OLYMPIC GAMES MEMORABILIA 1896-2002

Auction 37
Auction closes on Dec 08, 2001


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ROME, 17th OLYMPIC GAMES, 1960

c483. Beautiful Presentation Medal of the Organising Committee. Sterling silver, hallmarked "925", 180g (6 ozs.) 93mm (3.7"), 10mm thick, by G. Petochi, famous jeweler in Rome. 19th century medal design by Bianchi in center showing the city hall surrounded by ornate silver border and wide green enamel band. Rev. "COMITATO ORGANIZZATORE GIOCHI DELLA XVII OLYMPIADE" in 2 lines. Cased. Two hairline scs. in enamel, medal lt. wear, o.w. EF. Beautiful and rare. ($800) Images: 1 2

484. Participation Medal. Cast bronze, 55mm, by E. Greco. Nude female torchbearer l. superimposed over Olympic rings. Rev. Flight of eagles soaring over stadium of Rome. VF. ($160)

485. Austrian Team Pin. Goldplated, 25x32mm. Lt. wear, abt. EF. Beautiful pin. ($190)

c486. British Olympic Fund Badminton Button. Blue, red and yellow, 25mm. Crowned design within legend. EF. ($75) Images: 1

c487. Chinese Taipei Team Pin. Silvered, multicolor enamel, 22x25mm. EF. Rare. ($150) Images: 1

488. Torchbearer on Opening Day Medal, 1960. Silvered AE, 55mm, by Moschi. Torch runner r., logo in back. Rev. Olympic stadium, Coliseum and St. Peter's Cathedral. EF, uneven toning rev. ($150) Images: 1 2

489. Official F.I.M. Olympic Motorcycle Rally to Florence Plaque, 1960. Cast bronze, 15.5cm (6.1"). Motorcyclists between Florence landmarks and Olympic rings between F.I.M. logos. On red leatherette stand. EF. ($125) Images: 1

490. Bronze National Italian Olympic Committee Presentation Sculpture of the She Wolf, logo of Rome 1960 Olympiad. Cast bronze, 10.5cm tall, on marble base, 20x8cm. EF, a few sm. chips on marble base. ($300) Images: 1

c491. Commemorative Official Logo Porcelain Plate. Multicolor, 19.2cm (7.6"), by Arzberg Porcelain Manufactory. Rome Olympic logo and torch in pink and gilt circle. EF. ($100) Images: 1

492. Delegation of Uruguay Seal and Luggage Tag. In color. Seal 14x9.6cm, no gum; luggage tag linen, 19.4x9.3cm, VF-EF. Plus Roma Antica brochure, illus. guide with reconstruction, clear overlays of main monuments. Cleverly done. Guide EF, cover VF. (3 pcs.) ($150) Images: 1

c493. Colorful Oil Painting of a Rome 1960 Track & Field Event. Multicolor painting on canvas, 102.9x76.2cm (40.5"x30"). Four runners on track in full stadium. EF. ($1,000) Images: 1

494. 1960 United States Olympic Book, Winter and Summer Games. Prepared for U.S. Olympic Committee. Covers Rome Summer and Squaw Valley Winter Games, also Pan American Games in Chicago. 408pp. illus. VF-EF. ($125)