RR Auction: Olympics Auction

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, “