivan, president of the Amateur Athletic Union, staged the Missouri State High School Meet at the Olympic Stadium, dubbing it the Olympic Interscholastic Meet.

Starting Bid $500

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3010. Athens 1906 Intercalated Olympics Gilt Bronze Participation Medal.

Participation medal issued for the Athens 1906 Intercalated Olympics. Gilt b ro n z e , 5 0 mm, 58 gm, by Nikephoros Lytras. The front shows a seated Nike holding a laurel crown above a phoenix rising from flames, with the Acropolis in the background; the reverse bears an inscribed Greek legend within a laurel wreath, with the mint along the bottom edge, “W. Pittner, Wien.” Includes the seldom-seen original circular case, which features some wear to locking mechanism.

The 1906 Athens participation medal was manufactured from the unused inventory of the 1896 Athens participation medals; the only difference being that a 1906 plaque has been soldered over the original 1896 date.

Starting Bid $200

3012. Athens 1906 Olympics Greek Organizing Committee Participation Medal.

Rare participation medal issued by the Greek Organizing Committee at the Athens 1906 Olympics. Bronze, 16 gm, 25 mm x 38 mm, with front depicting an ancient Greek coin of Kos from circa 460 BC with nude discus thrower, and the reverse featuring a four-line Greek legend.

Medal features loop and ring to top. Starting Bid $200

3013.

London 1908 Olympics Committee Badge. Rare

‘Committee’ badge from the London 1908 Olympics. Silvered bronze, 42 gm, 57 mm in diameter, stamped on the reverse with a Vaughton of Birmingham maker’s mark.

The badge depicts the head of Athena facing a laurel branch and encircled by a dark blue enameled border with the text, “Olympic Games London 1908, Committee.” A bright and beautiful badge from an Olympiad that extended for over six months—the longest in modern history. Starting Bid $200

3011. Athens 1906 Intercalated Olympics Silver Winner’s Medal. Sought-after

winner’s medal issued for the Athens 1906 Intercalated Olympics. Silver, 50 mm, 58 gm, by Jules Clement Chaplain. The front depicts a relief portrait of Zeus holding Nike, the goddess of Victory, in the palm of his hand, with text along left side, “Olympia”; the reverse bears a detailed view of the Acropolis of Athens topped by the Parthenon, with raised Greek characters to upper and lower portion (translated), “International Olympic Games in Athens, 1906.” Stamped “Argent” on the edge. The winner’s medals for the 1906 Athens Games share the same design as the Athens Olympics from 1896, with the ceremony year serving as the lone distinction. 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. A rare and gorgeous winner’s medal from the unofficial fourth Olympic Games.

Starting Bid $500

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1908

Solid gold medal for a middleweight wrestler at the 1908 London Games

1908

3014. London 1908 Olympics Gold Winner’s Medal. Rare winner’s medal issued

for wrestling at the London 1908 Olympics.

Gold, 33.5 mm, 25 gm, designed by Bertram Mackennal, Birmingham; manufactured

by Vaughton & Sons, England. 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 rim is engraved with the name and winner of the event, “Winner Middle Wrestling, (C AS C), S. V. Bacon.” This medal was awarded to 22-year-old British wrestler Stanley Bacon, who finished first in the men’s freestyle middleweight bracket after ousting fellow countryman George de Relwyskow by decision in the final match. He also competed in the men’s Greco-Roman middleweight competition, but was defeated in the first round by eventual silver medalist Mauritz Andersson of Sweden. Bacon rounded out his Olympic career by wrestling at the 1912 Games in Sweden and at the 1920 Games in Antwerp, ultimately losing in the second round on both occasions.

The medal is accompanied by its attractive original red leather presentation case, with the top engraved in gilt with the event, two vintage matte-finish 3.5 x 5.5 photos of Bacon, one of him as a muscular 16-year-old and the other of him in his military uniform, and a typed letter conveying congratulations from a “Mr. Buxton” on Bacon’s “brilliant achievement in the Wrestling Competition at the Olympic Games,” dated July 29, 1908.

Solid gold medals were awarded at only four Games—1900, 1904, 1908, and 1912—making this an especially appealing early Olympic piece. Great Britain dominated the Games with a total of 146 medals, far eclipsing second and third place nations the United States (47) and Sweden (25); Great Britain’s top finish in the Olympic medal table marks the only instance the country has done so in its history. Given that only 250 of these pure gold prizes were struck in 1908, this is a remarkable and exceptionally scarce winner’s medal commemorating Great Britain’s triumphant first outing as an Olympic host city. Starting Bid $2,500

3015. London 1908 Olympics Judge Badge. Appealing ‘Judge’ badge from the London

1908 Olympics. Silvered bronze, 38 gm, 57 mm in diameter, stamped on the reverse with a Vaughton of Birmingham maker’s mark. The badge depicts the head of Athena facing a laurel branch and encircled by a blue enameled border with the text, “Olympic Games London 1908, Judge.” A wonderfully attractive badge from an Olympiad that extended for over six months—the longest in modern history. Starting Bid $200

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1908

3016. London 1908 Olympics Silvered Bronze Participation Medal. Participation medal issued for the London 1908 Olympics. Silvered bronze, 51 mm, 60 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.” Inscribed on the edge, “Vaughton.” Includes its original blue leather case, reading, “Olympic Games of London. 1908.” Presented to select officials and VIPs, this silver version of the medal is far scarcer than the pewter version given to athletes. Starting Bid $200

3017. London 1908 Olympics Swiss National Olympic C o m m i tt e e Badge. Official

Swiss National Olympic Committee badge issued for the London 1908 Ol y m p i c s , 7 gm, 23 mm diameter with 38 mm long pin.

The gold-tone badge features an enamel shield of the Switzerland coat of arms, with raised encircling text: “Comite Olympique Suisse.” Reverse marked “PeKa, Neuchatel, 0.800.” Starting Bid $200

3018. London 1908 Olympics Wine Ewer. Olive green

ceramic wine ewer honoring an “Olympic Celebration” at the Inter-State Fair Grounds in Trenton, New Jersey, on September 5, 1908, standing 10.75˝ in height, with hand-painted shield and text to body, and the handle and upper rim painted in gold.

The base of ewer is marked: “Thos Maddock’s Son’s Co., Trenton, N.J.” In very good to fine condition, with some flaking and peeling to paint. The InterState Fair Ground was the venue for a celebratory contest held in honor of American athletes who competed at the London 1908 Games some two months prior.

Some of the attending medalists included James Rector, who placed second in the 100 meters, and Joseph Forshaw, who placed third in the marathon. A copy of a local newspaper article about the event is included. Starting Bid $200

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1912 3019. Stockholm 1912 Olympics Badge. Official’s badge issued for the Stockholm 1912 Olympics. Bronze, 8 gm, 38 mm x 44 mm, depicting an ancient Greek athlete’s head with lower plaque, reading, “Olympiska Spellen, Stockholm, 1912.” The badge features a repair to stickpin back. Also included is a stickpin medal from the Stockholm Games, sterling silver, 4 gm, 19 mm x 25 mm, designed by Olle Hjortzberg and depicting a muscular athlete and other flag bearers with lower plaque: “Olympiska Spellen, Stockholm, 1912.”

Starting Bid $200

Handsome third-place prize from the 1912 Stockholm Games 3020. Stockholm 1912 Olympics Bronze Winner’s Medal. Winner’s

medal issued for the Stockholm 1912 Olympics. Bronze, 33 mm, 19 gm, by Erik Lindberg and Bertram Mackennal.

The front depicts a victorious athlete with palm branch being crowned with a laurel wreath by two seated females; the reverse, encircled with the text, “Olympiska Spelen I Stockholm,” features a herald proclaiming the opening of the Olympic Games, with a bust of Ling, the founder of Swedish gymnastics, in the background. The front of the medal, designed by Mackennel, was originally used on the winner’s medals for the 1908 London Olympics. Less than three hundred of these bronze medals were issued and awarded to all third place winners, making them quite scarce today. A wonderful example of this sought-after Olympic medal. Starting Bid $500

3021. Stockholm 1912 Olympics Pair of Wrestling Cups. Two scarce original porcelain commemorative cups for the 1912 ‘Jim Thorpe’ Olympics held in Stockholm, Sweden, both standing 3.5˝ high with 2.75˝ diameter openings, featuring large images of an ancient wrestling match on one side with “Minne Fran Olympiska Spelen, Stockholm 1912” printed around the outside of the image. One cup features the image set against a mottled gray background while the other is a solid black. Starting Bid $275

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3022. Stockholm 1912 Olympics Wrestling Bowl. Uncom-

mon original porcelain lidded bowl from the 1912 ‘Jim Thorpe’ Olympics held in Stockholm, Sweden. Bowl with lid measures 4˝ in diameter, with gold borders to the edges of the lid and bowl, and image of an ancient wrestling match to the center of the lid, and “Minne Fran Olympiska Spelen, Stockholm 1912,” printed around the image. In fine condition. A desirable porcelain Olympiad piece, now over a century old. Starting Bid $200

1920

3024. Antwerp 1920 Olympics Swiss National Olympic Committee Badge. Official Swiss National Olympic Committee badge issued for the Antwerp 1920 Olympics, 6 gm, 47 mm x 19 mm, with raised text, “Les Athletes Suisses a La VII Olympaide Anvers 1920” [Swiss athletes at the 7th Olympiad Antwerp 1920], above an enamel shield with the Switzerland coat of arms. Starting Bid $200

Bronze medal from the 1920 return of the Games, complete with its rare “3me Prix” case

3023. Antwerp 1920 Olympics Bronze Winner’s Medal. Sought-after winner’s medal issued for the Antwerp 1920

Olympics. Bronze, 60 mm, 81 gm, by Josue Dupon. The front shows a victorious athlete holding a laurel wreath and palm branch, with a statue of Renommee in the background, inscribed “VII Olympiade”; the reverse depicts the Brabo fountain above the Antwerp shield, with the Cathedral of Our Lady and city looming in the background, inscribed above, “Anvers MCMXX.” Complete with its exceedingly rare red leather case, gilt-stamped with a legend indicating third place finisher, “3me Prix, VIIe Olympiade, Anvers 1920.”

A total of 29 nations attended the VII Olympiad in Antwerp, Belgium, with Hungary, Germany, Austria, Bulgaria, and the Ottoman Empire all banned from competing due to their involvement in World War I and the cancelation of the 1916 Games.

In spite of such political unrest, the return of the Games debuted a trinity of enduring Olympic traditions—the voicing of the Olympic Oath, the symbolic release of doves, and the initial flying of the Olympic flag. An exceptional third place medal of the utmost historical interest and rarity. Winner’s medals from the 1920 Games are not often offered with their original presentation cases. Starting Bid $500

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3025. Antwerp 1920 Olympics Bronze Winner’s Medal.

Sought-after winner’s medal issued for the Antwerp 1920 Olympics. Bronze, 60 mm, 81 gm, by Josue Dupon. The front shows a victorious athlete holding a laurel wreath and palm branch, with a statue of Renommee in the background, inscribed “VII Olympiade”; the reverse depicts the Brabo fountain above the Antwerp shield, with the Cathedral of Our Lady and city looming in the background, inscribed above, “Anvers MCMXX.” Tiny holes have been drilled into the top and bottom rims.

A total of 29 nations attended the VII Olympiad in Antwerp, Belgium, with Hungary, Germany, Austria, Bulgaria, and the Ottoman Empire all banned from competing due to their involvement in World War I and the cancelation of the 1916 Games.

In spite of such political unrest, the return of the Games debuted a trinity of enduring Olympic traditions—the voicing of the Olympic Oath, the symbolic release of doves, and the initial flying of the Olympic flag. An exceptional third place medal of the utmost historical interest and rarity. Starting Bid $200

3026. International Ski Congress 1923 and 1924 Skiing Pins. Pair of uncommon participant pins for the 7th and 8th

meetings of the International Ski Congress: a bronze-tone 42 mm x 28 mm pin for the 7th “Congres International du Ski,” held in Prague, Czechoslovakia on February 6, 1923, which depicts a skier and an eagle with spread wings, stamped on the reverse: “K. Svoboda, Praha I., Perstyn”; and a silver-tone pin, measuring 23 mm in diameter, for the 8th “Congres Int’l de Ski,” held in Chamonix-Mont-Blanc, France, on February 2, 1924, which depicts a downhill skier. Starting Bid $200

3027. Chamonix 1924 Winter Olympics Bronze Winner’s Medal. Exceedingly rare

medal from the Chamonix 1924 Winter Olympics, which was issued as the bronze medal to third-place winners and also used as the participation medal of the Games. Bronze, 56 mm, 69 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 patronage of the International Olympic Committee on the occasion of the celebration of the VIII Olympiad].” The front bears a small area of discoloration.

The 1924 Chamonix Games were the very first Winter Olympics and a total of sixteen nations were represented. The participation medal of the Chamonix 1924 Winter Games is identical to the Olympiad’s third place bronze winner’s medal, a unique distinction across all Olympic medals; it subsequently exists as one of the very rarest commemoration prizes, equal to other coveted participatory rarities from Olympic Games in St. Louis (Summer 1904), Lake Placid (Winter 1932), and Stockholm (Summer 1956). Only 294 athletes participated, making any Chamonix medal very rare. Starting Bid $1,000

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3028. Paris 1924 Summer Olympics Opening Ceremony Program. Scarce official program for the

1924

opening ceremony of the Paris 1924 Summer Olympics, held at the Olympic Stadium of Colombes, on July 5, 1924, six pages, 8.5 x 10.75, published by the French Olympic Committee. The front cover features an impressive color image of an athlete poised to throw a javelin, with the Earth and Paris pictured in the background between bold text: “VIIIe Olympiade, Paris 1924” and “Programme des Jeux Olympiques.” The interior of the program features the scheduled dates for the various sporting events, parties and receptions, expositions, and a day-by-day calendar.

In very good to fine condition, with light overall creasing, and a tear to the left edge. Starting Bid $200

Stunning set of two winner’s vases from the 1924 Paris Games

3029. Paris 1924 Summer Olympics Pair of Sevres Pate-sur-pate Porcelain Vases. Rare and beautiful pair of Sevres pate-sur-pate porcelain vases awarded to gold medal winners at the 1924 Paris Summer Olympics, measuring approximately 13.25˝ tall and 5.5˝ at its 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. Both feature four ‘medallions’ portraying athletes in white against gray oval backgrounds bordered in light green, with the events depicted being rowing, rugby, diving, and soccer. The bottoms bear the appropriate maker’s marks, with the exception of the central Sevres emblems; a previous owner has chipped holes into the bases, modifying these vases to be used as decorative lamps. Otherwise, these vases are in exceptional condition. Accompanied by a pair of lamp base stands 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; a small number were reserved for dignitaries and institutions. Surviving examples of these stunning trophy vases are of the utmost rarity. Starting Bid $500

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3031. St. Moritz 1928 Winter Olympics Athlete’s Badge. Official athlete’s badge,

diameter of 31 mm, featuring a blue border with silver text, “2es Jeux Olympiques d´hiver St.Moritz 1928 IXe Olympiade,” and a central design of the Olympic rings below a green banner, “Concurrent.” The reverse features raised manufacturer text, “Huguenin Freres & Co., Le Locle, Suisse.” In fine condition.

Starting Bid $200

3032.

St. M o r i t z 1928 Winter Ol y mpics Bronze Participation Medal.

Uncommon participation medal issued for the St. Moritz 1928 Winter Olympics. Bronze, 37 mm, 22 gm, by Milo Martin. The front depicts the goddess Victory holding a laurel branch in a horse-drawn sled, with mountains rising in the background and the Olympic rings below; the reverse bears raised text, “II Jeux Olympiques D’hiver St. Moritz 1928,” over a laurel branch. Starting Bid $200

3034. Los Angeles 1932 Summer Olympics Souvenir Candlestick.

Very attractive glass candlestick honoring the Los Angeles 1932 Summer Olympics, standing 3.5˝ in height with an octagonal base measuring 4.75˝ x 4.75˝; the base features a pair of identical designs for the Xth Summer Olympiad, which depicts a discus thrower over an image of the Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum, with upper and lower text: “Olympic Games, Los Angeles 1932.” In fine condition. Starting Bid $200

3035. Los Angeles 1932 Summer Olympics Tickets. Group lot of six ticket

3033. Amsterdam 1928 Summer Olympics Lavender Glass and Handkerchief. Two items: a quality lavender glass measuring 4.75˝ tall

and 3.75˝ diameter at the top, elaborately engraved on one side, “Olympische Spelene Amsterdam 1928”; and an original commemorative purple-bordered silk handkerchief from the 1928 Summer Olympics, measuring 8.5 x 8.5, with a monogram of the interlocking Olympic rings in blue, black, red, yellow, and green, and “IX Olympiade 1928, St. Moritz-Amsterdam,” embroidered below in the lower right corner. A fine pair of most attractive Olympiad display pieces. Starting Bid $225

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stubs from the Los Angeles 1932 Summer Olympics, each 4.5 x 2.5, which includes passes for the following dates and events: July 30th: opening ceremony; August 7th: finals for women’s high jump and 4 x 100 m relay, and men’s 4 x 100 m relay, 4 x 400 m relay, and marathon; August 9th (2): finals for men’s 4 x 200 m freestyle relay and women’s 200 m breaststroke; August 10th: women’s 3 m springboard final, swept

by Americans; and August 14th: closing ceremony. In overall fine condition, with expected wear from use. Starting Bid $200

3036. Los Angeles 1932 Summer Olympics U.S. Team Belt. Scarce leather belt issued to

1936

members of the American Olympic Team at the Los Angeles 1932 Summer Olympics, approximately measuring 40˝ in length, terminating with the attractive Hickok Plate belt buckle, 32 mm x 38 mm, featuring a red-and-blue enamel shield with Olympic rings and raised text to borders: “American Olympic Team, Los Angeles 1932.”

In very good to fine condition, with notable scuffing to buckle and belt, which also bears several cracks to leather. Starting Bid $200

Bronze winner’s medal from the 1936 Winter Olympiad, with an official diploma for third-place in figure skating

3037. Garmisch 1936 Winter Olympics Bronze Winner’s Medal with Diploma. Impressive winner’s medal issued for the Garmisch 1936 Winter Olympics. Bronze, 100 mm, 334 gm, struck by Deschler and Sohn of Munich, Germany, and designed by Richard Klein. The front features a female holding a victory wreath and riding a triga on an arch above winter sports equipment, with raised text, “Garmisch-Partenkirchen”; the reverse shows the Olympic rings encircled with raised text, “IV Olympische, Winterspiele 1936.” Includes a beautiful winner’s diploma from the Garmisch 1936 Winter Olympics, 13.75 x 19.25, awarded to Hungarian figure skaters Emilia Rotter and Laszlo Szollas for their third-place finish in pairs figure skating [note: this diploma was not issued with this medal, but is included as a related third-place accompaniment from the same Games]. Only 755 athletes competed in these games, with a total of 36 gold, 36 silver, and 36 bronze medals minted. Any Garmisch winner’s medal is therefore exceedingly scarce and desirable. In addition to their high rarity, the Garmisch winner’s medals are among the largest and most impressive of all Olympic prize medals ever awarded. Starting Bid $2,500

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Impressive official poster of the Garmisch Games skier 3038. Garmisch 1936 Winter Olympics Poster. Rare color 24.5 x 39.25 English variant of the official poster designed by Ludwig Hohlwein for the 1936 Garmisch Winter Olympics. The poster portrays a skier against an alpine background and reads: “Germany 1936, IVth Olympic Winter Games, Garmisch-Partenkirchen, 6th16th February 1936,” with smaller text below, “For particulars apply to the Organising Committee of the IVth Olympic Winter Games 1936, Garmisch-Partenkirchen, Bavaria.” Matted and framed to an overall size of 33 x 48.25. In very good condition, with scattered areas of scuffs, scratches, and surface loss. These posters were released in thirteen languages and distributed worldwide. Starting Bid $300

3039. Garmisch 1936 Winter Olympics Silk Ticket. Uncommon silk

ticket issued for the Garmisch 1936 Winter Olympics, 1.5˝ x 2.25˝, with ticket featuring the color logo of the 4th Winter Olympiad above the text: “Abfahrtslauf, fur, Damen u Herren” (Downhill skiing for Ladies and Gentlemen). The pin-style ticket bears a golden bar to upper portion, which is engraved: “IV. Olymp. Winterspiele 1936, Garmisch-Partenkirchen.” In very good to fine condition, with light soiling, a diagonal crease, and a bit of rust to the metal. This was the only Olympic Games in which a ticket was made in silk. Starting Bid $200

3040. Berlin 1936 Olympics Newspapers. Complete

run of “Olympia Zeitung” official daily newspapers issued between July 21–August 19, 1936, bound as a hardcover in brown cloth, 12.75 x 17.75, gilt-stamped on the front with the Olympic rings and “XI. Olympiade, Berlin 1936.”

While the text of the articles is in German, the pictures are captioned in English, German, and French, lending a universal appeal to these daily Olympic reports. In fine condition, with light soiling and wear to the covers; interior pages are in fine shape. Starting Bid $100

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3041. Berlin 1936 Summer Olympics German Olympic Medal Certificate. Of-

ficial German Olympic Medal certificate issued after the Berlin 1936 Summer Olympics, one page, 7.75 x 11.25, printed in German, in full (translated): “In recognition of his services to the 1936 Olympic Games broadcast to Germany, I award Mr. Christian Matthiesen the German Olympic medal of honor second class. Berlin, November 30, 1936, The German Reichstanzler.” Lower portion bears a printed signature of Adolf Hitler, with lower left embossed with the Reichsadler of Nazi Germany. Framed to a slightly larger size. In fine condition, with some light spotting. Starting Bid $200

3042. Berlin 1936 Summer Olympics Group of (5) Items. Group of five items associated with the Berlin 1936

1936

Summer Olympics, including: a mother-of-pearl plaque badge reading “Sternflug-Berlin, Olympiade 1936,” issued in commemoration of the International Olympic Flight Rally to Berlin; a participant badge for the International Camps and Demonstration Teams of the Berlin 1936 Summer Olympics, backed by a red ribbon; a silver-tone pin applied to a yellow heart-shaped clip; a glass disc inscribed in German (translated), “In Memory of the Wedding Celebrations, in the Olympic Year 1936 on 5 Sept”; and a large black Medal of Merit of the City of Berlin designed by Max Esser. Starting Bid $200

3045. Berlin 1936 Summer Olympics Swiss National Olympic Committee Badge.

3043. Berlin 1936 Summer Olympics Meissen Porcelain Medal. Scarce Böttger porcelain medallion

from the Berlin 1936 Summer Games made by Meissen, 114 mm in diameter, with an embossed Olympic Bell on one side and a raised design of the Reichssportfeld on the other, with crossed swords mark below. In fine condition.

Starting Bid $200

3044. Berlin 1936 Summer Olympics Soccer Lamp. Impressive souvenir

lamp from the Berlin 1936 Summer Olympics, with figurine of soccer player standing 6.75˝ in height atop a marble base measuring 2.5˝ in diameter; the base of the lamp features the Olympic rings above the text: “Olympia—1936.” In fine, working condition, with the player’s foot lifting slightly from the base. The lamp has been professionally rewired, with the small wire hole behind the figurine casting upwards a small ray of light from the interior bulb. Starting Bid $200

Official Swiss National Olympic Committee badge issued for the Berlin 1936 Summer Olympics, 4 gm, 20 mm x 25 mm, with upper border bearing the Olympic rings with red text, “XI. Olympiade, 1936,” and the lower section featuring the Switzerland coat of arms. Reverse is marked by the manufacturer: “Huguenin, Locle.” Starting Bid $200

3046. Olympics Group of (12) Badges, Pins, and Items.

Group of 12 assorted sports and Olympics items, including: a souvenir collapsible cup with the Olympic rings on the lid; a five-color ribbon pin; a commemorative medal from the Berlin 1936 Summer Games; a miniature pocket schedule for the Berlin 1936 Olympic Games, held in a circular tin case; two enameled Bulgarian Olympic badges; a bronze French medal reading “Jeunesse et Sports, Offert par le Ministre”; a 1936 tennis medal from the “Club Turnier”; a 1936 shooting medal reading “Olympiade Erinnerungs-Medaille”; a bronze medal reading “1908–1933, Jugend Sportwoche [Youth Sports Week]”; a silver-tone medal with the Olympic rings and “Norge 1940”; and a 1936 bronze medal reading: “Presented by Fiorello H. La Guardia, Mayor, to 1936 Olympian.” In overall fine condition. Starting Bid $200

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3047. Berlin 1936 Summer Olympics Torch. 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.” The underside of the torch platform is inscribed, “Stiftung Der Fried Krupp A. G. Essen, Krupp Nirosta V2A Stahl.” Some mild scattered scratches to top platform and handle. 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. Starting Bid $300

3048. London 1948 Summer Olympics Torch. Sought-

after official 1948 London Olympics torch, comprised of aluminum alloy, measuring 16˝ in length and 5.75˝ at its widest point, designed by Ralph Lavers. 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 Olympic flame was lit in Olympia, Greece, on July 17, 1948, and traveled a total of 3,365 km before reaching the opening ceremony at Wembley Stadium on July 29. 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. A handsome, classically designed torch from the second-ever Olympic torch relay. Starting Bid $500

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3049. London 1948 Summer Olympics Official Badge. Official’s badge

issued to a Chef de Mission at the London 1948 Summer Olympics, 17 gm, measuring 32 mm x 57 mm, depicting the colored Olympic rings below the bridge and palace of Westminster, with raised text, “XIV Olympiad, London 1948.” Suspended below is a blue enamel bar, “Official,” with multicolored ribbon and lower dark blue ribbon measuring 51 mm in length. The dark blue ribbon features some toning. Starting Bid $200

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3050. Jesse Owens’s Del Craft 1961 Medal. Jesse

Owens’s personally-owned commemorative medal, 50 mm, 58 gm, likely given to him during a motivational speaking engagement. The front features the figure of Liberty carrying a torch, engraved by hand, “Olypmic [sic] Champion, Del-Craft Co., 1961”; the reverse features a tablet flanked by laurels, engraved with his name, “Jesse Owens.” Provenance: From the estate of Jesse Owens, and accompanied by a letter of provenance from his three daughters. Starting Bid $200

The torch of the first Winter Olympics relay

3051. Oslo 1952 Winter Olympics Torch. Historically significant official 1952 Oslo Winter Olympics torch, constructed of a silver-colored brass and steel alloy, measuring 9˝ in length and 12.5˝ at its widest point, designed by Geir Grung and Adolf Thoresen. The oval-shaped top is engraved with large Olympic rings and a representation of the relay route from Morgedal to Oslo. The handle and bowl exhibits various scuffs and scratches, with underside of bowl showing some light scattered spotting. Accompanied by a red scarf 43˝ in length, with one end threaded in white with the Olympic rings and “Norge” (Norway). This first-ever Winter Olympics torch relay was designed to honor the origins of skiing, beginning in Morgedal, county of Telemark, at the birthplace of 19th-century legend Sondre Norheim, considered the father of skiing in Norway. The symbolic flame was then carried 225 km by a total of just 94 torchbearers, arriving two days later at Oslo’s Bislett Stadium on February 15 for the opening ceremony. Exceedingly rare, a total of only 95 torches were produced.

A rare and important torch used in the first torch relay in the history of the Olympic Winter Games. Starting Bid $10,000

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3052. Oslo 1952 Winter Olympics Participation Diploma. Official

participation diploma from the Oslo 1952 Winter Olympics, 11.75 x 16.75, awarded to Alexandros Vouxinos of Greece for his performance in the Alpine Skiing event. Lower portion features printed signatures of Olympic Committee President Olaf Ditlev-Simonsen and Secretary-General Rolf Petersen. In very good to fine condition, with some creasing and staining, and a very short tear to the bottom edge. Starting Bid $200

Rare gold medal from the only Finnish Olympics

3053. Helsinki 1952 Summer Olympics Gold Winner’s Medal. Winner’s medal issued for the Helsinki 1952 Summer

Olympics. Gilt silver, 51 mm, 68 gm, by Giuseppe Cassioli. The front, inscribed, “XV Olympia, Helsinki, 1952,” features a ‘Seated Victory’ with the Colosseum in the background; the reverse portrays a winner carried by jubilant athletes. Factory marks on the edge, “916M” and “Y6,” designate the silver content and mint. While the gilding is quite worn in several areas, it remains present in the low-relief details, accentuating this handsome and classic design. With just 320 of these first-place prize medals awarded at the Helsinki Games, this is an uncommon and sought-after example. Starting Bid $500

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Scarce silver medal and case from the Helsinki Games

3054. Helsinki 1952 Summer Olympics Silver Winner’s Medal. Appealing winner’s medal issued for the Helsinki

1952 Summer Olympics. Silver, 51 mm, 68 gm, by Giuseppe Cassioli. The front, inscribed, “XV Olympia, Helsinki, 1952,” features a ‘Seated Victory’ with the Coliseum in the background; the reverse portrays a winner carried by jubilant athletes. Factory marks on the edge, “916H” and “Y6,” designate the silver content and mint. Includes its original dark blue presentation case. Only 320 of these silver second-place medals were awarded at the Helsinki games, making this is an uncommon and sought-after example. Starting Bid $500

Scarce 1956 Cortina torch— the second Winter relay 3055. Cortina 1956 Winter Olympics Torch. Official 1956 Cortina Winter

Olympics torch, constructed of silvered metal, measuring 16.25˝ in length and 5.75˝ at its widest point, designed by Ralph Lavers. The torch was modeled after the one used for the 1948 London Olympics and the 1956 Melbourne Olympics, with the upper part in the shape of a cauldron with three ‘cut-outs’ of the Olympic rings, encircled below by the inscription, “VII Giochi Invernali Cortina 1956.” Charred remains of the original wooden burner remain in the cauldron; handle and bowl show scattered areas of scuffing. The ‘Olympic’ flame was lit at Rome’s Capitoline Hill on January 22, and made its way north via a unique mixture of plane, gondola, ice skates, roller skates, and manpower. The torch entered the Olympic Ice Stadium four days later, with participating speed skater Guido Caroli skating into the arena to light the cauldron. The Games are best known for the debut of Soviet athletes in a Winter Olympiad, and the first instance in which the Olympics were internationally televised; Caroli famously tripped over broadcast wires on his way to the cauldron. Starting Bid $1,000

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1956

3056. Stockholm 1956 Summer Olympics Bronze Participation Medal. Participation medal

issued for the equestrian events held in Stockholm for the Melbourne 1956 Summer Olympics. Bronze, 38 mm x 50 mm, 39 gm, by John Sjosvard. Inspired by a sculpture in the Parthenon, the front, inscribed around the upper border, “XVI Olympiadens Ryttartavlingar Stockholm 1956,” features an ancient Greek horse and rider on a platform, with the Olympic rings below; the reverse face is plain. Due to Australian agricultural quarantine regulations, the equestrian events of the XVI Olympiad were held five months earlier in Stockholm, Sweden, making the 1956 Summer Games the second Olympics not to be held entirely in one country; the 1920 Olympics, which Antwerp, Belgium co-hosted with Amsterdam and Ostend, were the first. Given the low number of participants in the equestrian events—158 in total—Stockholm medals remain rare and highly sought-after. Starting Bid $300

3058. Stockholm 1956 Summer Olympics Order of Merit Badge. Rare

official Order of Merit badge for the equestrian events held in Stockholm during the 1956 Summer Olympics.

Gold-plated, 12 gm, 31 mm x 44 mm, depicting a classical horse and rider above Olympic rings. Suspended from the badge is a yellow and blue ribbon that measures 38 mm in length. Includes the original blue paper box with gilt titling to cover (translated): “Equestrian Olympics 1956 Merit Medal.” In fine condition. The main 1956 Summer Games were held in Melbourne, Australia, but the equestrian events could not be held there due to quarantine regulations; Stockholm was chosen as the alternative site. The equestrian events began in June, nearly six months earlier than the official opening ceremonies in Melbourne. Starting Bid $200

Bronze winner’s medal from 1956 Stockholm Games, one of only 12 awarded 3057. Stockholm 1956 Summer Olympics Bronze Winner’s Medal. Extremely

rare winner’s medal issued for the Stockholm 1956 Summer Olympics equestrian events.

Bronze, 50 mm, 92 gm, by V. Falireus/John Sjosvard. The front depicts an ancient Greek horse and rider, inscribed with a Swedish legend, “XVI Olympiadens Ryttartavlingar, 1956, Stockholm.” The reverse portrays the torch and Olympic rings, with “Jeux Olympiques” above, and the Olympic motto below, “Citius, Altius, Fortius.” Stamped on the edge, “Lagerstrom / Mjolby.” The medal bears some red discoloration to torch and rings. Due to Australian agricultural quarantine regulations, the equestrian events of Melbourne’s XVI Olympiad were held five months earlier in Stockholm, Sweden, making the 1956 Summer Games the second Olympics not to be held entirely in one country; the 1920 Olympics, which Antwerp, Belgium co-hosted with Amsterdam and Ostend, were the first. Given the low number of participants in the equestrian events—158 riders competed in six events—any Stockholm medals remain rare and highly sought-after. In total, only twelve of these Stockholm bronze winner’s medals were awarded, making it an exceptionally rare Olympic medal. Starting Bid $2,500

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3059. Squaw Valley 1960 Winter Olympics Souvenir Metal Wall Plates. Uncommon pair of bronze-colored metal wall plates honoring the Squaw Valley 1960 Winter Olympics, both 11.5˝ in diameter, featuring embossed images of an alpine skier and a figure skater, both with Squaw Valley logo and text: “VIII Olympic Winter Games, Squaw Valley 1960.” Reverse of plates feature French maker tags from Rik Jacops, identifying them as patterns “D65” and “D66,” and noting that they were made in Belgium. In overall fine condition. Starting Bid $200

3061. Rome 1960 Summer Olympics Tickets.

3060. Rome 1960 Summer Olympics Group of (5) Badges. Collection of five different badges issued for

the Rome 1960 Summer Olympics, each measuring approximately 38 mm x 48 mm, featuring laurel bezels with inset medallions depicting Romulus and Remus with the Capitoline Wolf, and Olympic rings below. The multicolored panels below are marked for “Radio-TV,” “Servizio” [Service], “Stampa” [Press], “Ufficiale” [Official], and a blank orange example for official guests. Reverse of each badge, save for the ‘Official’ badge, is marked on the reverse “Stab. Artistici Fiorentini, Firenze.” The medallions bear various degrees of green discoloration. Starting Bid $200

Attractive collection of eight original unused 10.75 x 3.75 full tickets to the Rome 1960 Summer Olympics, for events including the Opening Ceremony, Closing Ceremony, Cycling, Aquatics, Boxing, Marathon, Equestrian, and Basketball. In crisp, mint, unused, uncirculated condition, with the Opening Ceremony, Closing Ceremony, and Basketball tickets marked “Annullato [Canceled]” on the reverse. Starting Bid $200

3062. Rome 1960 Summer Olympics Winner’s Diploma. Official third-place winner’s diploma from the Rome 1960 Summer Olympics, 24.5 x 18.25, awarded to Vasily Borisov of the Soviet Union for his bronze medal finish in “Arma Libera a 300 M” (300 metre rifle). Professionally canvas-backed to an overall size of 27.5 x 19.75. Rolled and in very good to fine condition, with some creasing and small stains in the margins. Vasily Borisov is a retired Soviet rifle shooter (born 1922) who has earned considerable international success during his professional career: in addition to his bronze in Rome, he also won gold and silver medals at the Melbourne 1956 Summer Games.

Between 1954 and 1966, Borisov won more than 20 medals at the ISSF World Shooting Championships. Starting Bid $200

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3063. Rome 1960 Summer Olympics Torch.

Official 1960 Rome Summer Olympics torch, constructed of bronzed aluminum, measuring 15.5˝ in length and 3.75˝ at its widest point, manufactured by the Curtisa firm of Bologna. The torch’s designer, Amedeo Maiuri, was a renowned Italian archaeologist famous for his studies of the Roman site of Pompeii. Inspired by the designs and patterns of the host city’s ancient ruins and monuments, the torch is grooved with slender conical fluting along its candlestick frame, features consistent with the classical touch of the 1960 Games. The torch platform bears the engraving, “Giochi della XVII Olympiade,” and maker’s marks, “M. F.—Curtisa—Bologna, 3375,” can be found inscribed on the bottom of the handle. Also included with the torch is its original cylindrical presentation case with inner plastic bag; the presence of this handsome case is quite rare and adds considerably to the overall appeal and completeness of the item; the case features some scuffing and there is some dampstaining and denting to base. The Olympic flame was lit on August 12 in Olympia, Greece, and was carried a total of 1,863 km—excluding the flame’s voyage from Athens to Syracuse aboard the training ship Amerigo Vespucci—by over 1,500 torchbearers during its historic fourteen day relay. The XVII Olympiad earns the distinction of being the first Summer Olympics to be telecast in North America. Starting Bid $500

3064. Innsbruck 1964 Winter Olympics Ice Hockey Ticket Books.

Two books of tickets for the ice hockey tournament at the Innsbruck 1964 Winter Olympics, including: a full book of 31 complete unused yellow tickets, measuring 7.5 x 3.25, for matches at the “OlympiaEisstadion” for times and dates ranging from 15:30 on January 28 to 13:00 on February 9; and a book of 30 complete unused blue tickets (plus three stubs), measuring 7 x 2.25, for matches at the “Kunsteisbahm Messehalle” for times and dates ranging from 17:00 on January 28 to 13:00 on February 9. Includes three additional full tickets for earlier games on January 28, representing those missing from the blue book. Starting Bid $200

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3065. Tokyo 1964 International Olympic Committee Cup Plaquette. Uncommon Olympic Cup plaquette issued

by the International Olympic Committee after the Tokyo 1964 Summer Olympics. Bronze, 99 gm, 51 mm x 70 mm, struck by Swiss medal manufacturer Huguenin, with front showing a relief image of the Olympic Cup, and the reverse bearing the Olympic rings with raised text in French below, reading (transcribed): “The Olympic Cup created by Baron Pierre de Coubertin renovator of the Olympic Games of the modern era was awarded to Tokyo city.” Starting Bid $200

3066. Tokyo 1964 Summer Olympics Gold Winner’s Medal.

1964

Extremely rare winner’s medal issued to legendary Ukrainian weightlifter Leonid Zhabotinsky at the Tokyo 1964 Summer Olympics. Gilt silver, 63 mm, 102 gm, by Toshikaka Koshiba (based on the classic design of Giuseppe Cassioli); manufactured by the Japanese Mint.

The front is inscribed, “XVII Olimpiad Tokyo 1964, Weight-Lifting,” and features a ‘Seated Victory’ with the Colosseum in the background; the reverse depicts a victorious athlete being carried by several jubilant athletes. The medal is attached to its original ribbon with Olympic colors.

Also included are three other items deriving from the personal collection of Zhabotinsky: An uncommon results booklet for the XVIII Olympiad made by the Pilot Pen Co., 4.5 x 3, housed in its original vinyl holder featuring the Tokyo 1964 Games logo, with five pages of the booklet filled out in various colored ballpoint by Zhabotinsky.

An attractive color silk flag of the 1964 Summer Olympics, 17.75 x 31.5, which shows the emblem of the Tokyo Games.

A gold-plated competitor badge from the 1964 Tokyo Summer Olympics, 38 mm x 63 mm, 44 gm, which features the rising sun of the Japanese national flag above a green bar with Olympic rings and a blue enamel bar identified as “Competitor,” with the latter bar detached and ribbon missing.

In an athletic event that featured the world’s biggest stars, weightlifter Leonid Zhabotinsky was larger than life. Representing the Soviet Union in the heavyweight division, Zhabotinsky squared off against his archrival and Soviet teammate, Yuri Vlasov, who was determined to defend his 1960 Rome gold medal. With one lift remaining in the competition’s three events—the clean and press, the snatch, and the clean and jerk—Zhabotinsky delivered a mighty final effort, breaking his own clean and jerk record and securing his first gold medal.

Four years later, at the 1968 Mexico City Games, he soundly defended his position and attained his second Olympic gold to become the first two-time Olympic champion in the men’s heavyweight class. Prior to the victory, the 6-foot 3-inch and 365-pound Zhabotinsky stole the show when he marched in the opening parade: while all the other flag-bearers held their national banners with two hands, Zhabotinsky marched ahead effortlessly, gripping the 40-pound Soviet banner with only one. So inspiring was the Soviet strongman to budding weightlifters and bodybuilders the world over, that as a young Austrian teenager Arnold Schwarzenegger kept a photograph of Zhabotinsky taped over his bed. Highlighted by its luminous gold medal and prestigious, powerful recipient, this rare complete awards package marks only the second time we’ve offered a winner’s medal from the first Olympics held in Asia. Starting Bid $1,000

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3069.

To k y o 1 9 6 4 Summer Olympics Organizing Committee Badge.

3067. Tokyo 1964 Summer Olympics Group of (6) Unused Soccer Tickets. Uncommon group lot of six

unused admission tickets for the XVIII Olympiad Summer Games held in Tokyo, Japan between October 15 and 18, 1964. Each ticket measures 9 x 3 and grants access for soccer matches at the following venues: Komazawa Olympic Park Stadium, Mitsuzawa Football Field, O¯miya Football Field, and Prince Chichibu Football Field. Also included is a used ticket for a soccer match on October 15 at the Prince Chichibu Football Field, with ‘Gate’ stub no longer attached. Includes the original ticket envelope. In overall fine condition, with toning and creasing only to the original envelope. Starting Bid $200

Official Olympic organizing committee badge issued for the 1964 Tokyo Summer Olympics. Gold-plated, 38 mm x 63 mm, 42 gm, with the offwhite ribbon with central yellow stripe measuring 95 mm in length. The badge features the rising sun of the Japanese national flag above a green bar with Olympic rings and a blue enamel bar identified as “Committee.” Accompanied by its original white leather presentation box. Starting Bid $200

3068. Tokyo 1964 Summer Olympics Official’s Badge. Official’s badge is-

sued for a swimming event at the 1964 Tokyo Summer Olympics. Gold-plated, 38 mm x 63 mm, 42 gm, with the blue ribbon measuring 76 mm in length. The badge features the rising sun of the Japanese national flag above a green bar with Olympic rings and a blue enamel bar identified as “Official.”

Accompanied by its original white leather presentation box, which bears some light scuffing. Starting Bid $200

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3070. Tokyo 1964 Summer Olympics Participation Medals. Pair of participation medals issued for the Tokyo

1964 Summer Olympics. The first, copper, 61 mm, 118 gm,

by Taro Okamoto/Kazumitsu Tanaka, with front featuring a stylized design of three runners and a swimmer placed on an olive branch, and the reverse bearing the Olympic rings and raised Japanese and English text, “XVIII Olympiad, Tokyo 1964.” The second, silvered, 38 mm, 36 gm, features front and reverse designs identical to the larger version; this smaller participation medal was awarded to flag raisers.

Both include their original wooden boxes. Starting Bid $200

3071. Tokyo 1964 Summer Olympics Press Badge. Official press badge for the 1964 Tokyo Summer Olympics. Goldplated, 38 mm x 63 mm, 42 gm, with the off-white ribbon with central yellow stripe measuring 38 mm in length. The badge features the rising sun of the Japanese national flag above a green bar with Olympic rings and a red enamel bar identified as “Press.” Accompanied by its original white leather presentation box, which bears some scuffing. Starting Bid $200

3074. Madrid 1965 International Olympic Committee Badge. Uncommon

1965

International Olympic Committee (IOC) badge from the 63rd IOC Session held in October 1965 in Madrid, Spain.

The bronze-tone badge, 31 mm x 51 mm, 21 gm, features a white-andyellow enamel design of the Puerta de Alcalá between Olympic rings and text, “Madrid, 1965, C.I.O.” In fine condition, with a slight bend to badge.

Starting Bid $200

3072. Tokyo 1964 Summer Olympics Program for Volleyball. Official program

for volleyball at the Tokyo 1964 Summer Olympics, held at the Yokohama Cultural Gymnasium and Komazawa Volleyball Courts from October 11–23, 1964. The Japanese and English-language program, 68 pages, 5.75 x 8.25, features game instructions, a game calendar, match tables for the six women teams and the 10 men’s teams, picture rosters, referee signals, and empty score cards. In fine condition, with light soiling to covers and a fold to upper right corner of front cover. Accompanied by an original ticket stub for a volleyball event at the Komazawa Volley-Ball Court on October 21st. Starting Bid $200

3073. Tokyo 1964 Summer Olympics Programs (2) for Basketball. Desirable pairing of original programs

for the basketball tournament at the Tokyo 1964 Summer Olympics, which took place at the Yoyogi National Gymnasium in Tokyo, Japan from October 11–23, 1964. Both booklets are in Japanese and English and measure 5.75 x 8.25. Booklet No. 1, 40 pages, contains rules, rosters, schedules, and empty result sections for the preliminary round action for Groups A and B. Booklet No. 2, 32 pages, contains the same sections but for the semi-finals and finals matches, with two of the game score pages filled out in blue ink. In overall very good to fine condition, with rusted staples to binding and toning to both covers; booklet ‘2’ features considerable dampstaining to back cover, and one staple missing. Starting Bid $200

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Iconic ‘flare’ torch from the 1964 Tokyo Games 3075. Tokyo 1964 Summer Olympics Torch. 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 underside of handle marked: “Nikkei Yanagi.” The lower portion of the cylinder bears the Tokyo Games logo and reads “Showa Kaseihin Co., Ltd., 3-1964,” with upper section marked: “Olympic Torch.” Some scattered nicks and dings to the bowl and cylinder, wear to the top platform of the bowl, and adhesive remnants visible below cylinder’s red band.

The Olympic flame was carried for 51 days by 870 runners for a total of 26,065 kilometers. 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. This torch bowl beautifully represents the moment the fifth ring of the Olympiad touched down on Asian soil. The Summer Olympics will again be in Tokyo in 2020, making it the first Asian city to host two Summer Games. Starting Bid $1,000

Bronze medal for boxing at the Mexico City Games 3076. Mexico City 1968 Summer Olympics Bronze Winner’s Medal. Winner’s medal issued

for boxing at the Mexico City 1968 Summer Olympics. Bronze, 60 mm, 110 gm, originally designed

by Giuseppe Cassioli. The front is inscribed, “XIX Olimpiada Mexico 1968,” and features a ‘Seated Victory’ with the Colosseum in the background; the reverse depicts a victorious athlete with palm branch being carried by several jubilant athletes.

A small plaque attached to the top of medal bears a pictogram of a boxing glove, with the reverse unmarked, and the plaque bearing the original yellow ribbon, which is separated at seam.

There were a total of 11 boxing events at the Mexico City Games that were divided by weight classes ranging from light flyweight to heavyweight. Of the 22 bronze medals awarded, the United States earned the most with four, while Mexico, Poland, and Bulgaria each earned two, with the Americans topping the overall medal table with seven. Boxing is revered in Mexico as a major sport nearly on par with that of soccer. The nation ranks second worldwide between countries with the most boxing world champions and is the second country to have world champions accredited in all of the current boxing divisions. An extremely attractive medal that represents one of the oldest Olympic sports and the first Olympiad to be staged in Latin America. Starting Bid $300

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Rare gold medal from the X Olympic Winter Games—presented to a speed skater

3078. Grenoble 1968 Winter Olympics Gold Winner’s Medal with Case. Gorgeous

winner’s medal issued for the Grenoble 1968 Winter Olympics. Gilt silver, 60 mm, 124 gm, by Roger Excoffon; manufactured by the Paris Mint.

The front, inscribed, “Xemes Jeux Olympiques D’Hiver, Grenoble 1968,” features the symbol of Grenoble, a snow crystal and three roses, and the Olympic rings; the reverse identifies the sport as speed skating, “Patinage de Vitesse,” and depicts a racing skater. Complete with original colorful ribbon and attractive black leather presentation case by Monnaiz de Paris.

Held at the L’Anneau de Vitesse between February 4–12, the speed skating events at the 1968 Winter Olympics were dominated by the Netherlands, a country that accrued a total of nine medals—three gold, three silver, and three bronze.

The remaining five gold medals were divided between athletes from Norway, Finland, the Soviet Union, Sweden, and West Germany. The Dutch won gold in the Men’s 1500 metres (Kees Verkerk), and the Women’s 1000 metres (Carry Geijssen) and 3000 metres (Ans Schut), with all three athletes setting Olympic records for their times. 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 gold medals struck in total. Starting Bid $2,500

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1968

The fabled ‘Type 6’ torch of the Mexico City Games, made exclusively for the Spanish relay 3077. Mexico City 1968 Summer Olympics ‘Type 6’ Torch. Exceedingly

rare official 1968 Mexico City Olympics ‘Type 6’ torch, constructed of steel with a central leather handle and three copper rings, measuring 22.25˝ in length and 7.25˝ at its widest point. The uppermost ring is engraved with the Olympic rings; this variation of the ‘Type 6’ torch features a plain bronze bowl, with other known examples featuring ‘Mexico 68’ incised on the bowl. The torch exhibits notable evidence of detrition from age and usage, such as scattered rusting, a ding to upper section, and wear to steel and brass finishes; however, the bowl is in immaculate shape and the wick remains intact and unused. The wick cap, which has appeared with another found ‘Type 6’ torch, is not present.

The discovery of the ‘Type 6’ Olympic torch occurred nearly 50 years after the 1968 Summer Games when Olympic researchers used photographic evidence to certify its existence and very necessary creation. Aside from its distinction as being the first Spanish-speaking Olympiad, the Mexico City Games hold the honor of having the most styles of relay torches; a record obtained not for the sake of one-upmanship, but rather due to the faulty design of the original torch (Type 1), which, because of its aluminum alloy frame, overheated and made it impossible to carry. Handles made of amianthus rope (Type 2) and leather (Type 3) provided temporary solutions until the torch’s new, slimmer design resulted in the torch top, with “Mexico 68,” melting. This too was addressed with the additions of the ‘Type 4’ and ‘Type 5’ torches, but the creation of the ‘Type 6’ torch was due to an entirely different and more dangerous reason.

On a busy Barcelona street on September 1, 1968, Mariana Valls, son of the president of the Barcelona Athletics Federation, met Olympian Gregorio Rojo to pass the Olympic flame from one torch to another. At the moment of transfer, Rojo’s torch exploded. Both men received minor injuries, the torch relay continued shortly thereafter, and the cause of the detonation was attributed to the fuel volatility and the ‘too-rapid contact of a lighted torch with an unlighted one.’ In an attempt to protect future torchbearers, as well as to prevent further bad publicity, a safer, simpler torch was developed by the Spanish Olympic Committee (SCO)—the ‘Type 6,’ a torch that was exclusively made for use during certain portions of the relay in Spain. As further evidence, the SCO had minted a special torch relay medal for the Spanish route, which clearly depicts the ‘Type 6’ torch.

By the time the torch made landfall on Mexican soil on October 6th—having successfully recreated the route taken by Christopher Columbus to the New World—the torch and its defect issues had been resolved. The flame was carried into the Estadio Olímpico Universitario on October 12th by Mexican Olympian Enriqueta Basilio, who became the first woman to ever light the Olympic Cauldron, after an historic 13,546 km route that featured the support of an astounding 2,778 torchbearers. A magnificent, museum-quality piece of Olympic history. A fascinating article on the Spanish relay route by Ricard Fernandez Valenti can be found here: https://eltranvia48.blogspot.com/2016/08/ Starting Bid $1,000

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Rare collection of ‘Little Taku’ bank figurines from the Sapporo Games 3080. Sapporo 1972 Winter Olympics Mascot Figurines. Wonderful collection of 10 Japanese

Takugin savings bank mascots from the Sapporo 1972 Winter Olympics, ranging in size from 2.25 x 4 to 12 x 11, with each soft plastic figure depicting the brown bear Takuchan, or ‘Little Taku,’ in various positions, including: a torchbearer, a cross country skier, an Alpine skier, a ski jumper (2, both with stand), a luge racer, a sledder, a pair of hockey players, and a snowmobiler. All bear mascots feature a bank coin slot on the back of their heads. The highlight of the group is the large ski jumper mascot, with included stand, an oversized ‘Little Taku’ bank that is exceedingly hard to find. In overall fine condition, with the torch cylinder missing for the torchbearer mascot. Starting Bid $200

3081. Sapporo 1972 Winter Olympics Team Official Badge. Scarce team official badge issued for the Sapporo 1972 Winter Olympics. Silvered bronze, 38 mm x 60 mm, 42 gm, featuring the Sapporo Games logo above Olympic rings and the text, “Sapporo ‘72,” and a green enamel bar with faded gilt text, “Team Official.”

Badge features a green ribbon measuring 82 mm in length.

Reverse features a pin and raised Japanese text. In fine condition. Starting Bid $200

3082. Sapporo 1972 Winter Olympics Ticket Group Lot. Uncommon

group lot of five unused admission tickets for the XI Olympic Winter Games held in Sapporo, Japan between February 9 and 13, 1972. Four large format English–Japanese tickets measure 9 x 3.25 and a fifth vertical-style Japanese-language ticket measures 2.25 x 7, with each granting access for the following events and dates: Men’s Giant Slalom on February 9 and 10, Men’s Slalom on February 12 and 13, and the smaller Japanese ticket features a color image for Ladies’ Singles Figure Skating.

Includes the original 9.5 x 3.75 ticket envelope and a notice sheet detailing a change of schedule for the Ski Jumping events. In overall fine condition. Starting Bid $200

3083. Munich 1972 Summer Olympics Collection. Group lot of five items commemorating the

Munich 1972 Summer Olympics, including: a matching ceramic cigarette tray and saucer set, 3.25˝ and 4˝ in diameter, with bowl areas of each featuring the Munich Games emblem, borders bearing multilingual text, “Games of the XXth Olympiad, Munich, 1972,” and bottom of saucer marked with a Konigl.pr.Tettau stamp; a small 24k gold-plated candle holder, 3˝ in diameter, with bowl featuring a raised design of a hurdler with text: “Olympische Spiele Munchen, 1972”; and a pair of commemorative medals issued by the Japanese government for the Munich 1972 Summer Olympics, both 70 mm in diameter, 264 gm and 267 gm, designed by artist Taro¯ Okamoto, with front showing a stylized figure with ribbon and olive branch, and the reverse showing the Olympic rings with Dachshund over the Olympiastadion, with raised text: “1972, J.O.C. [Japanese Olympic Committee], Olympische Spiele Munchen.”

In overall fine condition. Starting Bid $200

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1972

3084. Munich 1972 Summer Olympics Bronze Winner’s Medal with Case.

Beautiful winner’s medal issued to Ecaterina Stahl-Iencic for a fencing event (Team Foil) at the Munich 1972 Summer Olympics. Bronze, 66 mm, 132 gm (without chain) or 184 gm (with chain), by Gerhard Marcks; manufactured by the Bavarian Mint. The front is inscribed, “XX. Olympiade Munchen 1972,” and depicts the ‘Seated Victory’ with the Colosseum in the background; the reverse portrays the mythological twins Castor and Pollux, the patrons of competitive sport and friendship, with the artist’s monogram below. The edge is engraved with the winner’s event, “Fencing—Women’s Team,” and name, “Stahl Ecaterina.” Complete with its original plastic presentation case.

This was the first winner’s medal since 1928 to feature a new design on the reverse, replacing the traditional depiction of a victorious athlete carried by a jubilant crowd, and the first medal to bear a chain instead of a ribbon, which was deemed to be too easily soiled or wrinkled. Ecaterina Stahl-Iencic (1946–2009) was a Romanian foil fencer and world champion in 1975. She competed at five Olympics between 1964 and 1980, and won team bronze medals in 1968 and 1972, falling short against powerhouse teams from the Soviet Union and Hungary.

In 1972, her Romanian team was one of 11 nations competing in the women’s Team Foil event held on September 7 and 8, at Munich’s Messegelände. Only our second bronze medal from the 1972 Summer Games. Starting Bid $1,000

Gold medal for fencing from a three-time Olympic champion 3085. Munich 1972 Summer Olympics Gold Winner’s Medal with Pin. Highly sought-after

winner’s medal issued to Tatyana Samusenko for a fencing event (Team Foil) at the Munich 1972 Summer Olympics. Gilt silver, 66 mm, 157 gm (without chain) or 210 gm (with chain), by Gerhard Marcks; manufactured by the Bavarian Mint. The front is inscribed, “XX. Olympiade Munchen 1972,” and depicts the ‘Seated Victory’ with the Colosseum in the background; the reverse portrays the mythological twins Castor and Pollux, the patrons of competitive sport and friendship, with the artist’s monogram below. The edge is engraved with the winner’s event, “Fencing—Women’s Team,” and name, “Samusenko Tatjana.” Complete with its original golden chain and winner’s pin, marked on the reverse, “4615,” with accompanying black vinyl presentation pouch made by Bertoni of Milan. This was the first winner’s medal since 1928 to feature a new design on the reverse, replacing the traditional depiction of a victorious athlete carried by a jubilant crowd. A total of 364 gold medals were produced by Munich’s Bavarian Mint, making these rather scarce.

Starting Bid $1,000

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3086. Munich 1972 Summer Olympics Souvenir Torch Lighter. Appealing souvenir

torch lighter from the Munich 1972 Summer Olympics. The metal lighter, measuring 11.75˝ in length and 4˝ in width, impressively replicates the official torch used during the Munich torch relay, with the handle inscribed “Spiele der XX Olympiad, Munchen 1972,” and the platform at the base of the combustion tube featuring the design of the Munich Games emblem. The torch lighter bears some light scuffs and scratches, and sparkwheel in fine working condition (tube does not contain butane fuel). Starting Bid $200

1976

3087. Montreal 1976 Summer Olympics Copper Participation Medal. Participation medal issued for

the Montreal 1976 Summer Olympics. Copper, 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. Complete with its original black leather case.

Starting Bid $200

Rare unawarded silver medal from the first Olympic Games held in Canada 3088. Montreal 1976 Summer Olympics Unawarded Silver Winner’s Medal with Case. Unawarded

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. The edge, which would normally feature the engraved name of the event, remains blank. The medal bears a few areas of light scuffing to finish. Includes the original silver chain and rare wooden case with black leather slipcover embossed with a silver Montreal Games emblem. An exceptionally rare example made all the more desirable by its unawarded status—there were only 364 silver winner’s medals produced for the Montreal 1976 Games. Starting Bid $500

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3089. Montreal 1976 Summer Olympics Winner’s Diploma. Of-

ficial third-place winner’s diploma from the Montreal 1976 Summer Olympics, 11.75 x 16.5, awarded to Hungarian sprint canoeist Tamas Wichmann for his bronze-medal finish in “Canoeing, 1,000-m. event, Canadian singles C-1, Men.” The diploma bears printed signatures of Roger Rousseau, head of the Montreal Olympic Organizing Committee, and Lord Killanin, president of the International Olympic Committee. In very good condition, with staining (heaviest to the upper left corner), creasing (heaviest to the right side), and a short edge tear. Starting Bid $200

3090. Lake Placid 1980 Winter Olympics Bib. Scarce

competitor’s bib from the Lake Placid 1980 Winter Olympics made by Athalon, measuring 10˝ x 11.75˝, with front and back of blue bib featuring number “246” between Winter Games logo and white text: “Lake Placid - 1980.” The bib features shoulder loops and ties to either side of waist. In fine condition. Starting Bid $200

Rare bronze medal from 1980 Lake Placid 3091. Lake Placid 1980 Wi n t e r Olympics Bronze Winner’s M e d a l .

Beautiful winner’s medal issued for the Lake Placid 1980 Winter Olympics.

Bronze, 80 mm, 180 gm, by Tiffany and Co. of New York.

The front, inscribed “XIII Olympic Winter Games,” depicts a raised hand holding the Olympic torch against a mountain backdrop, with the Olympic rings to the right side; the reverse, inscribed “Lake Placid 1980,” and engraved with sport, “Speedskating, 1,500m. Women,” features a small Lake Placid Games emblem and a large pine branch with cones. Inscribed on the bottom edge, “Tiffany & Co., Bronze, 1979.” Medal features trivial instances of tarnishing. Includes a replacement white-and-blue ribbon, created from a spool of the original ribbon used for the 1980 medals. Starting Bid $500

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3092. Lake Placid 1980 Winter Olympics Eric Heiden Ticket Collection. Desirable complete set of

unused tickets for each of American Eric Heiden’s five gold medal-clinching speed skating events at the Lake Placid 1980 Winter Olympics. Each ticket measures 7.5 x 2.5, and features time/date information for the respective event held at the James B. Sheffield Speed Skating Oval: 500 meter on February 15; 5000 meter on February 16; 1000 meter on February 19; 1500 meter on February 21; and 10,000 meter on February 23. In overall fine condition. The speed skating events of the XIII Winter Games were dominated by Heiden over the course of eight incredible days. His sweep of the five events made him the most successful Winter Olympian from a single edition of any Winter Olympics—with the exception of the Soviet Union (10) and East Germany (9), Heiden single-handedly won more gold medals than all other competing nations. Starting Bid $200

3093. Lake Placid 1980 Wi n t er Olympics Gate Flag.

Alpine skiing gate flag from the Lake Placid 1980 Winter Olympics made

by Athalon, 18.25˝ x 19˝, with front and back of bright red flag featuring the white Winter Games logo above text: “Lake Placid - 1980.” The hoist features tie cords to either end. The alpine events were held at Whiteface Mountain in Wilmington, New York, between February 14–23, 1980. In fine condition. Starting Bid $200

3094. Lake Placid 1980 Winter Olympics Pin Collection. Collection of 34 pins issued for the Lake Placid

1980 Winter Olympics, ranging in size from 6 mm x 12 mm to 38 mm x 25 mm, with the majority enameled and featuring images and names of nations and companies affiliated with the Lake Placid Games, including: ABC, Austria, Coca Cola, Great Britain, Italy, New York Telephone, Romania, Sports Illustrated, a set of five Roni the Racoon mascot pins, and more. In overall fine condition. Starting Bid $200

3095. Lake Placid 1980 Winter Olympics U.S. Team Jacket.

Very appealing competitor’s jacket from the Lake Placid 1980 Winter Olympics made by Levi Strauss & Co., issued to a member of the U.S. Olympic Team. The plush zippered jacket, size large, features a patriotic color pattern, knit cuffs and waistband, Olympic and Levi’s patches to chest area, and “USA” embroidered to the upper back section. The inner collar area features the original Levi’s tag, which reads: “Made Exclusively for the USA 1980 Olympic Team.” In fine condition, with expected wear from use. Starting Bid $200

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Prototype for the exceedingly rare Special Ceremonies torch of the 1980 Moscow Games, one of only two created 3096. Moscow 1980 Summer Olympics Prototype Torch. Ex-

ceedingly rare prototype of the official Special Ceremonies torch used in the Moscow 1980 Summer Olympics, comprised of aluminum alloy, measuring 19.5˝ in length and 4.75˝ at its widest point, designed

by Boris Tuchin. Open top section reveals the fuel pipe. The torch bears various dings and scuffs, with toning to handle and slight dents to the upper rim. In all, about 5,435 torchbearers participated in the relay, which lasted from June 19 to July 19. The Moscow 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.

Included with the torch is a first English edition of The Olympic Flame: The Great Olympic Symbol by Conrado Durantez, hardcover with dust jacket, published by the International Olympic Committee in 1988, which features an image of an actual Special Ceremonies Torch on the cover. The section dedicated to the Moscow torch reads, in part: ‘A group of engineers from Leningrad, headed by Boris Tuchin, designed the torch for Moscow 80.

It differed considerably from its predecessors…Liquid gas (a mixture of propane and butane) was chosen for the torch because it guaranteed an even flame, was light in weight and ensured total safety for the runner.’

There were two types of torches used in the 1980 Moscow Olympic torch relay. While the torch used in the relay itself is fairly common, a Special Ceremonies torch, which features an alternate design, was used in the lighting ceremonies in Moscow, Leningrad, Minsk, and Kiev. Only 20 of these Special Ceremonies torches were ever made, thus making them extremely rare. According to Oleg Vorontsov, expert on the 1980 Moscow Olympic Games and author of the International Society of Olympic Historians magazine article: ‘The ‘unknown’ Moscow-80 torch, an Olympic mystery, only two prototypes of the Special Ceremonies torches were ever made, ‘as proof of concept.’ The prototype is slightly shorter than the actual Special Ceremonies torch, and the handle is made of metal, as opposed to plastic on the actual torch. One of only two prototypes extant, this torch represents a tremendously rare piece of sporting history and an historical, museum-quality artifact from the XXII Olympiad. Starting Bid $5,000

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1984 3097. Moscow 1980 Summer Olympics Torch.

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 scuffs to the body, with surface to upper portion showing effects from onetime exposure to Olympic flame. 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.

Starting Bid $200

3099. Sarajevo 1984 Winter Olympics Gold Proof Coin. 5,000 Dinara gold

proof coin issued by the National Bank of Yugoslavia for the Sarajevo 1984 Winter Olympics, 24 mm, 8 gm, 500 fine gold, with front featuring the Sarajevo Games logo encircled with text (translated): “Sarajevo ‘84, XIV Games of the Winter Olympics”; and the reverse bearing the official logo, the Yugoslavian coat of arms, the denomination, and the date, “1982.” Includes the original leather presentation case and multilingual booklet. Accompanied by a commemorative coin from the Seoul 1988 Summer Olympics, nickel, 31 mm, 17 gm, with original paper presentation box and maroon bag. Starting Bid $200

3098. Sarajevo 1984 Winter Olympics Banner Flag. Large nylon banner flag

from the Sarajevo 1984 Winter Olympics, approximately measuring 118.5˝ x 56.5˝, featuring a white logo of the XIV Olympic Winter Games against an orange backdrop. The flag contains metal ring loops to upper corners and the lower left corner. In fine condition.

Starting Bid $200

3100. Sarajevo 1984 Winter Olympics IOC Session Badge for TV. Uncommon French International Olympic

Committee (CIO) session badge for TV from the 87th IOC Session held following the Sarajevo 1984 Winter Olympics in March 1984. The silver-tone badge, 31 mm x 38 mm, 18 gm, features the raised Olympic rings and Sarajevo Games logo with upper text: “CIO, 87eme Session.” A yellow ribbon extends an additional 63 mm. Made at the IKOM medal factory in Zagreb.

In fine condition. Decisions at the 87th IOC meeting included extending the Calgary 1988 Games to 16 days, adding curling, freestyle skiing, and short-track speed-skating to the program, and modifying the opening and closing ceremonies for the Los Angeles 1984 Games. Starting Bid $200

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Sought-after 1984 Los Angeles gold medal for wrestling

1984

3101. Los Angeles 1984 Summer Olympics Gold Winner’s Medal.

Winner’s medal issued for the Los Angeles 1984 Summer Olympics. Gilt silver, 63.5 mm, 142.5 gm, designed by Dugald Stermer and struck

by Jostens, 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. The edge is inscribed with the name of the event, “Wrestling, Greco Roman, 100 kg.” Complete with original magenta, vermillion, and yellow ribbon, which is separated at the seam. Exhibits some rubbing to the gilt on the edge. Only 478 of these gold medals were produced for the LA Games. A scarce, attractive medal from this memorable USA-hosted Olympiad. Starting Bid $5,000

3102. Los Angeles 1984 Summer Olympics Lithograph Portfolio. Limited edition portfolio of 15 color lithographs created

for the Los Angeles 1984 Summer Olympics by several notable American artists, published by the Knapp Communications Corporation in 1982, one of 750 editions issued. Each vividly imagined lithograph measures 24 x 36 and is signed in pencil or ink by the respective artist, which includes: Carlos Almaraz, John Baldessari, Jennifer Bartlett, Lynda Benglis, Billy Al Bengston, Jonathon Borofsky, Richard Diebenkorn, Sam Francis, April Greiman and Jayme Odgers, David Hockney, Roy LIchtenstein, Martin Puryear, Robert Rauschenberg, Raymond Saunders, and Garry Winogrand.

The posters are housed in their original clothbound 25.5 x 37.75 x 1.5 clamshell case, with the cover featuring the LA Olympics logo and marked in silver text: “Games of the XXIII Olympiad, Los Angeles 1984.” In overall fine condition. Accompanied by certificates of authenticity for each poster from the Knapp Communications Corporation. Starting Bid $200

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3103. Los Angeles 1984 Summer Olympics Torch. Official 1984 Los Angeles Olympics torch,

1984

brass-finished with tan leather-wrapped handle, measuring 22.25˝ in length and 4.75˝ at its widest point, manufactured by Turner Industries. The bowl is engraved along the top, “Citius, Altius, Fortius, “ with the Olympic rings between each word, and the LA Memorial Coliseum Stadium below. The ring at the handle’s center is engraved, “Games of the XXIIIrd Olympiad, Los Angeles, 1964,” and the cap at the base of the handle is engraved “1983 LAOOC,” with a pair of Los Angeles Games logos.

The black burner remains in place, for an overall length of 23˝. Complete with its original black vinyl carrying bag, operating instruction booklet, and cardboard Turner Industries shipping box.

The fire was lit in Olympia, Greece on May 7, 1984, and arrived the following day in New York. On its 15,000 km journey, the torch was carried through 33 states over 82 days to Los Angeles by over 3,600 runners. A handsomely designed torch from an Olympic Games that weren’t without their share of controversy—fourteen Eastern Bloc countries, including the Soviet Union, Cuba and East Germany, boycotted the Games; Iran and Libya also boycotted, although for different political reasons. An exceptional display piece from the 1984 LA Games—the ‘City of Angels’ will have the distinction of hosting the Summer Olympics for a third time in 2028. Starting Bid $300

Unawarded second place medal from the 1984 LA Games 3104. Los Angeles 1984 Summer Olympics Unawarded Silver Winner’s Medal with Case.

Scarce unawarded winner’s medal from the Los Angeles 1984 Summer Olympics. Silver, 63.5 mm, 137 gm,

by Dugald Stermer; manufactured

by Jostens, Inc. 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. The edge, which would normally feature the engraved name of the event, remains blank. The medal features some slight scuffing, with front and upper edge bearing instances of oxidation. Includes the original magenta, vermillion, and chrome yellow ribbon, and the original blue velvet presentation case. A highly uncommon winner’s medal from the summer games of the XXIII Olympiad.

Starting Bid $500

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3105. Calgary 1988 Winter Olympics Gold Winner’s Medal. Exceptionally rare winner’s medal issued for the Calgary 1988 Winter Olympics. Gilt silver, 69 mm, 198 gm, designed by Peter Friedrich and struck by Jostens. The front depicts combined profiles of a laureated athlete and a First Nations indigenous person whose headdress is formed by winter sporting equipment; the reverse bears the stylized snowflake/maple leaf emblem of the Games and the Olympic rings at center, with surrounding raised bilingual text: “XVes Jeux Olympiques d’hiver, XV Olympic Games, Calgary 1988.”

The edge of the medal engraved in English and French with the name of the event: “Biathlon 4 x 7.5 KM Relay.” The medal is suspended from its cyan, red, and blue ribbon, and is accompanied by its original blue velvet case.

The three biathlon events of the Calgary Games were dominated by East and West Germany, Italy, and the Soviet Union, with the latter securing the most medals with four—the lone gold medal attained by the Soviet Union was in the 4 x 7.5 km relay team event, which featured the skiing and shooting prowess of Valeriy Medvedtsev, who had only days prior won silver medals in the individual and sprint biathlon events. A bona fide Olympic treasure from the first Canadian Winter Olympics. Starting Bid $2,500

3106. Calgary 1988 Winter Olympics IOC Session Badge. Scarce

International Olympic Committee (CIO) badge from the 93rd IOC Session held in Calgary between February 6 and 13, just prior to the Calgary 1988 Winter Olympics.

The gold-tone badge, 31 mm x 44 mm, 27 gm, features a raised horse design with Olympic rings above text text: “Calgary ‘88, Session 93e.” An orange ribbon extends an additional 44 mm. In fine condition, with some fraying to ribbon. Starting Bid $200

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3107. Calgary 1988 Winter Olympics Participation Medal.

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.

Includes its original velvet case. Starting Bid $200

3108. Calgary 1988 Winter Olympics Torch. Rare official 1988

1988

Calgary Winter Olympics torch used during the Olympic relay, comprised of aluminum with a maple handle, measuring 21.75˝ in length, 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 disc at the base of the handle is engraved with the Olympic motto, “Citius, Altius, Fortius,” and the ball is now detached and bolted into a clear plastic base, 8˝ x 8˝ x 1˝, for vertical display purposes.

The underside of the torch handle bears some adhesive remnants. Accompanied by a hardshell carrying case.

Designed by the National Research Council of Canada, the torch was made to resemble the Calgary Tower, an iconic landmark in the Canadian city. The torch relay, called ‘Share the Flame,’ 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 and then traveled 18,000 km through Canada over 88 days. Unlike many relays, the torches were shared and thus only about one hundred and fifty were manufactured, a distinction which elevates this as one of the most sought-after modern Olympic torches. Starting Bid $5,000

3109. Calgary 1988 Winter Olympics U.S. Team Warmup Jacket.

Attractive lightweight Adidas warmup jacket from the Calgary 1988 Winter Olympics, issued to a member of the U.S. Olympic Team.

The zippered jacket, size medium, features a nylon outer shell with patriotic design pattern, Adidas logo to left chest, large embroidered “USA” to back section, and left shoulder bearing Olympic rings with text: “USA Olympic Team, 1988 Calgary.” The inner lining is a cotton/polyester mix with collar area bearing the original Adidas tag. In fine condition, with expected wear from use. Starting Bid $200

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1988 3110. Seoul 1988 Summer Olympics Banner Flag. Lightweight fabric banner flag from the Seoul 1988 Summer Olympics, approximately measuring 110˝ x 32˝, with “Seoul 1988” and Olympic rings to upper portion and the bottom section reading: “Games of the XXIVth Olympiad Seoul 1988,” with Summer Games emblem to left side. The flag features grommets to left and top edges. In fine condition, with trivial fraying to lower edges. Starting Bid $200

3111. Seoul 1988 Summer Olympics Press Participation Medal. Press participation medal issued for the Seoul

1988 Summer Olympics. Bronze, 66 mm x 66 mm, 155 gm.

The front features a Korean archer on horseback, with the Olympic rings below, inscribed, “XXIVth Olympiad, Seoul 1988”; the reverse depicts the Seoul Olympic Stadium and features raised facsimile signatures of Juan Antonio Samaranch, president of the IOC, and Park Seh-jik, president of the Seoul Olympic Organizing Committee, with the dates of the Games below, “1988.9.17–10.2.” Complete with its original navy blue velvet case and presentation box. Starting Bid $200

3112. Seoul 1988 Summer Olympics Silver Winner’s Medal. Highly desirable unawarded winner’s medal issued for the Seoul 1988 Summer Olympics. Silver, 61.3 mm, 140 gm, by the Korea Security Printing and Minting Corporation. The front features the traditional medal design by Giuseppe Cassioli of a ‘Seated Victory’ with the Colosseum in the background, and raised lettering, “XXIV Olympiad, Seoul, 1988”; the reverse features a sleek modern design by the Seoul Organizing Committee portraying a soaring dove of peace with a laurel branch in its beak, with the Seoul Olympic emblem above.

The edge is not inscribed with the name of an event. Complete with its original ultramarine, red, orange, and white ribbon, and its purple velvet presentation case with cardboard box. Starting Bid $500

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The silver-and-Lalique crystal winner’s medal from the 1992 Winter Games

3113. Albertville 1992 Winter Olympics Silver Winner’s Medal. Entrancing winner’s medal issued for

the Albertville 1992 Winter Olympics. Silver and Lalique crystal glass, 92 mm, 175 gm, designed under the direction of Marie-Claude Lalique; manufactured by Lalique. The front features a crystal design of the Olympic rings over a mountainous valley, with border inscribed with Games emblem, laurel branch, and legend, “Albertville 92, XVI Jeux Olympiques D’Hver / XVI Olympic Winter Games”; the reverse features the etched side of the same mountain valley design with a plain border. The crystal bears some soft scuffing. Complete with its original silver ribbon with Olympic color stripes, and the attractive gray leatherette presentation case with velvet-lined interior. The 1992 Winter Olympics were the last competition to be staged in the same year as the Summer Olympics, and the first winter games since the end of the Cold War. An utterly unique and innovative second place prize that represents only the second winner’s medal that we have offered from the historic XVI Winter Olympiad. Starting Bid $2,500

3114. Barcelona 1992 Summer Olympics Bronze Winner’s Pattern Medal. Uncom-

mon winner’s pattern medal for the Barcelona 1992 Summer Olympics. Bronze, 70 mm, 257 gm, by Xavier Corbero; manufactured by Fábrica Nacional de Moneda y Timbre. The front depicts a seated Victory in Modernist style holding a winner’s crown and palm branch with Olympic rings and raised text: “XXV, Olimpiada Barcelona, 1992”; and the reverse featuring the Games logo of a stylized man leaping over the Olympic rings. Starting Bid $200

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3115. Barcelona 1992 Summer Olympics Gilt VIP Participation Medal. Scarce

VIP participation medal issued for the 1992 Barcelona Summer Olympics. Gold-plated copper, 70 mm, 254 gm, by Xavier Corbero; manufactured by Fábrica Nacional de Moneda. The front is engraved “XXV Olimpiada Barcelona 1992,” with the Games logo of a stylized man leaping over the Olympic rings; the reverse bears an engraved spiral and elongated lightning bolt. A beautiful and seldom-seen VIP participation medal from the XXV Olympiad. Starting Bid $200

3117. Barcelona 1992 Summer Olympics Track and Field Singlet. Rare lightweight Nike singlet from the Barcelona 1992 Summer Olympics, issued to a track and field athlete on the U.S. Olympic Team, size large, featuring a patriotic “USA” design, with the original “Barcelona ‘92” bib number, “1736,” attached below. In fine condition, with expected wear from use. Starting Bid $200

3118. Barcelona 1992 Summer Olympics USA Basketball ‘Dream Team’ Ring. Stunning gold-plated

sterling silver Team USA ring issued to Dr. David A. Fischer as the physician for the 1992 USA basketball team, famously known as the ‘Dream Team.’ The elegant ring, approximately size 11.5 and 17.5 gm, features the Olympic rings on the face, with “USA” and “1992” on the shanks. The band is marked inside, “.925” and “38 USC 380.” Includes the original UnoAErre box, giltstamped inside the lid with “USA” and the Olympic rings. In fine condition. Accompanied by a photocopy of the letter of provenance from Dr. Fischer. Starting Bid $200

3116. Barcelona 1992 Summer Olympics Torch.

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. The sliding red switch to reverse is engraved “000334.” Exhibits noticeable wear to the rubber grip, as well as scattered surface pitting and scuffs to metal and plastic. 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.

The lighting of the cauldron at the opening ceremonies was especially memorable, as Paralympic archer Antonio Rebollo ignited the cauldron by shooting an arrow lit from the Olympic flame. An impressive torch with a decidedly modern design. Starting Bid $300

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3119. Lillehammer 1994 Winter Olympics Copper Participation Medal.

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 its impressive original wooden presentation box. Starting Bid $100

3120. Patek Philippe Calatrava International Olympic Committee Watch. Extremely

1996

rare 18K Patek Philippe Calatrava series quartz movement watch made circa 1994 and presented to a member of the International Olympic Committee.

Model 3954, Case No. 2869909, featuring an 18K yellow gold case and bezel, scratch-resistant sapphire crystal, black oxidized gold baton hands, and white dial with black radial Roman numerals and Olympic rings above ‘VI’ hour number. Includes a black leather (genuine Teju lizard) band with gold-tone buckle. Patek very rarely integrate logos to their dial, with this example produced in limited quantity in commemoration of the Lillehammer 1994 Winter Olympics. In fine condition. As Omega has been the sponsor of the International Olympic Committee since 1932, watches with the Olympic rings are not produced by other watchmakers except under special circumstances. Starting Bid $1,000

3121. 1996 Summer Olympics Centennial Torch. Sought-

after official International Olympic committee (IOC) centennial torch, constructed of aluminum and wood, measuring 21.75˝ in length and 6˝ at its widest point. The main body is ribbed in a fashion similar to the twenty-two reeds found on the Atlanta torch, with a band above the wooden handle engraved with the names of all the host cities and their dates since 1896. The torch bears trivial scuffs and marks. An example of this unique torch was lit in Greece on March 30, 1996, and designed specifically for use at an event in Athens hosted by the Hellenic Olympic Committee to celebrate the 100th anniversary of the first modern Games. Representatives from each host city since 1896 attended and participated in a torch run inside Athens Olympic Stadium using these torches. An elegant, unused torch commemorating one hundred years of Olympic excellence. Starting Bid $200

3122. Atlanta 1996 Summer Olympics Participation Medal. Participation medal

issued for the 1996 Atlanta Summer Olympics. Bronze, 60 mm, 60 gm, by Malcolm Grear 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 green box and pouch. Starting Bid $150

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3123. Atlanta 1996 Summer Olympics Swatch Collection Set. Uncommon Swatch commem-

orative watch collection set released for the Centennial Atlantic 1996 Olympic Games, containing nine strikingly designed wristwatches honoring notable historic Olympic Games, including: Stockholm 1912 Summer Olympics, St. Moritz 1928 Winter Olympics, Los Angeles 1932 Summer Olympics, London 1948 Summer Olympics, Rome 1960 Summer Olympics, Tokyo 1964 Summer Olympics, Moscow 1980 Summer Olympics, Seoul 1988 Summer Olympics, and Atlanta 1996 Summer Olympics. The watches are displayed in their clothbound 12.25 x 16.5 x 2 presentation case. In unused, mint condition. Includes the original Swatch pamphlet, instruction booklet, and protective sleeve. Starting Bid $200

3124. Atlanta 1996 Summer Olympics Torch. 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; the designs to bands bear some fading.

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. A very appealing relay torch from the Centennial Olympic Games. Starting Bid $200

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3125.

A t l a n ta 1996 Summer Ol y m p i c s Winner’s Diploma.

Official firstplace winner’s diploma from the Atlanta 1996 Summer Olympics, 8.5 x 12, awarded to Russian race walker Yelena Nikolayeva for her gold-medal finish in “Athletics—10km Race Walk.” Complete with its original dark green folder, gilt-stamped with the logo of the Games.

In fine condition. Starting Bid $200

3126. Nagano 1998 Winter Olympics Participation Medal. 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 paper case and foam holder. Starting Bid $200

2000

3127. 1998 FIFA World Cup Medal. Scarce gold medal

awarded to officials of the 1998 FIFA World Cup. Gilt bronze, 44 gm, 51 mm. The front depicts the World Cup trophy in high relief; and the reverse features raised text: “Coupe du Monde de La FIFA, France 1998.” Includes its original blue leather case. The only difference between these VIP/ official medals and player medals is the loop and the ribbon.

Starting Bid $200

3128. Sydney 2000 Summer Olympics Participation Medal. Participation medal issued for the Sydney

2000 Summer Olympics. Silver-colored, 50 mm, 69 gm.

The front depicts the Sydney Olympic emblem surrounded by the ‘fluid energy’ motif used for the Games; the reverse bears the Olympic rings and reads, “The Games of the XXVII Olympiad,” surrounded by the same motif. Complete with its clear plastic case and presentation box, with some scuffs and creasing to the case and box. Starting Bid $200

Silver medal for wrestling from the 2000 Olympics

3129. Sydney 2000 Summer Olympics Silver Winner’s Medal. Rare winner’s medal issued to Cuban wrestler Juan Marén at the Sydney 2000 Summer Olympics. Silver, 68 mm, 185 gm, by Wojciech Pietranik and Brian Thompson; manufactured by the Royal Australian Mint. The front depicts a ‘Seated Victory’ with the Colosseum in the background; the reverse portrays the Olympic rings over the iconic Sydney Opera House, with the Sydney Olympic torch at right, inscribed in the upper and lower rim, “Wrestling / Greco-Roman 63 kg.” Complete with the original blue ribbon embroidered in silver with the legend, “Sydney 2000.” Medal features instances of scratching, scuffing, and tarnishing. This is only the third Sydney winner’s medal we have offered. Starting Bid $500

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3131. Salt Lake City 2002 Winter Olympics Participation Diploma. Of-

2002

3130. Salt Lake City 2002 Winter Olympics Identification Card. Official Olympic Identity and Accreditation Card (OIAC) for the Salt Lake City 2002 Winter Olympics issued to skiing coach Brent Amsbury, one page, 10.5 x 6, with its original envelope. Born in Seattle, Amsbury served as a coach for the Czech Republic’s ski team for the 2002 Games. In fine condition. Starting Bid $200

ficial participation diploma from the Salt Lake City 2002 Winter Olympics, 7.5 x 10.5, bearing the facsimile signatures of IOC president Jacques Rogge and Organizing Committee president Mitt Romney. Complete with its original folder. In fine condition. Starting Bid $200

Sought-after silver medal from the XXVIII Olympiad 3132. Athens 2004 Summer Olympics Silver Winner’s Medal. Winner’s

medal awarded for men’s canoeing at the Athens 2004 Summer Olympics. Silver, 60 mm, 139 gm, by Elena Votsi and Kostas Kazakos; manufactured by Efsimon. The front depicts the winged goddess of Victory soaring into the Panathinaikos Arena, with Greek characters and Olympic rings above; the reverse features the Eternal Flame of Olympia, the opening lines of Pindar’s Eighth Olympic Ode, and the 2004 Summer Games logo, with the sport engraved in Greek lettering along the bottom, “Κανοε / Καγιακ Σπριντ—C2 Ανδρών 500μ [Canoe / Kayak Sprint—C2 Men 500m].” Completed by the original multicolored ribbon. The 2004 Athens winner’s medals replaced the long-held ‘seated Victory’ design by Giuseppe Cassioli, rectifying the mistake of using a depiction of the Roman Colosseum rather than a Greek venue.

The final for the men’s C-2 (two-man sprint) 500 metres competition in canoeing at the 2004 Summer Olympics occurred at the Olympic Canoe/Kayak Slalom Centre at the Helliniko Olympic Complex on August 28, 2004. The race was so close that officials could not determine the winners until most of the canoers were out of their boats and the canoes were placed on the dock. When the winners were finally determined, the two-man teams from China (gold), Cuba (silver), and Russia (bronze) were announced as the top three finishers. Starting Bid $1,000

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2006 3133. Athens 2004 Summer Olympics Torch. Official 2004 Athens Summer Olympics

torch, constructed of aluminum and olive wood, measuring 25.75˝ in length and 2.25˝ at its widest point, designed by Andreas Varotsos and manufactured by GA & L Harrington. The torch was modeled to reflect the simple and congruous lines of an olive tree leaf, with the union of wood and metal evoking the different colors found on either side of the leaf, and the ergonomic design representing the extension of the moving flame.

The front of the aluminum sheath bears the Olympic rings and Athens emblem. Includes its original tube. The Olympic flame was lit in Olympia, Greece, on March 25, 2004, and proceeded on a five continent journey that witnessed the torch pass by all the cities that had hosted the Games since 1896, as well as marking the flame’s debut in Africa, India and South America. In total, the torch covered over 84,000 km during its 141-day journey. Starting Bid $200

3134. Torino 2006 Winter Olympics Participation Diploma. Official participation diploma from the

Torino 2006 Winter Olympics, 11.75 x 8.25, bearing the facsimile signatures of IOC president Jacques Rogge and Organizing Committee president Valentino Castellani. Complete with its original presentation folder. In fine condition, a couple light creases. Starting Bid $200

3135. Torino 2006 Winter Olympics Participation Medal. 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. Starting Bid $100

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2006 3136. Torino 2006 Winter Olympics Torch. 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. The upper portion of torch bears evidence of use, with the extreme end of handle featuring trivial scuffing. Includes the original gray cloth carrying bag and the seldom-seen metal Torino torch stand made by Pininfarina, which is marked with Olympic rings and text: “XX Giochi Olimpici Invernali–Torino 2006.” 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. Starting Bid $200

Argentinian footballer’s Beijing gold medal diploma

3137. Beijing 2008 Summer Olympics Gold Winner’s Diploma. Scarce official first-place winner’s diploma from

the 2008 Beijing Summer Olympics made of a luxurious Chinese silk backed by cardstock, 18 x 13.75, issued to Ever Banega as a gold medalist as part of Argentina’s men’s soccer (football) team. Includes the gorgeous original presentation box. A part of Argentina’s powerhouse national team, Banega logged six appearances in the Olympic tournament. Their gold medal victory came as part of a record twelve consecutive wins in Olympic play, recording six wins in 2004 and six more in 2008. Starting Bid $200

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3138. Alexandre Pato Game-Worn Jersey from the Beijing 2008 Summer Olympics. Official Brazilian National

2010

Football Team jersey worn by forward Alexandre Pato during a match in the Beijing 2008 Summer Olympics. The Nike lightweight jersey, size large, features numbers and name to front and back, the CBF logo to left chest, with inner collar reading (translated), “Born to play football,” and the reverse of collar marked “Brasil.” In fine condition. Accompanied by a certificate of authenticity from Marcos Moura Teixeira, a former technical coordinator for the Brazilian National Soccer Team, who affirms that the jersey derives from his personal collection. After losing to eventual gold medalists Argentina in the semifinals, a resilient Brazilian team ousted Belgium in the bronze medal match with a score of 3-0. Pato scored his lone goal of the Olympic tourney during a 5-0 preliminary round drubbing of New Zealand. Starting Bid $200

3140. Vancouver 2010 Winter Olympics Torch. Official 2010

3139. Vancouver 2010 Winter Olympics Participation Diploma. Official

participation diploma from the Vancouver 2010 Winter Olympics, 9 x 12, awarded to Emil Faris and bearing the facsimile signatures of IOC president Jacques Rogge and Organizing Committee CEO John A. Furlong.

Complete with its envelope.

In fine condition. Starting Bid $200

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, with lower section featuring scuffing and upper portion also bearing small dings and a scratch; the paneling is slightly dented.

Includes the uncommon original stainless steel display stand. 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. Starting Bid $200

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Rare safety lamp for the 2012 London Games

3141

3141. London 2012 Summer Olympics Safety Lamp. Very desirable safety lamp from the London

2012 Summer Olympics, 10˝ in height and 3.5˝ in diameter, manufactured by the Protector Lamp and Lighting Co., of Eccles, Manchester, which has produced Olympic lanterns for the last 30 years. The safety lamp consists of a lower globe and brass frame, which features plates to front and back; the front features the London Games emblem with engraved text, “Olympic Torch Relay,” and the back bears the maker plate, which identifies the lamp as “Type 6, M & Q, Safety Lamps, Approval No. 8/28.” The globe and frame house the interior lamp chimney and burner, with base marked “M, 79/”; the frame exhibits scattered light scuffing and wear.

The design is a modified miner’s lamp, which enables the flame to be safely transported by aircraft.

The Olympic flame was lit in Olympia on May 10, 2012, and embarked on an eight-day journey across Greece and Crete before flying over to London. Commencing in Land’s End in Cornwall on May 19, the UK portion of the relay was designed so that 95 percent of the population of the United Kingdom, the Isle of Man, Jersey and Guernsey would be a maximum of one hour from the torch route. After seventy days and 15,775 total km, the massive relay touched down in London’s Olympic Stadium on July 27. London became the first city to host the modern Olympic Games three times— having previously hosted in 1908 and 1948. The spectacular event featured more than 10,000 athletes from 204 nations, with new world records set in archery, swimming, and weightlifting. The Summer Games were also remembered for the inventive opening ceremony overseen by Oscar-winning director Danny Boyle. Starting Bid $500

3142. London 2012 Summer Olympics Torch. Stunning official 2012 London Olympics torch, comprised of metal and aluminum, measuring 31.5˝ in length and 4.25˝ at its widest point, designed by Edward Barber and Jay Osgerby, and manufactured in collaboration by Tecosim, LPG Gas, Bullfinch and Premier Sheet Metal. The gold-colored torch body consists of two envelopes of aluminum alloy perforated with 8,000 circles, a number which matches with both the amount of torchbearers and the United Kingdom relay miles, and features a golden metal logo of the Games near the top. The triangular shape refers to the multiples of three found in the Olympic movement’s values of excellence, friendship, and respect, the Olympic motto of ‘Citius, Altius, Fortius,’ and London’s hosting of the Games for the third time.

The Olympic flame was lit in Olympia on May 10, 2012, and embarked on an eight-day journey across Greece and Crete before flying over to London. Commencing in Land’s End in Cornwall on May 19, the UK portion of the relay was designed so that 95 percent of the population of the United Kingdom, the Isle of Man, Jersey and Guernsey would be a maximum of one hour from the torch route. After seventy days and 15,775 total km, the massive relay touched down in London’s Olympic Stadium on July 27. A truly regal and highly sought-after example of an Olympic torch, and a work of art that earned the Design of the Year Award at London’s Design Museum. Starting Bid $300

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2014 3143. Sochi 2014 Winter Olympics Participation Medal.

Participation medal issued for the Sochi 2014 Winter Olympics.

Polished steel, 50 mm, 81 gm. The front features the Sochi emblem and patchwork quilt design of the various cultures of Russia; the reverse bears the Olympic rings and similar design motif. Includes the original presentation case. Starting Bid $200

3144. 2014 FIFA World Cup Semi-Final Trophy. Very desirable

2014 FIFA World Cup trophy issued to VIPs who attended the semifinals match at the Arena Corinthians in São Paulo, Brazil on July 9, 2014.

Accurately replicating the official FIFA World Cup Trophy, this miniaturized version measures 6˝ in height, weighs 2 lbs, and is set on a black 3˝ x 1.25˝ x 3.25˝ base, with plaque featuring tourney logo and text: “SemiFinal, 9th July 2014, Sao Paulo.” Includes the original 2014 FIFA World Cup Brazil presentation box, which features some slight wear. In front of a crowd of 63,267, the semi-final match between the Netherlands and Argentina on July 9th concluded with a 0-0 tie, with Argentina winning the penalty shoot-out 4-2 behind goals from Lionel Messi, Ezequiel Garay, Sergio Agüero, and Maxi Rodríguez. The Argentineans ultimately lost in the World Cup finals to Germany by a score of 1-0.

Starting Bid $200

3145. 2014 FIFA World C u p F i n a l T ro p hy.

Sought-after 2014 FIFA World Cup trophy issued to VIPs who attended the final match at the Estádio do Maracanã in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil on July 13, 2014. Accurately replicating the official FIFA World Cup Trophy, this miniaturized version measures 6˝ in height, weighs 2 lbs, and is set on a black 3˝ x 1.25˝ x 3.25˝ base, with plaque featuring tourney logo and text: “Final, July 13th 2014, Rio de Janeiro.”

Includes the original 2014 FIFA World Cup Brazil presentation box, which features creasing and tears. In front of a crowd of 74,738, the national teams of Germany and Argentina squared off in the final match of the 2014 FIFA World Cup on July 13, 2014. Germany defeated Argentina 1–0 in extra time, with the winning goal being scored by Mario Götze in the 113th minute. The match, which was the third final between the two countries, a World Cup record, after their 1986 and 1990 matches, was billed as the world’s best player (Lionel Messi) versus the world’s best team (Germany). Starting Bid $200

3146. 2015 FIFA U-20 World Cup Medal. Attractive par-

ticipation medal issued for the 2015 FIFA U-20 World Cup, 57 gm, 51 mm. The front depicts the World Cup trophy in relief with raised text, “FIFA U-20 World Cup, New Zealand 2015”; and the reverse features bold raised text of the football organization. The 2015 FIFA U-20 World Cup was the twentieth edition of the FIFA U-20 World Cup since its inception in 1977 as the FIFA World Youth Championship. The first competition to take place in New Zealand, the World Cup concluded with Serbia ousting Brazil 2–1 in the final. Starting Bid $200

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2016 3147. Rio 2016 Summer Olympics Torch. Official 2016 Rio de Janeiro Summer Olympics torch used during the Olympic relay, constructed of recycled aluminum and colored resin, measuring 27˝ in length and 3.5˝ at its widest point, designed by Sao Paulo studio Chelles & Hayashi and manufactured by Recam Laser.

The torch features a white body that automatically expands upon being lit to reveal multicolored segments drawn from the hues of the Brazilian flag, representing the natural wonders surrounding the host city. The Rio Olympic emblem also adorns the top.

Includes the original brown drawstring carrying bag and tube.

The torch relay began in Olympia on April 21, and concluded on August 5 at Maracanã Stadium in Rio de Janeiro, after visiting over three hundred of Brazil’s towns and cities. A record number of countries participated in the Rio Games, including first time entrants Kosovo and South Sudan. Ten thousand and nine hundred athletes participated in 306 medal events in 45 sports disciplines. A rare opportunity to own a relay torch from the most recent summer games. Starting Bid $200

3148. Rio 2016 Summer Olympics Winner’s Diploma.

Official first-place winner’s diploma from the Rio 2016 Summer Olympics, 16.5 x 11.5, awarded to Daria Dmitrieva for her goldmedal finish as part of the Russian women’s handball team.

Complete with its original dark green folder. In fine condition.

Starting Bid $200

3149. PyeongChang 2018 Winter Olympics Bib.

Uncommon competitor ’s bib from the PyeongChang 2018 Winter Olympics, no size, likely small or medium, with both sides of orangeand-yellow jersey-style bib featuring sport pictograms to right shoulder, Olympic rings to chest and back, and lower section bearing white text and bib number: “PyeongChang 2018, 16 3.” In fine condition. Starting Bid $200

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3150. 2018 FIFA Wo r l d C u p Semi-Final Trophy. Uncommon

2018 FIFA World Cup trophy issued to VIPs who attended Match 62 of the tournament at Luzhniki Stadium in Moscow on July 11, 2018.

Accurately replicating the official FIFA World Cup Trophy, this miniaturized version measures 6˝ in height, weighs 2 lbs, and is set on a black 3˝ x 1.25˝ x 3.25˝ base, with plaque featuring tourney logo and text: “Match 62, 11.07.2018, Moscow Luzhniki, Semi-Final.” Bottom of base bears an “Official Hospitality” stamp. Includes the original 2018 FIFA World Cup Russia presentation box, which features some slight wear. In front of a crowd of 78,011, the national teams of Croatia and England faced off in the second semi-final match of the 2018 FIFA World Cup on July 11, 2018. Croatia defeated England 2-1 in extra time, thanks to goals by Ivan Perisˇic´ and Mario Mandzˇukic´. Starting Bid $200

3151. National Olympic Committee Pin Collection. Noteworthy

collection of 112 National Olympic Committee (NOC) pins issued for various Summer and Winter Olympics, majority are enameled and range in size from 6 mm x 12 mm to 38 mm x 57 mm. The collection includes rare pins from nations like the Dominican Republic, Egypt, Ethiopia, Fiji, Gabon, Georgia, Ghana, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Macao, Malawi, Malaysia, Mauritania, Mexico, Moldova, Mongolia, Mozambique, Myanmar, Nepal, Netherlands, Nigeria, Soviet Union, Togo, Tonga, Trinidad and Tobago, Venezuela, Western Samoa, Yugoslavia, Zimbabwe, and more. In overall fine condition. Starting Bid $200

3152. National Olympic Committee Pin Collection. Impressive

collection of 56 National Olympic Committee (NOC) pins issued for various Summer and Winter Olympics dating between 1960 and 2006, with several Russian (Soviet Union) and German variants. The majority are enameled and range in size from 6 mm x 12 mm to 44 mm x 44 mm. The collection includes rare pins from nations like Armenia, Austria, Bangladesh, Jamaica, Latvia, Puerto Rico, Slovakia, Spain, and more.

In overall fine condition. Starting Bid $200

3153. Olympic Flag. Large fabric 119˝ x 76˝ flag of the Olympic rings against a white background, with a strip of Velcro (male) running along the entire reverse of top edge, and a small loop of rope terminating at either end of the hoist. In fine condition, with swatches of tape to roping.

A decidedly attractive example of the Olympic flag. Starting Bid $150

3154. Olympic Games Group of (3) Press Badges. Scarce group lot of

press badges issued for three consecutive Summer Olympic Games—Tokyo 1964, Mexico City 1968, and Sapporo 1972: the Tokyo badge, gold-plated, 38 mm x 64 mm, 44 gm, features the rising sun of the Japanese national flag above a green bar with Olympic rings and a red enamel bar, “Press,” with off-white ribbon and central yellow stripe measuring 38 mm in length; the Mexico City badge, gold-plated, 38 mm x 64 mm, features the “68” logo with Olympic rings and dove between orange bars, “Mexico” and “Prensa,” and the attached lower label marked “P” issued by the Olympic Committee; and the Sapporo badge, silvered bronze, 38 mm x 58 mm, 43 gm, featuring the Sapporo Games logo above Olympic rings and the text, “Sapporo ‘72,” and a red enamel bar with gilt text, “Press,” with white ribbon with yellow stripe measuring 76 mm in length. The Tokyo and Sapporo badges Include their original white leather presentation boxes. Starting Bid $200

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Misc.

Misc.

3155. Olympic Games Sponsorship Pins. Terrific collection of 111 sponsorship pins from various Summer and Winter Olympic Games dating back to 1984, ranging in size from .5 x .75 to 3.5 x 1, which includes the following sponsors: Coca Cola (Los Angeles 1984, Atlanta 1996, Nagano 1998, Lillehammer 2004, Beijing 2008, London 2012), McDonald’s (London 2012), Buick, Cadillac, Chevrolet, GMC, and Pontiac (Salt Lake City 2002), Delta (Atlanta 1996), UPS (Nagano 1998, Sydney 2000, London 2012), Tyson (Beijing 2008), General Motors (Sydney 2000), Adidas (London 2012), Panasonic (Vancouver 2010), Lenovo (Beijing 2008), VIA (London 2012), and more. In overall fine condition. Starting Bid $200

3156. Olympic Team USA Pins. Impressive collection of 96 pins honoring various United States Olympic Teams and opening and closing ceremonies from Olympiads past, ranging in size from .25 x .5 to 3.25 x 1.5, which includes 34 gold-tone “USA Team 2004” pins, each .5 x 1.25, issued for the following sports and positions: Athletics, Archery, Badminton, Basketball, Boxing, Canoe/Kayak, Chef de Mission, Cycling, Diving, Equestrian, Field Hockey, Gymnastics, Fencing, Judo, Modern Pentathlon, Rowing, Sailing, Shooting, Soccer, Table Tennis, Softball, Staff, Swimming, Synchronized Swimming, Taekwondo, Tennis, Triathlon, Volleyball Beach, Volleyball Indoor, Water Polo, Weightlifting, Wheelchair Athletics, Wrestling, and one unmarked. Other USA Team pins include: Barcelona 1992, Albertville 1992, Lillehammer 1994, Sydney 2000, Athens 2004, and more. In overall fine condition. Starting Bid $200

3157. Juan Antonio Samaranch Olympics C i g a r e tt e Case. Sil-

ver-plated cigarette box, 5.25 x 3.75 x 1.25, with top lid featuring the raised Olympic rings and engraved with the name, “Juan A. Samaranch,” who served as the seventh President of the International Olympic Committee from 1980 to 2001. In very good condition, with overall tarnishing and discoloration to exterior. Originates from the collection of Swedish journalist Wolf Lyberg (1917-2012), who served as the General Secretary of the Swedish Olympic Committee. Starting Bid $200

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3158. Summer Olympics Ticket Collection. Collec-

tion of 10 tickets and ticket stubs from different Summer Olympic Games, ranging in size from 2.75 x 2 to 7.25 x 3, including: Paris 1900 (Exposition Universelle), Paris 1924, Amsterdam 1928 (Soccer), Los Angeles 1932 (Track and field), Berlin 1936 (Baseball demonstration), London 1948 (Boxing), Tokyo 1964 (Athletics), Mexico City 1968, Munich 1972 (Swimming), and Montreal 1976 (Swimming). In overall fine condition. Starting Bid $200

3161. Pierre de Coubertin Signature. French

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educator and historian (1863–1937) who is best remembered as being the founder of the International Olympic Committee, and its second President. He is known as the father of the modern Olympic Games.

Rare vintage fountain pen signature, “Pierre de Coubertin,” who adds an untranslated sentiment above, on an off-white 3.75 x 2.75 card. In very fine condition. Starting Bid $200

3162. Athens 1896 Summer Olympics: James Connolly Signed Book.

3159. Juan Antonio Samaranch Olympics Silver Bowl. Attractive silver bowl, 6˝ x 6˝ x 1˝,

184 grams, with bowl section bearing engraved Olympic rings and the signature of IOC President Juan Antonio Samaranch above an inscription, “To Mr. Wolf Lyberg, with sincere thanks of the IOC, Lausanne, 11th December 1987.” The underside of the bowl features an 800 hallmark and “Jezler” maker’s mark, and is numbered below, “34—134.” In very good to fine condition, with light overall scuffing and some traces of discoloration. Originates from the collection of Swedish journalist Wolf Lyberg (1917-2012), who served as the General Secretary of the Swedish Olympic Committee. Starting Bid $200

American athlete and author (1868-1957) who became the first modern Olympic champion when he won the triple jump event at the 1896 Games. Signed book: Jim Connolly and the Fishermen of Gloucester: An Appreciation of James Brendan Connolly at Eighty.

Limited edition, one of 300 issued. Portland, ME: The Anthoensen Press, 1949. Hardcover with quarter-leather clothbound slipcase, 5.5 x 7.75, 77 pages. Signed on the first free end page in fountain, “and James Brendan Connolly.” Also signed and inscribed by the author, “To George A. Zabriskie, with the best wishes of Ernest Cummings Marriner.” In fine condition. A desirable limited edition book boasting a rare full-name version of Connolly’s signature. Starting Bid $200

3160. Team USA Team Members’ Olympic Patch Collection. Group of embroidered Team USA Olympic patches spanning several decades, including: four patriotic shields surmounted by the Olympics rings, from 1948/52, 1956, 1960, and 1964; an oval patch from the Munich 1972 Summer Olympics; a small rectangular “USA, 1980” patch with the Olympic rings from the Lake Placid 1980 Winter Olympics; individual red-and-white “USA” letter patches from the Lake Placid 1980 Winter Olympics; a badge-shaped patch from the Sarajevo 1984 Winter Olympics; and a badge-shaped crest-style patch from the Barcelona 1992 Summer Olympics (sealed in plastic). Starting Bid $200

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3163. PreWorld War I Olympics Autographs.

Uncommon group lot of 11 items signed by an athlete who competed in an Olympiad prior to World War I, with the majority signing on the reverse of individual 3.5 x 2 business cards belonging to Isidor ‘Jack’ Niflot, an American wrestler who won a gold medal at the St. Louis 1904 Summer Olympics. Athletes include: Gerald Ames, British fencer, Stockholm 1912 (SP); Frank Bornamann, American diver, Athens 1906; William Eaton, American runner, Athens 1906; Robert Fowler, Newfoundland-born marathon runner, St. Louis 1904 and Athens 1906; Dick Grant, Canadian marathon runner, Paris 1900 (ALS); Fritz Nicolai, German diver, Athens 1906 and London 1908 (signed postcard); William Remington, American track and field athlete, Paris 1900; William Schick, American runner, Athens 1906; Joseph Spencer, American swimmer, Athens 1906; Daniel Sullivan, American wrestler and pentathlon athlete, Athens 1906; and Charles Waldstein, Anglo-American shooter in the 200-meter military rifle event, Athens 1896 (ALS). In overall fine condition. Starting Bid $200

3164. Nat Pendleton Collection of (16) Typed Letters Signed.

American Olympic wrestler, film actor, and stage performer (1895– 1967) who won a silver medal in the freestyle heavyweight division at the Antwerp 1920 Summer Olympics.

Collection of 16 TLSs from Olympic medalist and film actor Nat Pendleton, signed either “Nat,” “Nat P.,” or with his full name, each one page, the majority 8.5 x 11, dated between 1936 and 1942, with one undated. All are addressed to admirer Cecilia Iwanaga, with the letters mostly concerning his upcoming starring roles. Highlights include: December 15, 1936: “I’m supposed to start this week in another picture, hope I’m well enough to start on time. Anyway the title of the picture is ‘Ever Since Adam.’ I play the lead. How’s that for a change˝”; September 27, 1938: “I have just finished a picture with Lew Ayres called ‘Young Dr. Kildare.’ I haven’t a very large part, but may get a laugh or two, I hope”; December 8, 1938: “I expect to continue in the ‘Doctor Kildare’ series with Lew Ayres and there are some plans a foot for me to go into a picture with William Powell in a sequel of the ‘Thin Man’”; and March 17, no year but circa 1940: “The last thing I did at the studio was some retakes on the newest Doctor Kildare picture. Just previous to that I had a very good part in picture with Frank Morgan, entitled The Ghost Comes Back.” In overall fine condition. All but one of the letters are accompanied by their original mailing envelopes. Starting Bid $200

Fully signed by the 1980 ‘Miracle on Ice’ USA hockey team 3165. Miracle on Ice Signed Poster. Color 26 x 39 poster for the 2004 film

Miracle about the legendary 1980 US men’s Olympic hockey team’s underdog victory over the Soviet Union, signed in silver ink by the full 20-man roster of the original team: Mike Eruzione, Jim Craig, Bill Baker, Phil Verchota, Mike Ramsey, Buzz Schneider, Bob Suter, Ken Morrow, Dave Silk, Mark Wells, Mark Johnson, Jack O’Callahan, Mark Pavelich, Steve Christoff, Dave Christian, Steve Janaszak, Rob McClanahan, Neal Broten, John Harrington, and Eric Strobel. Framed and in fine condition, with one area of slight bubbling, perhaps the result of the poster being mounted. Consignor notes that this was obtained from the producer of the film. Starting Bid $200

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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.

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:

Bidding - Internet – Live Auction:

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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

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