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Harold Maurice Abrahams CBE (15 December 1899 – 14 January 1978) was an English track and field athlete. He was Olympic champion in 1924 in the 100 metres sprint, a feat depicted in the 1981 film Chariots of Fire.
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Harold M Abrahams Autograph Letter Signed. Sold for nearly $1,000.
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Olympic relay torch used in the 1968 Winter Games in Grenoble, France, one of only 33 produced by the Societe Technique d’Equipement et de Fournitures Industrielle (STEFI), the scarcest of all Olympic torches. The Torch Relay tradition began in 1928, and transports a spark – ignited by the sun using a parabolic mirror, from the parent flame in Olympia, Greece to the host city in time for the Opening Ceremonies. In this case, the flame was carried by over 5,000 torchbearers, ending at Grenoble on 6 February 1968 to launch the Games. Copper plate torch features a crenellated design at top, resembling the Olympic flame and also serving as its wind shield. The long handle segues to the top portion that holds the burner, distinguished by a silver plate featuring the official emblem of the Games designed by Roger Excoffonan. Torch measures 30” long and 3.75” wide at top. Burning apparatus is no longer present, as is often the case, and torch has only one silver plate rather than three. Small dent at bottom of handle. Remnants of soot from its use during the Games. One of the finest Olympic torches offered for sale, part of a select group of 33, all individually manufactured before mass production of Olympic torches became standard. Displays beautifully. Sold for $178,500.
Silver Medal From the 1936 Summer Olympics, Held in Berlin, Germany
Silver medal from the XI Olympiad, won at the Olympic games in Berlin, Germany in 1936. Medal bears relief of the goddess Victory to obverse, as she holds a winner’s crown in her right hand and a palm leaf in her left, accompanied by the inscription, ”XI / Olympiade / Berlin 1936”. Verso bears a relief of an Olympian carried through a crowd, the Olympic stadium in the background. Rim shows ”B.H. Mayer, Pforzheim 990”, the silversmith who manufactured the Olympic medals that year, along with the silver weight. Measures 2.2” in diameter. Some tarnishing. Very good. Sold for $15,625.
Bronze Medal From the 1920 Summer Olympics, Held in Antwerp, Belgium
Games of the VII Olympiad bronze medal, won by light-heavyweight boxer Harold Franks of Great Britain at the games in Antwerp, Belgium in 1920. Medal bears Josue Dupon’s design of an Olympic athlete, inscribed “3me prix VIIe Olympiade Anvers 1920”. Measures 2.5″ in diameter. Weighs 82 grams or just under 3 ounces. Near fine. Housed in original box, with autograph inscription signed by Harold Franks affixed underneath, “From Harold Franks My Love”. Sold for $14,743.
Rare Olympic torch from the 1936 Summer Olympics held in Berlin, Germany while the country was under Nazi rule. This was the first year the Olympic torch relay was held, with the torch traveling from Olympia, Greece through Europe, ultimately arriving at Olympic stadium in Berlin. Because of the stainless steel shortage in the upcoming war, very few of these torches still remain, as all stainless steel was required to be melted down to create weapons. Manufactured by Krupp, torch features an engraving of the cities through which it traveled, as well as the five Olympic rings, held in the talons of the German coat of arms. Contains a circular top where the component allowing it to be lit would be attached. Measures 10.75” tall, with the circular top measuring 6” in diameter. Light scratching, else near fine. Sold for $11,794.
Gold Medal From the 1912 Summer Olympics, Held in Stockholm, Sweden
Gold medal from the V Olympiad, won at the Olympic games in Stockholm, Sweden in 1912. Obverse of medal bears a relief of two female figures, placing a crown atop an athlete; the reverse is a relief of a herald proclaiming “Ling”, the founder of the Swedish gym system, with “Olympiska / Spelen / Stockholm 1912” written around edge. Medal measures 33 mm in diameter. Weighs 18.4 g or 0.65 oz. Near fine. Sold for $9,975.
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Gold Olympic Medal From the 1906 Summer Olympics, Held in Athens, Greece
Gold medal from the 1906 Olympic games, held in Athens, Greece. The 1906 Games were enormously successful, featuring the introduction of several characteristics of the modern games including the opening and closing ceremonies. Gold plated medal bears design of Zeus’ face along with his hand holding a globe and winged victory image, with caption reading “Olympia”. Depiction of the acropolis and “1906 Olympic Games” in Greek to verso. Housed in red leather case with green felt backing. Measures 2″ in diameter and weighs 57 grams or 2 oz. Slight wear to case. Medal is in near fine condition. Sold for $9,500.
Bronze Olympic Medal From the 1920 Summer Olympics, Held in Antwerp, Belgium
Bronze medal from the VII Olympiad, won at the games in Antwerp, Belgium in 1920. Medal bears Josue Dupon’s design of an Olympic athlete, inscribed “VII Olympiade” on obverse and “Anvers MCMXX” on reverse. Housed in original red box, with “3rd Prix / VII Olympiade / Anvers 1920″ written in gold lettering. Medal measures 2.5″ in diameter and weighs 83 grams or just over 3 ounces. Box measures 3.25″ x 3.25”. Some wear to the box; very good condition. Medal is near fine. Sold for $6,000.
Bronze Medal From the 1936 Summer Olympics, Held in Berlin, Germany — Won by American Ernest Riedel
Bronze medal from the XI Olympiad, won at the 1936 Berlin Olympic games by American sprint canoeist Ernest Riedel, and accompanied by four other medals given to Riedel as provenance. Olympic medal was won in the K-1 10,000 meter event, and bears relief of the goddess Victory to obverse, as she holds a winner’s crown in her right hand and a palm leaf in her left, accompanied by the inscription, ”XI / Olympiade / Berlin 1936”. Verso bears relief of an Olympian carried through a crowd, with the Olympic stadium in the background. With manufacturer’s mark of ”B.H. Mayer Pforzheim” on rim. Medal measures 55 mm and weighs 2.7 oz. Light wear, else near fine. Lot also includes four other medals won by Riedel: his 1936 Berlin Olympics participation medal, 1948 London Olympics participation medal, A.A.U. Olympic Development Program medal with ribbon, and a medal with Riedel’s name engraved commemorating his achievement as a 1936 Olympian. Sold for $5,000.
1960 Olympics Torch Used in the Summer Games — With Original Holding Box
Olympic relay torch used in the 1960 Summer Olympics. The Torch Relay tradition began in 1928, and transports a spark from the parent flame in Olympia, Greece to the host city in time for the opening ceremonies, in this case Rome. Designed by Pier Luigi Nervi and Amedeo Maiuri, the torch is based on a classical model and is meant to resemble torches depicted on ancient monuments. Made of aluminum and then bronze plated, the torch bears the Olympic rings and is labeled “GIOCHI DELLA XVII OLIMPIADE”. Comes housed inside original decorative box. Torch measures 15.75″ and weighs 1 lb. 3 oz., or 550 g (without flame). Some fading of bronze plating and minor nicks from use, otherwise near fine condition. Sold for $4,933.
Olympic Torch From the 1984 Los Angeles Summer Games — Inscribed With Olympic Motto
Olympic Torch from the 1984 Los Angeles summer games, inscribed with the Olympic motto: ”Citius, Altius, Fortius” (Faster, Deeper, More). These games are best remembered for Carl Lewis winning four gold medals and Mary Lou Retton becoming an American sensation by capturing the gymnastics all-around competition. Torch is constructed of spun aluminum with an antique brass finish and light grey leather handle. Wrapped around the top bowl along with three brass bands, is an image of the Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum, where track and field events were held. The center band reads: ”Games of the XXXIIIrd Olympiad / Los Angeles 1984”. Metal which caps the end of the handle bears an LAOOC 1983 copyright stamp and is also marked ”Turner Ind., Inc. / Irwindale, CA.” Torch burns wind-resistant propane lasting up to 50 minutes. Measures 22” and weighs two pounds, four ounces. From the Ken Kragen Collection. Light dings to upper portion and light wear to leather, else fine. Sold for $3,049.
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