RR Auction: Olympics Auction

Ancient Greek coin circa 325–250 BC, 22mm, 10g, from the city of Selge, Pisidia, with one side featuring two wrestlers grappling and the other showing

American athlete and author (1868–1957) who became the first modern Olympic champion when he won the triple jump event at the 1896 Games. Signed book:

Participation medal issued for the Athens 1896 Summer Olympics. Bronze, 50 mm, 58 gm, by W. Pittner, Austria. The front features a seated Nike holding

Winner’s medal issued for the Paris 1900 Summer Olympics. Silvered bronze, 42 mm x 60 mm, 57 gm, by Frederic Vernon, Paris. The front, inscribed “Repu

Winner’s medal issued for the Paris 1900 Summer Olympics. Silver, 40 mm x 58 mm, 55 gm, by Frederic Vernon, Paris. The front, inscribed “Republique Fr

Scarce winner’s medal issued for the Paris 1900 Summer Olympics. Silver, 40 mm x 58 mm, 55 gm, by Frederic Vernon, Paris. The front, inscribed “Republ

Winner’s medal issued for the Paris 1900 Summer Olympics. Silvered bronze, 40 mm x 58 mm, 57 gm, by Frederic Vernon, Paris. The front, inscribed “Repu

Desirable pair of 1900 Paris Summer Olympics winner’s medals for shooting: a typical silvered bronze rectangular medal, 42 mm x 60 mm, 57 gm, identify

Participation medal issued for the 1906 Athens Olympics. Gilt bronze, 50 mm, 58 gm, by Nikephoros Lytras. The front shows a seated Nike holding a laur

Participation medal issued for the 1906 Athens Olympics. Gilt bronze, 50 mm, 58 gm, by Nikephoros Lytras. The front shows a seated Nike holding a laur

Rare winner’s medal issued for the London 1908 Summer Olympics. Gold, 33.5 mm, 25 gm, designed by Bertram Mackennel, Birmingham; manufactured by Vaugh

Participation medal issued for the London 1908 Summer Olympics. Gilt silver, 51 mm, 61 gm, by Bertram Mackennal. The front depicts a quadriga with cha

Participation medal issued for the London 1908 Summer Olympics. Pewter, 51 mm, 47 gm, by Bertram Mackennal. The front depicts a quadriga with chariote

Quality original 1908 Swedish swim club badge presented to a swimmer that participated in the 1908 Summer Olympics in London, England. Badge measures

Winner’s medal issued for the Stockholm 1912 Summer Olympics. Silver, 16.5 gm, 38 mm, by Bertram Mackennal and Erik Lindberg. The front depicts a vict

Winner’s medal issued for the Stockholm 1912 Summer Olympics. Gilt silver, 33 mm, 18 gm, by Erik Lindberg and Bertram Mackennal. The front depicts a v

Impressive participation medal issued for the Stockholm 1912 Summer Olympics. Pewter, 51 mm, 45 gm, by Bertram Mackennal/Erik Lindberg. The front feat

Scarce King Gustaf V of Sweden medal struck in commemoration of the 1912 Stockholm Summer Olympics. Silver, 38 mm x 44 mm, 24 gm (with ribbon), by Ado

Two scarce original porcelain commemorative cups for the 1912 ‘Jim Thorpe’ Summer Olympics held in Stockholm, Sweden, both standing 3.5? high with 2.7

Uncommon original porcelain lidded bowl from the 1912 ‘Jim Thorpe’ Summer Olympics held in Stockholm, Sweden. Bowl with lid measures 4? in diameter,

Original commemorative glass jar with silver cover from the ‘Jim Thorpe’ 1912 Summer Olympics held in Stockholm, Sweden, over 100 years ago. Attractiv

Letter opener from the 1912 ‘Jim Thorpe’ Summer Olympics in Stockholm. Metal opener measures 6.75? long, with the handle having a raised relief of a G

Official daily program of the Stockholm Summer Olympics for July 12, 1912, measures 5.75 x 8.75, sixty-four pages, with the front cover showing the fr

Desirable winner’s medal issued for the Antwerp 1920 Summer Olympics. Silver, 57 mm, 85 gm, by Josue Dupon. The front shows a victorious athlete holdi

Two Amateur Athletic Union medals awarded to runner R. Earl Johnson. First is a gold medal presented to Johnson in 1921 for winning the five-mile run,

Beautiful color 42 x 31 poster designed by Auguste Matisse for the 1924 Chamonix Winter Olympics, the first ever held. The poster depicts an eagle soa

Winner’s medal issued for the Paris 1924 Summer Olympics. Silver, 55 mm, 76 gm, by Andre Rivaud, Paris. The front depicts a triumphant athlete extendi

Participation medal issued for the Paris 1924 Summer Olympics. Bronze, 55 mm, 72 gm, by Raoul Benard. The front features a stunning raised depiction o

Winner’s medal issued for the St. Moritz 1928 Winter Olympics. Bronze, 50 mm, 61 gm, by Arnold Hunerwadel. The appealing front depicts a figure skater

Participation medal issued for the St. Moritz 1928 Winter Olympics. Bronze, 37 mm, 22 gm, by Milo Martin. The front depicts the goddess Victory holdin

Participation medal issued for the Amsterdam 1928 Summer Olympics. Bronze, 55 mm, 62 gm, by J. C. Wienecke. The front features nude male and female at

Colorful hand-painted 11.5? ceramic plate featuring a design in which the continents, Europe, America, Asia, Africa, and Australia, are shown as the O

Two items: a quality lavender glass measuring 4.75? tall and 3.75? diameter at the top, elaborately engraved on one side, “Olympische Spelene Amsterda

Uncommon participation medal issued for the 1932 Lake Placid Winter Olympics. Bronze, 60 mm x 48 mm, 83 gm. The front depicts the winged figure of Fam

Exceedingly rare official variant poster of the 1932 Winter Olympics, 24.75 x 40.25, featuring a four-man bobsled team as the central artwork, with an

Gorgeous participant’s diploma from the Los Angeles 1932 Summer Olympics featuring an ornate classical Greek design, 20 x 16, awarded to Gaius Shaver

Desirable official collection of a complete run of programs for the 1932 Los Angeles Summer Olympics bound into a single hardcover volume, 8 x 10.75,

Large and impressive linen banner for the 1932 Los Angeles Summer Olympics, 33 x 65, painted with the colorful logo in the center and black text below

Navy blue felt pennant for the 1932 Los Angeles Summer Olympics, measuring 27? long, featuring the Olympic rings in color on the left side and elabora

Unique archive of material related to the Los Angeles 1932 Summer Olympics. Highlighted by an assortment of seventeen candid glossy photos, 2 x 3.25 a

Silver cigarette box belonging to Sigfrid Edstrom, the fourth president of the International Olympic Committee. The box measures 5.5 x 4 x 1.25, and b

Participation medal issued for the Garmisch 1936 Winter Olympics. Bronze, 60 mm, 71 gm, by Kunststickerei M. Jorres. The front, inscribed, “Olympische

Sought-after official participation diploma from the Garmisch 1936 Winter Olympics, 13.75 x 19.25, issued to Walter Schneider for (translated) “comrad

Rare color 24 x 39 English variant of the official poster designed by Ludwig Hohlwein for the 1936 Garmisch Winter Olympics. The poster portrays a ski

Participation medal issued for the Berlin 1936 Summer Olympics. Brown bronze, 70 mm, 114 gm, by Otto Placzek. The front depicts five athletes, represe

Handsome clear glass paperweight, measuring 5.5 x 4 x 1.25, etched with an image of Greek columns with the Olympic rings above, and text, “Berlin 1936

Official 1936 Berlin Olympics torch, comprised of steel, measuring 10.5? in length and 6? at its widest point, manufactured by Krupp. Engraved on the

Participation medal issued for the Berlin 1936 Summer Olympics. Bistre brown bronze, 70 mm, 114 gm, by Otto Placzek. The front depicts five athletes,

Rare color 24 x 39 English variant of the official poster designed by Franz Wurbel for the 1936 Berlin Summer Olympics. The poster portrays a golden c

Two items: an original ivory-colored hair comb with silver-plated handle from the 1936 Summer Olympics held in Berlin, Germany, measuring 4.5? long, i

Vintage fountain pen signatures of Jesse Owens and fellow members of America’s track and field team Jack Torrance, John Woodruff, Glenn Morris, Forres

Early pencil signature, “Jesse Owens, U.S.A.,” on the reverse of a 3.5 x 6 official 1936 Olympics identification card for a woman on the Olympic Commi

Felt tip signature and inscription, “To Dick, My best to you always—Jesse Owens, 36 Olympics,” on an off-white 4 x 4 sheet stapled to the front cover

Outstanding early vintage matte-finish 10 x 13 formal portrait, signed in the upper left in fountain pen, “Sincerely, Jesse Owens,” and inscribed by O

Sought-after official 1948 London Olympics torch, comprised of aluminum alloy, measuring 16? in length and 5.75? at its widest point, designed by Ralp

Beautiful participation medal issued for the London 1948 Summer Olympics. Bronze, 51 mm, 61 gm, by Bertram Mackennal/John Pinches. The front features

Small sterling silver goblet, measuring 4.25? tall and 2.5 in diameter, featuring enameled color Olympic rings on the front, engraved below, “XIV Olym

Handsome official United States opening ceremony parade jacket from the 1948 London Summer Olympics, featuring an American Olympic team crest on the l

Historically significant official 1952 Oslo Winter Olympics torch, constructed of a silver–colored brass and steel alloy, measuring 9? in length and 1

Participation medal issued for the 1952 Oslo Winter Olympics. Copper, 56 mm, 64 gm. The front features the Oslo Games logo encircled by raised text, “

Winner’s medal issued for the Helsinki 1952 Summer Olympics. Bronze, 51 mm, 59 gm, by Giuseppe Cassioli. The front, inscribed, “XV Olympia, Helsinki,

Official 1956 Cortina Winter Olympics torch, constructed of silvered metal, measuring 16.25? in length and 5.5? at its widest point, designed by Ralph

Winner’s medal issued for the Cortina 1956 Winter Olympics. Silver, 60 mm, 117 gm, by Constantino After, Milan. The front, inscribed, “VII Giochi Olim

Participation medal issued for the 1956 Cortina Winter Olympics. Gilt silver, 40 mm, 41 gm, by Constantino Affer. The front features the head of Victo

Participation medal issued for the 1956 Cortina Winter Olympics. Silver, 40 mm, 41 gm, by Constantino Affer. The front features the head of Victory cr

Participation medal issued for the 1956 Cortina Winter Olympics. Bronze, 40 mm, 34 gm, by Constantino Affer. The front features the head of Victory cr

Participation medal issued for the equestrian events held in Stockholm for the Melbourne 1956 Summer Olympics. Bronze, 38 mm x 50 mm, 39 gm, by John S

Participation medal issued for the Squaw Valley 1960 Winter Olympics. Bronze, 50 mm, 77 gm, by Herff Jones, Indiana. The front features the Squaw Vall

Winner’s medal issued by the International Ice Hockey Federation for the Squaw Valley 1960 Winter Olympics Ice Hockey World Championship. Gilt bronze,

Attractive official color 24.75 x 37 English variant of the poster for the Squaw Valley 1960 Winter Olympics, featuring the colorful emblem of the Gam

Official 1960 Rome Summer Olympics torch, constructed of bronzed aluminum, measuring 15.5? in length and 3.75? at its widest point, manufactured by th

Winner’s medal awarded to Aleksandr Silayev as runner-up in the C-1 1000 metres canoeing event at the Rome 1960 Summer Olympics. Silver, 68 mm, 104 gm

Participation medal issued for the Rome 1960 Summer Olympics. Bronze, 55 mm, 78 gm, by Emilio Greco. The front features a nude female torchbearer supe

Participation medal issued for the Innsbruck 1964 Winter Olympics. Bronze, 61 mm, 78 gm, by Welz. The front depicts the Innsbruck Games emblem with ra

Official participant’s diploma from the 1964 Innsbruck Winter Olympics, 13.5 x 18.5, featuring the logo of the Games at the top and a snowflake design

Official 1964 Tokyo Olympics torch, consisting of a blackened aluminum alloy bowl and a stainless steel cylinder, measuring 25.5? in length and 6.75?

Official winner’s diploma from the 1964 Tokyo Summer Olympics, 15 x 15, awarded to Soviet gymnast Victor Lisitsky for his individual silver medal in t

Participation medal issued for the Tokyo 1964 Summer Olympics. Copper, 61 mm, 118 gm, by Taro Okamoto/Kazumitsu Tanaka. The front features a stylized

Participation medal issued for the Grenoble 1968 Winter Olympics. Bronze, 68 mm, 158 gm, by J. M. Coeffin. The front depicts a Greek athlete wearing a

Scarce access badge for the 1968 Grenoble Winter Olympic Games, 38 mm x 50.5 mm, featuring the Grenoble Games emblem centered within green enamel and

Attractive official 1968 Mexico Olympics torch, comprised of white cast metal with a plain unadorned handle, measuring 18? in length and 4.25? at its

Official 1968 Mexico Olympics ‘type 2’ torch, comprised of white cast metal and a black leather handle, measuring 17.5? in length and 4.25? at its wid

Official 1968 Mexico Olympics torch, constructed of black aluminum and a wooden handle, measuring 20.5? in length and 4? at its widest point. The uppe

Participation medal issued for the Mexico City 1968 Summer Olympics. Copper, 50 mm x 50 mm, 116 gm, by Lance Wyman. The front depicts various Olympic

Participation medal issued for the Sapporo 1972 Winter Olympics. Bronze, 60 mm, 136 gm, by Shigeo Fukuda. The front depicts the Sapporo Olympic emblem

Official 1972 Munich Olympics torch, comprised of metal and steel, measuring 29? in length and 8.5? at its widest, designed by Friedrich Krupp AG. The

Participation medal issued for the Munich 1972 Summer Olympics. Steel, 49 mm, 144 gm, by Fritz Konig. The front depicts the Munich Games emblem over t

Rare official 1976 Innsbruck Winter Olympics torch, constructed of aluminum alloy and steel, measuring 29? in length and 8.25? at its widest point, de

Official winner’s diploma from the 1976 Innsbruck Winter Olympics, 13.25 x 11.25, awarded to Hans van Helden for one of his bronze medals in speed ska

Participation medal issued for the Innsbruck 1976 Winter Olympics. Silvered bronze, 50 mm, 32 gm, by W. Pichl. The front depicts the Innsbruck Olympic

Official 1976 Montreal Olympics torch, comprised of aluminum, measuring 26? in length and 3? at its widest point, designed by Georges Huel and Michel

Participation medal issued for the Montreal 1976 Summer Olympics. Bronze, 45 mm, 40 gm, by G. Huel/P. Pelletier. The front features the Montreal Olymp

Original People's Choice Award awarded to ABC for their coverage of the 1976 Olympic Games, measuring approximately 13.5? tall and set on a blac...

Phenomenal participation medal issued for the Lake Placid 1980 Winter Olympics. Nickel-silver, 76 mm, 202 gm, by Marcel Jovine/Neil Kennedy. The front

Winner’s medal issued for the Lake Placid 1980 Winter Olympics. Bronze, 80 mm, 180 gm, by Tiffany and Co. of New York. The front, inscribed “XIII Olym

Limited edition AK official No. 80 replica Team United States hockey jersey, size XL, with sewn on numbers, letters, and stars, numbered 153/180, sign

White polyester prototype logo flag for the 1980 Lake Placid Olympics, 70 x 44, with the logo and Olympic rings on the left side and teal lettering on

Sought-after full unused ticket for the 1980 Olympics championship ice hockey game on February 22, 1980, 7.5 x 2.75, which saw the United States defea

Complete set of five full unused tickets for Team USA’s hockey games in the preliminary rounds leading up to the ‘Miracle on Ice,’ 7.5 x 2.75, dated F

Five full unused tickets for the speed skating events in which Eric Heiden won gold medals, 7.5 x 2.75, including the 500m, 1000m, 1500m, 5000m, and 1