OLYMPIC GAMES MEMORABILIA 1896-2002

Auction 39
Auction closes on Saturday, August 24, 2002


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PARIS, 2nd OLYMPIC GAMES, 1900

The 1900 Paris Olympic Games were held in conjunction with the World's Exposition. They played only a minor role. There were athletes who didn't know that the events they participated in were Olympic Games events. Few items relate directly to the Games. For this reason, we are also offering items commemorating the World's Exposition.

c133. Gold First Place Winner's Plaque Awarded for Firemen and Fire-Engine Competition. Goldplated silver, 41x59mm, by Vernon. Winged goddess scattering laurel branches over Paris exposition grounds. Rev. Victorious athlete on podium, Acropolis in background, "CONCOURS DE SAPEURS-POMPIERS" on panel. 15 countries competed incl. the United States which sent Kansas City's famous hook and ladder Company Nr. 1. They received a Grand Prize for their superior performance but were excluded from further competitions. Lt. wear on high points, VF-EF. ($1,750)

134. Shooting Winner's Plaque. Silvered AE, 42x59mm, by Vernon. Winged goddess scattering laurel branches over Paris exposition grounds. Rev. Victorious athlete standing on podium inscribed "CONCOURS DE TIR/VII CONCOURS/ NATIONAL". EF, uneven toning. ($650)

135. Olympic Games Award Plaque. Silvered AE, 42x59mm, by Vernon. Winged goddess scattering laurel branches over Paris exposition grounds. Rev. Victorious athlete standing on podium, inscribed "Exercises Physiques et Sports". Toned EF. ($675)

136. Paris 1900 World's Fair Silver Award Medal. Silvered AE, 63mm, by Chaplain. Head of Republic r. Rev. Winged female carrying man with torch. Abt. EF. ($300)

137. Judge's Plaque. Silvered AE, 36x50mm, by Roty. Rose and laurel branches over Paris exposition grounds. Rev. Young winged boy (New Century) taking torch from sleeping woman. EF, in original red case (scuffed, tape removed in 3 places) ($150)

138. Judge's Plaque. As preceding plaque, toned EF, no case. ($125)

139. (Bound Magazine) La Vie au Grand Air. Revue Sportive, Theâtrale et Mondaine. January 1 to December 31, 1900. 882 pages illus., bound in 2 volumes, 28.7x34.2cm (11.3"x13.5"), in French. Includes "Sports at the Exhibition" - profusely illustrated articles on all Olympic Games events which were held from May to October 1900 as part of the World Exposition. Red leather and boards, ltly. scuffed, contents VF-EF. ($1,250)

140. (Magazine) Harper's Weekly. New York, May 12, 1900. 23pp. illus., 28x40.2cm (11"x15.8"). Includes an illustrated 2-page article by E. Insley, First Impressions of the Paris Exposition, and another by P. Hurditch, Sport at the Paris Exposition, with photo of Meyer Prinstein. Features the American team at the Paris Olympic Games, by university. VF+. ($100)