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Sporting Memorabilia
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Sporting Memorabilia

Auction dates
22 May 2014 10:00 BST
23 May 2014 10:00 BST
Auction currency
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An 1896 Athens Olympic Games participation medal, in bronze, designed by N Lytras, struck by Honto-
Lot 1
An 1896 Athens Olympic Games participation medal, in bronze, designed by N Lytras, struck by Honto-
350 GBP
400 - 600 GBP
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A Greek memorial medal to Charilaos Trikoupis dated 1896, in silver with portrait to obverse, with
Lot 2
A Greek memorial medal to Charilaos Trikoupis dated 1896, in silver with portrait to obverse, with
250 GBP
200 - 250 GBP
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Spyridis (G.) La Panorama Illustre des Jeux Olympiques 1896, French language, published in Paris &
Lot 3
Spyridis (G.) La Panorama Illustre des Jeux Olympiques 1896, French language, published in Paris &
350 GBP
50 - 80 GBP
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A rare gilt-bronze version of the 1900 Paris Olympic Games plaquette struck in conjunction with
Lot 4
A rare gilt-bronze version of the 1900 Paris Olympic Games plaquette struck in conjunction with
750 GBP
1,000 - 1,500 GBP
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A 1904 St Louis Olympic Games athlete's participation medal, without any traces of loop at top edge,
Lot 5
A 1904 St Louis Olympic Games athlete's participation medal, without any traces of loop at top edge,
12,000 GBP
12,000 - 15,000 GBP
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A complete set of four participation medals for the 1908 London Olympic Games, i) gold plated bronze
Lot 6
A complete set of four participation medals for the 1908 London Olympic Games, i) gold plated bronze
2,000 GBP
3,000 - 4,000 GBP
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A London 1908 Olympic Games participant's medal, in white metal, designed by Bertram Mackennal
Lot 7
A London 1908 Olympic Games participant's medal, in white metal, designed by Bertram Mackennal
480 GBP
600 - 800 GBP
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A 1908 London Olympic Games judge's badge, by Vaughton of Birmingham in silvered bronze with the
Lot 8
A 1908 London Olympic Games judge's badge, by Vaughton of Birmingham in silvered bronze with the
800 GBP
800 - 1,000 GBP
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A display of electrotypes of sports medals & badges presented to A. Fattorini, including 8 pairs
Lot 9
A display of electrotypes of sports medals & badges presented to A. Fattorini, including 8 pairs
480 GBP
600 - 800 GBP
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The London 1908 Olympic Games marathon: the signatures of Dorando Pietri, disqualified from 1st
Lot 11
The London 1908 Olympic Games marathon: the signatures of Dorando Pietri, disqualified from 1st
360 GBP
400 - 600 GBP
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A rare colour tinted postcard portraying Dorando's arrival at the Stadium in the marathon at the
Lot 12
A rare colour tinted postcard portraying Dorando's arrival at the Stadium in the marathon at the
25 GBP
40 - 60 GBP
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A Swedish Olympic pin, enamelled with the Swedish national flag and Olympic Rings Provenance:
Lot 13
A Swedish Olympic pin, enamelled with the Swedish national flag and Olympic Rings Provenance:
240 GBP
120 - 160 GBP
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Two Erik Bergavall brochures for the Stockholm 1912 Olympic Games, sold together with a programme
Lot 14
Two Erik Bergavall brochures for the Stockholm 1912 Olympic Games, sold together with a programme
80 GBP
120 - 180 GBP
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A Chamonix 1st Winter Olympic Games 1924 bronze participant's medal also used as the third place
Lot 15
A Chamonix 1st Winter Olympic Games 1924 bronze participant's medal also used as the third place
6,500 GBP
8,000 - 10,000 GBP
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Official Report for the Paris and Chamonix Summer and Winter Olympic Games of 1924, Les Jeux de la
Lot 16
Official Report for the Paris and Chamonix Summer and Winter Olympic Games of 1924, Les Jeux de la
220 GBP
200 - 300 GBP
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A Paris 1924 Olympic Games gold first place winner's medal, goldplated silver, designed by Andre
Lot 17
A Paris 1924 Olympic Games gold first place winner's medal, goldplated silver, designed by Andre
18,000 GBP
6,000 - 8,000 GBP
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A Paris 1924 Olympic Games Great Britain team lapel badge originally issued to the swimmer Constance
Lot 18
A Paris 1924 Olympic Games Great Britain team lapel badge originally issued to the swimmer Constance
360 GBP
80 - 120 GBP
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A rare promotional brochure for a 1925 movie starring the American 100 yards Olympic and World
Lot 19
A rare promotional brochure for a 1925 movie starring the American 100 yards Olympic and World
170 GBP
200 - 250 GBP
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A St Moritz 1928 Winter Olympic Games gold first place winner's medal, in goldplated silver,
Lot 20
A St Moritz 1928 Winter Olympic Games gold first place winner's medal, in goldplated silver,
24,000 GBP
25,000 - 35,000 GBP
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Memorabilia relating to the British double-Olympic 800m champion athlete Douglas Lowe, comprising:
Lot 21
Memorabilia relating to the British double-Olympic 800m champion athlete Douglas Lowe, comprising:
500 GBP
700 - 1,000 GBP
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A Dutch pottery beaker commemorating the football competition at the 1928 Amsterdam Olympic Games,
Lot 22
A Dutch pottery beaker commemorating the football competition at the 1928 Amsterdam Olympic Games,
70 GBP
120 - 160 GBP
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A Bottomley's toffee tin commemorating the Amsterdam 1928 Olympic Games, the lid decorated with an
Lot 23
A Bottomley's toffee tin commemorating the Amsterdam 1928 Olympic Games, the lid decorated with an
0 GBP
80 - 120 GBP
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A Garmisch-Partenkirchen 1936 Winter Olympic Game gold first place winner's medal, gold plated
Lot 24
A Garmisch-Partenkirchen 1936 Winter Olympic Game gold first place winner's medal, gold plated
30,000 GBP
30,000 - 40,000 GBP
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1936 Berlin Olympic Games bearer's torch, designed by Carl Diem, steel, made by Krupp Factory, route
Lot 25
1936 Berlin Olympic Games bearer's torch, designed by Carl Diem, steel, made by Krupp Factory, route
3,200 GBP
2,300 - 2,600 GBP
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21 Berlin 1936 Olympic Games daily programmes, duplication
Lot 26
21 Berlin 1936 Olympic Games daily programmes, duplication
400 GBP
400 - 500 GBP
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1936 Berlin Olympic Games memorabilia, a book by Dr. Paul Wolff, a postcard and two daily events
Lot 27
1936 Berlin Olympic Games memorabilia, a book by Dr. Paul Wolff, a postcard and two daily events
50 GBP
120 - 160 GBP
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A medal for the Athletic Games organised by General Carlo Geloso and the Supreme Command of the
Lot 28
A medal for the Athletic Games organised by General Carlo Geloso and the Supreme Command of the
380 GBP
200 - 300 GBP
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A 1948 London Olympic Games bearer's torch, designed by Ralph Lavers, aluminium alloy, the bowl
Lot 29
A 1948 London Olympic Games bearer's torch, designed by Ralph Lavers, aluminium alloy, the bowl
2,700 GBP
3,000 - 4,000 GBP
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A medal presented by the Italian Olympic Committee to commemorate the 1948 Olympic Games torch
Lot 30
A medal presented by the Italian Olympic Committee to commemorate the 1948 Olympic Games torch
180 GBP
250 - 350 GBP
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A London 1948 Olympic Games official's badge silvered with bar enamelled OFFICIAL, and the light
Lot 31
A London 1948 Olympic Games official's badge silvered with bar enamelled OFFICIAL, and the light
480 GBP
550 - 750 GBP
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A London 1948 Olympic Games National Olympic Committee official's badge, silvered with bar enamelled
Lot 32
A London 1948 Olympic Games National Olympic Committee official's badge, silvered with bar enamelled
520 GBP
550 - 750 GBP
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An official report for the 1948 London Olympic Games, 580 pages, comprehensive coverage with
Lot 33
An official report for the 1948 London Olympic Games, 580 pages, comprehensive coverage with
150 GBP
150 - 200 GBP
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The collection of the Jewish Soviet Olympic gold medal winning gymnast Maria Gorokhovskaja to be
Lot 34
The collection of the Jewish Soviet Olympic gold medal winning gymnast Maria Gorokhovskaja to be
15,000 GBP
20,000 - 30,000 GBP
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A Helsinki 1952 Olympic Games participant's medal Provenance: Torino Olympic Stadium Museum of
Lot 35
A Helsinki 1952 Olympic Games participant's medal Provenance: Torino Olympic Stadium Museum of
190 GBP
250 - 350 GBP
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A Helsinki 1952 Olympic Games official's badge, the ribbon inscribed C.O.N. Provenance: Torino
Lot 36
A Helsinki 1952 Olympic Games official's badge, the ribbon inscribed C.O.N. Provenance: Torino
800 GBP
900 - 1,200 GBP
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A rare Cortina 1956 Winter Olympic Games bearer's torch in superb condition complete with burner
Lot 37
A rare Cortina 1956 Winter Olympic Games bearer's torch in superb condition complete with burner
12,000 GBP
10,000 - 12,000 GBP
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A Cortina 1956 Winter Olympic Games gold first place winner's medal, in goldplated silver,
Lot 38
A Cortina 1956 Winter Olympic Games gold first place winner's medal, in goldplated silver,
8,000 GBP
5,000 - 7,000 GBP
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A Cortina 1956 Winter Olympic Games silver second place prize medal, in silver, designed by C.
Lot 39
A Cortina 1956 Winter Olympic Games silver second place prize medal, in silver, designed by C.
3,000 GBP
3,000 - 4,000 GBP
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A Cortina 1956 Winter Olympics Games bronze third place prize medal, in bronze with verdigris
Lot 40
A Cortina 1956 Winter Olympics Games bronze third place prize medal, in bronze with verdigris
2,000 GBP
2,000 - 3,000 GBP
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A Melbourne 1956 Olympic Games official's badge, the ribbon inscribed N.O.C. Provenance: Torino
Lot 41
A Melbourne 1956 Olympic Games official's badge, the ribbon inscribed N.O.C. Provenance: Torino
500 GBP
550 - 750 GBP
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Three 1956 Melbourne Olympic Games publications, i) Australia and the Olympic Games, A Guide for
Lot 42
Three 1956 Melbourne Olympic Games publications, i) Australia and the Olympic Games, A Guide for
20 GBP
30 - 50 GBP
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The first Olympic gold medal awarded to a woman for speed skating: an extremely rare Squaw Valley
Lot 43
The first Olympic gold medal awarded to a woman for speed skating: an extremely rare Squaw Valley
50,000 GBP
35,000 - 45,000 GBP
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Lot 44
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0 GBP
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Rome 1960 Olympic Games medals and memorabilia, comprising: a participant's medal; two bronze
Lot 45
Rome 1960 Olympic Games medals and memorabilia, comprising: a participant's medal; two bronze
170 GBP
250 - 350 GBP
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A United States Olympic Committee Official Report of the Rome 1960 Olympic Games signed by the
Lot 46
A United States Olympic Committee Official Report of the Rome 1960 Olympic Games signed by the
500 GBP
750 - 850 GBP
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A collection of 19 Commonwealth Games medals and badges relating to the career of John Wardley,
Lot 47
A collection of 19 Commonwealth Games medals and badges relating to the career of John Wardley,
240 GBP
200 - 250 GBP
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A Tokyo 1964 Olympic Games gold winner's prize medal awarded to the Hungarian footballer Sandor
Lot 48
A Tokyo 1964 Olympic Games gold winner's prize medal awarded to the Hungarian footballer Sandor
10,000 GBP
10,000 - 15,000 GBP
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A Tokyo 1964 Olympic Games participant's medal, in original wooden box Provenance: Torino
Lot 49
A Tokyo 1964 Olympic Games participant's medal, in original wooden box Provenance: Torino
0 GBP
300 - 500 GBP
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A 1968 Grenoble Winter Olympic Games participation medal, designed by M. Coeffin, the obverse with
Lot 50
A 1968 Grenoble Winter Olympic Games participation medal, designed by M. Coeffin, the obverse with
85 GBP
100 - 120 GBP
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A collection of 19 Olympic medals and badges relating to the career of John Wardley, the former
Lot 51
A collection of 19 Olympic medals and badges relating to the career of John Wardley, the former
360 GBP
400 - 500 GBP
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A Mexico 1968 Olympic Games badge and commemorative coin, sold together with a medal celebrating the
Lot 52
A Mexico 1968 Olympic Games badge and commemorative coin, sold together with a medal celebrating the
50 GBP
80 - 120 GBP
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A signed copy of Rolly Marchi's book 'Sapporo '72 Provenance: Torino Olympic Stadium Museum of
Lot 53
A signed copy of Rolly Marchi's book 'Sapporo '72 Provenance: Torino Olympic Stadium Museum of
0 GBP
25 - 35 GBP
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An Edinburgh 1970 Commonwealth Games poster, designed by James Hope, 91.5 by 63.5cm., 36 by 25in.
Lot 54
An Edinburgh 1970 Commonwealth Games poster, designed by James Hope, 91.5 by 63.5cm., 36 by 25in.
40 GBP
80 - 120 GBP
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A Munich 1972 Olympic Games related bronze & enamel participant's plaque, being a participant's
Lot 55
A Munich 1972 Olympic Games related bronze & enamel participant's plaque, being a participant's
0 GBP
30 - 50 GBP
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A Munich 1972 Olympic Games official bearer's torch, by Krupp in steel, 73cm., 29in.
Lot 56
A Munich 1972 Olympic Games official bearer's torch, by Krupp in steel, 73cm., 29in.
4,600 GBP
1,000 - 1,500 GBP
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A miniature replica of the Munich 1972 Olympic Games bearer's torch, souvenir sold at the Games that
Lot 57
A miniature replica of the Munich 1972 Olympic Games bearer's torch, souvenir sold at the Games that
55 GBP
75 - 100 GBP
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A replica of a 1936 Berlin Olympic Games torch being one of a small number made in 1972 for the
Lot 58
A replica of a 1936 Berlin Olympic Games torch being one of a small number made in 1972 for the
320 GBP
400 - 600 GBP
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A Nadia Comaneci Romanian international competition gymnastics leotard, white with the blue,
Lot 59
A Nadia Comaneci Romanian international competition gymnastics leotard, white with the blue,
7,000 GBP
2,500 - 3,500 GBP
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Moscow 1980 Olympic Games memorabilia, comprising: two official posters one featuring cycling, the
Lot 60
Moscow 1980 Olympic Games memorabilia, comprising: two official posters one featuring cycling, the
125 GBP
200 - 300 GBP
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