Sell or Auction Your Oslo 1952 Winter Olympics Relay Torch for up to Nearly $80,000 or More at Nate D. Sanders Auctions
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Sell Your Oslo 1952 Winter Olympics Relay Torch
The 1952 Winter Olympics torch relay was the first time that a flame was transported as part of the build-up to the Winter Olympics. While similar to the inaugural Summer Olympics torch relay of 1936 the Olympic Flame did not start in Olympia, instead the relay began in Morgedal, Norway, the birthplace of competitive skiing. Indeed, the Norwegian Olympic Committee were keen to stress that this was not the traditional transfer of the Olympic flame but a separate event that symbolised the use of torches while skiing in the dark. It was not until the 1964 Winter Olympics that the relay could be said to transport a true Olympic flame originating from Olympia.
Below is a recent realized price for an Oslo 1952 Winter Olympics Relay Torch. We at Nate D. Sanders Auctions can obtain up to this amount or more for you:
Oslo 1952 Winter Olympics Relay Torch. Sold for nearly $80,000.
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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.
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.
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 2014 Olympic Games Held in Sochi, Russia
Olympic torch from the 2014 Olympic Torch Relay. The Torch Relay tradition was begun in 1928, where a spark from the parent flame in Olympia, Greece ignites the torch that begins the Relay, ending in the host city in time for the opening ceremonies, in this case Sochi on 7 February 2014. Silver and red torch features ”Sochi.ru” Olympic logo to top with lamp component to top. Housed in official tan carrying bag with red strap. Measures 37” long and 5.5” across the handle. Black discoloration to top from use. Near fine condition. Sold for $3,438.
Olympic Torch From the 1984 Los Angeles Summer Games — Inscribed With Olympic Motto
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Olympic relay torch used in the 1992 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 Barcelona. Designed by Andre Ricard, metal torch bears the Barcelona logo with the Olympic rings and reads, “XXV OLIMPIADA BARCELONA 1992”. Measures 26″ and weighs 2 lbs. 3 oz. Plastic above handle is slightly detached and padded handle has wear from use, overall very good condition. Sold for $2,692.
1984 Los Angeles Summer Olympics Relay Torch — Exciting Memento of the Historic Games
Olympic torch carried in the relay leading to flame lighting for the 1984 Summer Olympics in Los Angeles. In the United States, the relay began on 8 May 1984 at the United Nations Plaza in New York continuing across the country with more than 3,600 runners carrying the torch 9,300 miles to Los Angeles. This torch was carried by a runner near Santa Barbara, California. 1960 Decathlon Gold Medal Winner Rafer Johnson was the final runner, who lit the flame at the L.A. Coliseum on July 28. The design of the torch changes for each Olympic Games; this torch, made of aluminum with a brass finish, measuring 22″ x 4.75″, weighs 2.25 pounds. The leather covered handle is encircled with three brass bands. The center band reads: “Games of the XXXIIIrd Olympiad / Los Angeles 1984.” The top of the torch features the words “Citius / Altius / Fortius” (faster, higher, stronger) and a drawing of the Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum. The torch, in a zippered pouch, shows minor wear. Overall in near fine condition. Sold for $2,527.
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.
Bronze winner’s medal and badge from the XVI Olympiad, won by a member of the Bulgarian football team in Melbourne, Australia in 1956. The Bulgarian football team defeated India 3-0 in the Bronze medal game on 7 December 1956. Medal bears a 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, ”XVIth / Olympiad / Melbourne 1956”. Reverse contains a relief of an Olympian carried through a crowd, the Olympic stadium in the background. Lot also includes the Olympic badge, attached to a purple ribbon with ”Football” printed in gold lettering. Medal measures 51 mm in diameter and weighs 63 grams. Slight fading to lettering on badge, otherwise near fine. Sold for $12,500.
Silver Olympic Medal From the 1920 Summer Olympics, Held in Antwerp, Belgium
One of only 400 silver medals 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. Measures 2.5” in diameter and weighs 88 grams or just over 3 ounces. Near fine condition. Sold for $12,500.
Bronze Medal From the 1948 Summer Olympics, Held in London, England
Bronze medal from the XIV Olympiad, won at the Olympic games in London, England in 1948. Medal’s obverse bears a relief of the goddess Victory as she holds a winner’s crown in her right hand and a palm leaf in her left, accompanied by the inscription, ”XIVth / Olympiad / London 1948”. Reverse bears a relief of an Olympian carried through a crowd, the Olympic stadium in the background. Measures 2” in diameter. Very good with some tarnishing. Sold for $12,500.
Bronze medal from the XV Olympiad, won at the Olympic games in Helsinki, Finland in 1952. Medal was won by a member of the Finnish men’s gymnastics team, who were awarded the bronze medal in the team competition that year. Medal’s obverse bears a relief of the goddess Victory as she holds a winner’s crown in her right hand and a palm leaf in her left, accompanied by the inscription, ”XV / Olympiad / Helsinki / 1952”. Reverse contains a relief of an Olympian carried through a crowd, the Olympic stadium in the background. Measures 2” in diameter. Very good to near fine. Sold for $12,500.
Bronze Medal From the 1912 Summer Olympics, Held in Stockholm, Sweden
Bronze 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. Housed in original green box, with ”III Pris” and the Olympic logo stamped in gold to lid. Medal measures 1.4” in diameter. Near fine. Sold for $12,500.
Silver Medal From the 1920 Summer Olympics, Held in Antwerp, Belgium
One of only 400 silver medals 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 ”2nd Prix / VII Olympiade / Anvers 1920” written in gold lettering. Measures 2.5” in diameter and weighs 89 grams or just over 3 ounces. Near fine. Sold for $12,500.
Silver Medal From the 1956 Summer Olympics, Held in Melbourne, Australia
Silver medal from the XVI Olympiad, won at the Olympic games in Melbourne, Australia in 1956. Medal bears a relief of the goddess Vctory to obverse, as she holds a winner’s crown in her right hand and a palm leaf in her left, accompanied by the inscription, ”XVIth / Olympiad / Melbourne 1956”. Reverse contains a relief of an Olympian carried through a crowd, the Olympic stadium in the background. Accompanied by the original white case. Medal measures 2” in diameter; case measures 2.9” x 0.75” x 2.9”. Slight tarnishing. Very good. Sold for $12,500.
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.
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 1928 Summer Olympics, Held in Amsterdam, Netherlands
Bronze medal from the IX Olympiad, won at the games in Amsterdam, Netherlands in 1928. Medal bears relief of the traditional goddess of victory, as she holds a palm in her left hand and a winner’s crown in her right, with an Olympic champion carried in triumph by the crowd. This was the first Olympics bearing this medal design by Giuseppe Cassioli, which remained until the 1972 games. Measures 2″ or 55 mm in diameter and weighs 77 grams or 2.75 oz. Near fine condition. Sold for $6,500.
FREE VALUATION. To buy, auction, sell or consign your Oslo 1952 Winter Olympics Relay Torch that is for sale, please email your description and photos to [email protected] of Nate D. Sanders Auctions (http://www.NateDSanders.com).