OLYMPIC GAMES MEMORABILIA 1896-2002

Auction 38
Auction closes on April 27, 2002


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CORTINA D'AMPEZZO,
7TH OLYMPIC WINTER GAMES, 1956

301. Olympic Gold Medal Winner's Award Vase. Cast bronze, 14.5cm (5.7") tall, 14cm (5.5") wide. Vase with 2 handles, standing on 3 legs, Ancient Greek tripod form, "CORTINA 1956" legend with Olympic rings on side. With carrying handle. Official report p. 266. To our knowledge, this is the last time a trophy was presented to winners in addition to their medals. EF. ($2,000)

302. Silver Participation Medal. Silver, 45mm, by C. Affer. Female head facing, crowned by Olympic rings, flame in lower r. Rev. Snowflake superimposed on Mount Pomagagnon. This medal was presented to high dignitaries. EF. Rare. ($2,500)

303. Participation Medal. As preceding medal but bronze, presented to athletes. EF, usual uneven toning obv. ($800)

304. Austrian Team Pin. Multicolor, 22x32mm. Sm. chips, VF. ($150)

305. Official Badge. Goldplated, multicolor, 33mm, made by Labor, Milano. Italian NOC logo over mountains. EF. ($175)

306. Commemorative Brass Ashtray. 10.6cm (4.2"). Color enameled logo in center, pearled border. Sm. spots, o.w. EF. ($75)

307. Figure Skating Costume Dress of a German Bronze Medal Winner in Cortina 1956. Red and silver, with red tulle on collar (a few sm. tears) and skirt. Bright colors, and overall in good condition. ($750)

308. Colorful Large Foldout Map. 67x48cm (26.4"18.9"), published by the Interregional Olympic Winter Games Publicity Office, in French language. Program and venues on back. Abt. EF. ($75)

309. Official Report. Text in Italian and English. 779pp., illus. in b&w and color. Section on badges, diplomas, medals, tickets, etc., all shown in color. Linen. EF. ($795)