OLYMPIC GAMES MEMORABILIA 1896-2002

Auction 39
Auction closes on Saturday, August 24, 2002


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ATLANTA, 26th OLYMPIC GAMES, 1996

634. The 1996 International Centennial Olympic Relay Torch. Silvered aluminum and wood, 55cm (21.7"). Names of all 23 Olympic cities from 1896 to 1996 inscribed on torch. The Hellenic Olympic Committee celebrated the 100th Anniversary of the 1896 Olympic Games in the Panathenean Stadium in Athens on April 6, 1996. Part of this celebration was the re-enactment of the 1896 Games. Olympic medallists and representatives of all cities who had hosted the Olympic Games since 1896 took part in the torch run within the stadium. Afterwards, they took the torches back to their Olympic cities for a ceremony. Unused. EF, small bump. ($1,500)

635. Official Torch. Aluminum and Georgia pecan wood, 80cm (31.5") length, designed by Peter Mastrogiannis. 22 reeds represent the cities where Olympic games were held since 1896. Gathered by 2 goldplated brass bands, the top band displays the Atlanta torch logo and the quilt of leaves design, the bottom band lists all Olympic cities since 1896. The wooden pecan handle represents the connection of the flame between heaven and earth. The flame was lit in Olympia. It reached Los Angeles on April 27 and ended 84 days later in Atlanta carried by 10,000 relay runners, horses, bicycles, trains, ships, and hydroplanes. EF. ($1,500)

636. Small Size Rome 1960 Silver Torch Presented by CONI (Italian NOC) to Italian Gold Medal Winners in Atlanta 1996. Cast silver, hallmarked "800", 27.5cm (10.8"), by Paolillo Co., Rome. Nr. 56 of 100 made for CONI and sponsor Assitalia. EF. With brochure, in large wooden presentation case, velvet lined, with plaque. ($1,500)

637. Participation Medal. Bronze, 60mm. Official torch logo. Rev. Quilt of leaves. Unc, cased. ($175)

638. Complete Set of 32 American Team Pins. In wooden case, under glass. Each athlete and some officials received a set from the U.S.O.C. They were never available to the public. New. ($375)

c639. Very Rare Greek Ancient Sports Amphora. Presented to President Samaranch and other High Dignitaries at the Dedication of the Atlanta Olympic Stadium on May 18, 1996. Multicolor, handpainted ceramic in the ancient Greek style, 48.3cm (19") high, made in Athens. One of 20 vases. EF. ($6,000)

c640. Complete Gold Medal Winning Dream Team III Autographed Basketball. Signed in black ink by Charles Barkley, Reggie Miller, Shack O'Neil, Scotty Pippin, etc. on Spalding's "USA Basketball". EF. ($2,500)

c641. Official Set of Eight Relay Batons. Each 29.5cm (11.6") long, made by Porta Pit. All are colored differently, lane numbered 1 to 8, and they feature the Centennial Games logo. These batons were used in the 4x100M and 4x400M relays. Unused. EF, boxed. (8 pcs.) ($1,150)

642. Mascot Izzy Backpack. 53cm (20.9") tall. New ($75)

643. Official Report. Atlanta 1996. Text in English. 3 vols., blue, green and purple linen gilt. In slipcase. New. (3 vols.) ($600)