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Berlin, 1936, silvered mesh purse (top opens up) inscribed with Olympic rings, given as a gift to wives of VIP's, (55.2 grams). Very fine and unusual.
Estimate $400
SOLD $0
Berlin, 1936, enamelled commemorative badge, 42mms, (24.7 grams), by W.A. and Co. Munchen. Extremely fine and colourful.
Estimate $400
SOLD $0
Berlin, 1936 Games and Winter Games, vol. 1 and II, blue cloth books published by the cigarette company of Altona - Bahrenfeld. Complete with all photos. Very fine. (2 Volumes)
Estimate $200
SOLD $0
Berlin 1936, the Czechoslovakia Team pin, (10.5 grams). Extremely fine.
Estimate $180
SOLD $0
Berlin 1936, visitor's badge in gilt and enamel (30mm x 33mm) Brandenburg Gate over Olympic rings. Enamel chipped, very fine.
Estimate $100
SOLD $0
London 1948, pattern in aluminium of Winner's medal, 51mm (22.2 grams). Support drill holes at top and bottom of rim, otherwise extremely fine.
Estimate $500
SOLD $0
London 1948, Poland's team badge, 20x15mm, (4.2 grams). Fine, rare.
Estimate $150
SOLD $0
Helsinki 1952, Participation Medal, bronze 54mm by K. Rasanen, obv. stylised Athletics heads superimposed over Olympic stadium, rev. male and female athletes to left holding torches over rings. Good extremely fine, boxed.
Estimate $360
SOLD $0
Helsinki 1952, Participation Medal, bronze 54mm by K. Rasanen, obv. stylised Athletics heads superimposed over Olympic stadium, rev. male and female athletes to left holding torches over rings. Extremely fine.
Estimate $330
SOLD $0
Cortina D'Ampezzo 1956 Winter Olympics, Participation Medal, bronze 45mm by C. Affer, obv. head of Victory crowned with Olympic rings, rev. Olympic motto surrounding Cortina emblem, knowflake over Mt. Pomagagnon. Nearly uncirculated.
Estimate $1,500
SOLD $1,000
Melbourne 1956, Olympic Torch used in the Olympic torch relay run from Cairns to the Melbourne Cricket Ground. Lettering around base of flame protector reads, XVI Olympiad - 1956; Olympia - Melbourne, Olympic rings voided around wind protector (overall height 47.5cms). Extremely fine withrim edge knocks. ners during trial run. Good very fine and rare.
Estimate $8,000
SOLD $7,500
Melbourne, 1956, official car number plate, number 298. Repainted, extremely fine and very rare.
Estimate $1,500
SOLD $1,100
Melbourne 1956, Guests of Honour/High Official's badge in gilt with white enamelled border, enamelled rings, torch and Australia (51mm x 30mm) by K.G.Luke, Melbourne, numbered 109 on reverse, without ribbon. Some corrosion on reverse, otherwise very fine.
Estimate $500
SOLD $0
Melbourne 1956, competitor's badge in oxidised silver with maroon enamelled border, enamelled rings, torch and Australia (51mm x 30mm) by K.G.Luke, Melbourne, without ribbon. Good very fine.
Estimate $200
SOLD $200
Melbourne 1956, team official's badge in oxidised silver with blue enamelled border, enamelled rings, torch and Australia (51mm x 30mm ) by K.G.Luke, Melbourne, numbered 2970 on reverse, with ribbon. Badge missing brooch pin, ribbon stained, torn and legend fully faded, otherwise very fine.
Estimate $200
SOLD $200
Melbourne 1956. press badge in bronze with green enamelled border, enamelled rings, torch and Australia (51mm x 30mm) by K.G.Luke, Melbourne, numbered 9725 on reverse, with ribbon. Legend partially faded on ribbon, otherwise good very fine.
Estimate $200
SOLD $260
Melbourne 1956, tin badges (33mm) (6) with athletes Dawn Fraser, Murray Rose, John Landy, Lionel Cox, Merv Lincoln, Hector Hogan; XVIth Olympiad Melbourne 1956 belt buckles (45mm x 31mm) by Aros, one in silver, one in gilt. Very fine - extremely fine. (8)
Estimate $180
SOLD $0
Melbourne 1956, badge in white metal, kookaburra and kangaroo, Australia, painted Olympic rings and 1956 in a boomerang below. very fine. (2)
Estimate $150
SOLD $120
Melbourne 1956, badge in white metal, emu and kangaroo, painted Australia and Olympic rings, 1956 below. another badge in guilt with painted rings, 1956 in a boomerang below. Pin damaged on first badge, light corrosion on second, otherwise very fine. (2)
Estimate $150
SOLD $0
Melbourne 1956, badge in white metal, kangaroo and emu, painted Australia and Olympic rings, Melbourne 1956 below. very fine (2)
Estimate $150
SOLD $120
Melbourn 1956, badge in white metal, kookaburra and kangaroo, painted Australia and Olympic rings, Melbourne 1956 below; another badge in guilt with painted rings, Melbourne 1956 below. very fine. (2)
Estimate $150
SOLD $130
Melbourne 1956, badge, map of Australia at top with kookabura and kangaroo on either side, coloured five rings below and 'MELBOURNE 1956' on base. A very nice example. Extremely fine.
Estimate $140
SOLD $120
Melbourne 1956, Duke of edinburgh's Visit, Australia 1956, enamelled press badge (39mm triangular) by stokes. Enamel chipped, otherwise very fine.
Estimate $120
SOLD $120
Melbourne 1956, commemorative medal in bronze (63mm) by Andor Meszaros for K.G.Luke, Melbourne. Extremely fine.
Estimate $100
SOLD $210
Melbourne, 1956, car badge, chrome plated with coloured Olympic rings, by H.R.Hobson Pty Ltd Melbourne. Very good.
Estimate $50
SOLD $40
Melbourne 1956, china plate with view of Melbourne skyline and Olympic rings (162mm), another., with map of Australia, Olympic flame and rings (196mm); thermos flask (ht 240mm) with XVIth Olympiad Melbourne 1956 decal on front. Very fine. (3)
Estimate $100
SOLD $120
Melbourne 1956, metal car badge, by Streamlux, the 'Officially Aproved Emblem'. Very fine, scarce.
Estimate $80
SOLD $0
Melbourne 1956, Cadbury's chocolate tin with view of Melbourne, Coat of Arms and Olympic rings on lid (172 x 142 x 50mm). Fine.
Estimate $70
SOLD $0
Melbourne 1956, a plaque by Lega with coloured Olympic rings and Melbourne arms on wooden base, 177x130x22 mm. Extremely fine.
Estimate $60
SOLD $30
Melbourne and Cortina 1956, Polish Olympic Committe, medal in guilt bronze (80mm). With small dent on obverse, otherwise good extreamly fine.
Estimate $200
SOLD $0