OLYMPIC GAMES MEMORABILIA 1896-2002

Auction 39
Auction closes on Saturday, August 24, 2002


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LOS ANGELES, 23rd OLYMPIC GAMES, 1984

581. Official Torch. Brass-finished aluminum with tan leather handle. Bowl portrays Olympic rings, motto and L.A. Memorial Coliseum Stadium. Flame lit in Olympia, Greece on May 7, 1984, and it arrived in New York the following day. It took 82 days to carry the flame through 33 states, 9,375 miles, to Los Angeles. EF, in original leather pouch. ($2,500)

582. Participation Medal. Bronze, 60mm, by D. Sterner. Olympic torch head within legend. Rev. Los Angeles Olympic emblem over Olympic rings and laurel branches. In presentation case. EF. ($325)

583. Salvador Dali Olympic Gold Medallion. Gold, 30mm, "900", 17.5 grams. Hand waving to athlete. Rev. USOC logo. Unc., cased. ($225)

584. Salvador Dali Diving Medal. Goldplated silver, 46mm, by S. Dali. Diver over swimming pool. Rev. USOC logo and legend. EF, lt. wear on highpoints. ($100)

585. Group of Four Medals. Participation Medal, VF-EF, a few spots and a small scr. Torchbearer Medal, by A. Shagin. Statue of Liberty. Rev. Torchbearer. EF. And 2 Sarajevo-Los Angeles Friendship Medals, 64mm and 30mm, VF-EF. (4 pcs.) ($270)

586. Official Baseball of the 1984 Los Angeles Olympic Games Autographed by Silver Medal Winning American Team. Fourteen autographs incl. Mark McGwire (most homeruns for a rookie, 70 homeruns 1998), Chris Gwenn (All Star and NL Batting Champion 86 and 87), Will Clark (All Stars), B.J. Surhoff (Kansas City Royals), and Rod Dadeau (coach, Hall of Fame). Lt. browning. In clear acrylic ball cube. ($750)

587. Commemorative City View with Cauldron Porcelain Plate. Blue and white porcelain, 18.3cm (7.2"), by Bing & Groendahl. Large Olympic flame before Los Angeles skyline. EF. Rare. Key plate of the series. ($250)

588. Stars in Motion - Official Logo Color Porcelain Plate. 23.8cm (9.4"), made by Papel, designed by R.M. Runyan. EF. ($75)

c589. Set of Eight Sam the Eagle Mascots Playing Olympic Sports. Multicolor rubber, about 6cm (2.4") tall. Boxing, tennis, gymnastics, swimming, running, etc. EF. (8 pcs.) ($80)

590. Set of 23 Explanatory Brochures (Rules and Regulations and Program). 10.7x21.6cm (4.2"x8.5") each, in English and French languages. All EF, in black linen slipcase (cracks). ($175)