The 23rd of November Fine Art sale had the room (and online) buzzing with excitement over the collection of Olympic memorabilia which came under the hammer that night. With over 50 lots and several phone line it was a much anticipated section of the sale, which did not disappoint, achieving over £20,000.00 for our delighted vendor.
Here’s a peak at a few of the lots:
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1956 Melbourne Olympic Games bearer's torch Sold for £5,500.00
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1956 Melbourne Games Organising committee member's pin badge
Sold for £2,550.00
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An Officials badge for the cancelled Tokyo 1940 Olympic Games Sold for £1,300.00
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A 1952 Helsinki Olympic Games honorary invitation badge Sold for £900.00
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A Participation medal issued for the Athens 1896 Summer Olympics Sold for £720.00
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A 1936 Berlin Olympic Games decoration / medal second class Sold for £600.00
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Sold for £500.00
A car number plate for the 1956 Melbourne Olympic Games
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London 1948 - An Olympic Committee members lapel badge
Sold for £450.00
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The Most Distinguished Order of St Michael and St George, C.M.G. Sold for £380.00
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Amateur Athletics Association - Hon. Treasurer medal Sold for £350.00