RR Auction: Olympics

Winner’s medal issued for the Athens 1896 Olympics. Bronze, 50 mm, 60 gm, by Jules Clement Chaplain. The front depicts a relief portrait of Z

Uncommon pairing of lantern slides showing the Panathenaic Stadium, the host venue for the opening and closing ceremonies of the Athens 1896 Olympics,

Rare complete set of the five variations of non-athletic award medals issued for the Paris 1900 Exposition Universelle Internationale, which played ho

Rare winner’s medal issued for the Paris 1900 Olympics. Solid silver, 55 gm, 38 mm x 57 mm, by Frederic Vernon, Paris. The front, inscribed

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, inscri

Rare original purple 4.25 x 3.5 entry pass to the archery competition at the Paris 1900 Summer Olympics, which was held as part of the 1900 Exposition

Scarce pairing of original entry passes for the Paris 1900 Olympics, which was held as part of the 1900 Exposition Universelle. The first is a green s

Attractive non-athletic award medal issued for the Paris 1900 Exposition Universelle, which played host to that year's Olympics. Bronze, 63.5 mm...

Souvenir book from the Paris 1900 Exposition Universelle, which played host to that year's Olympic Games: Album Photographique: Exposition 1900....

Uncommon brad-bound ticket booklet for the St. Louis 1904 Exposition and Olympics, 2.75˝ x 5.25˝, containing six sheets of four admiss

Extremely rare official's participation medal issued for the St. Louis 1904 Olympics. Copper, 40 mm, 30 gm, by Dieges & Clust, New York. The...

Sought-after winner’s medal issued for the Athens 1906 Intercalated Olympics. Silver, 50 mm, 58 gm, by Jules Clement Chaplain. The front depi

Olive green ceramic wine ewer honoring an "Olympic Celebration" at the Inter-State Fair Grounds in Trenton, New Jersey, on September 5, 19...

Rare ‘Committee’ badge from the London 1908 Olympics. Silvered bronze, 42 gm, 57 mm in diameter, stamped on the reverse with a Vaugh

Exceedingly rare winner's medal issued for the men's gymnastics team event at the London 1908 Olympics. Gold, 33.5 mm, 25 gm, designed by Be...

Tug Wilson's original glossy 6.75 x 5 first generation photo of Italian marathon runner Dorando Pietri mere moments before crossing the finish l...

Winner's medal issued for the Stockholm 1912 Olympics. Bronze, 33 mm, 19 gm, by Erik Lindberg and Bertram Mackennal. The front depicts a victori...

Official’s badge issued for the Stockholm 1912 Olympics. Bronze, 8 gm, 38 mm x 44 mm, depicting an ancient Greek athlete’s head with

Unsigned book: V. Olympiaden, Olympiska spelen i Stockholm 1912 i bild och ord. [The 1912 Olympic Games at Stockholm in Pictures and Words]. First edi

Exceptional archive of material from the personal estate of Tug Wilson, which contains various medals, correspondence, and photographs related to his

Sought-after winner's medal issued for the Antwerp 1920 Olympics. Bronze, 60 mm, 81 gm, by Josue Dupon. The front shows a victorious athlete hol...

Sought-after winner's medal issued for the Antwerp 1920 Olympics. Bronze, 60 mm, 81 gm, by Josue Dupon. The front shows a victorious athlete hol...

Tug Wilson's scarce original color 12 x 8 mini poster issued for the Antwerp 1920 Olympics. Designed by Martha van Kuyck and Walter von der Ven,...

Tug Wilson's original color 24 x 33.5 poster issued for the Antwerp 1920 Olympics. Designed by Martha van Kuyck and Walter von der Ven, this Art...

Incredible collection of Olympic keepsakes belonging to Tug Wilson, the longtime president of the National Olympic Committee, who participated in the

Tug Wilson's program for a “Farewell Gathering of the Athletic, Gymnastic, Fencing, Wrestling, Boxing, Rowing, Swimming and Cycling Teams ...

Very appealing set of seven vintage pearl-finish postcards from the Chamonix 1924 Winter Olympics, each approximately 5.5 x 3.25, depicting various pa

Rare and beautiful Sevres pate-sur-pate porcelain vase awarded to gold medal winners at the 1924 Paris Summer Olympics, measuring approximately 13.25

Uncommon participation medal issued for the St. Moritz 1928 Winter Olympics. Bronze, 37 mm, 22 gm, by Milo Martin. The front depicts the goddess Victo

Tug Wilson's official Olympic Stadium entry ticket for athletic events at the Amsterdam 1928 Summer Olympics, measures 5.25 x 3.5 unfolded, issu...

Tug Wilson's official Olympic Stadium entry ticket for athletic events at the Amsterdam 1928 Summer Olympics, measures 5.25 x 3.5 unfolded, issu...

Tug Wilson’s collection of 21 United States ‘shield’ pins, ranging in size from .5 x .5 to 1.25 x 1, with four identified t

Official badge issued for the Amsterdam 1928 Summer Olympics, 30 mm x 37 mm, featuring text in tri-color enamel, "IXe Olympiade Amsterdam,"...

Magnificent original sketch by German bobsledder Max Ludwig, drawn three days before he and his team won a bronze medal in the four-man bobsleigh even

Scarce 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 Fame

Very attractive glass candlestick honoring the Los Angeles 1932 Summer Olympics, standing 3.5˝ in height with an octagonal base measuring 4.75

Winner's medal issued for the Los Angeles 1932 Summer Olympics. Silver, 55 mm, 72 gm, by Giuseppe Cassioli. The front, inscribed, "Xth Olym...

Desirable book: Xth Olympiad, Los Angeles, 1932, Official Report. First edition. Los Angeles: Xth Olympiade Committee of the Games of Los Angeles, U.S

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

Rare color 24.5 x 39.25 English variant of the official poster designed by Ludwig Hohlwein for the 1936 Garmisch Winter Olympics. The poster portrays

Uncommon silk ticket issued for the Garmisch 1936 Winter Olympics, 1.5˝ x 2.25˝, with ticket featuring the color logo of the 4th Winte

Impressive winner's medal issued for the Garmisch 1936 Winter Olympics. Bronze, 100 mm, 334 gm, struck by Deschler and Sohn of Munich, Germany, ...

Attractive amber glass vase for the Garmisch 1936 Winter Olympics, measuring 5.5˝ in height and 4˝ at its widest point, with gilt etch

Jesse Owens's personally-owned commemorative medal, 50 mm, 58 gm, likely given to him during a motivational speaking engagement. The front featu...

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

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

Scarce badge from the 73rd International Olympic Committee session held in Munich in 1972, on the occasion of the Games of the XX Olympiad. Measuring

Appealing ceramic teapot issued for the Tokyo 1940 Summer Olympics, which were cancelled due to World War II. The teapot, with cover, approximately me

Winner's medal issued for the St. Moritz 1948 Winter Olympics. Bronze, 60 mm, 104 gm, by Paul Andre Droz. The front depicts a hand holding the O...

Scarce official participation medal issued for the First Pan American Games, which were held in Buenos Aires in 1951. Bronze, 85 gm, 63 mm. The front

Scarce torchbearer plaque issued for the Helsinki 1952 Summer Olympics. Bronze, 66 gm, 38 mm x 70 mm, by Veljekset Sundqvist of Helsinki. The front of

Participation medal issued for the Helsinki 1952 Summer Olympics. Bronze, 54 mm, 77 gm, by Kauko Rasanen. The front depicts the heads of two laureate

Tug Wilson’s collection of 32 patches from various Olympic and Pan American Games dating between 1952 and 1967, ranging in size from 1.25

Tug Wilson’s collection of 15 pins from various Summer and Winter Olympiads, which include: Helsinki 1952 Summer Olympics, Rome 1960 Summer O

Winner’s medal issued for the Cortina 1956 Winter Olympics. Bronze, 60 mm, 118 gm, by Constantino After, Milan. The front, inscribed,

Tug Wilson's participation medal issued for the Cortina 1956 Winter Olympics. Bronze, 45 mm, 48 gm, by Constantino Affer. The front features the...

Scarce and attractive International Olympic Committee badge issued for the Cortina 1956 Winter Olympics, measuring 40 mm x 49 mm, featuring an enamele

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

Scarce official winner’s diploma issued to Australia’s Murray Rose in the 4 x 200 meter freestyle relay at the Melbourne 1956 Summer

Tug Wilson’s National Olympic Committee “President” badge issued for the Melbourne 1956 Summer Olympics, 38 mm x 114 mm, wi

Participation badge issued for the Melbourne 1956 Summer Olympics, 30 mm x 52 mm, with enameled Olympic rings, torch and image of Australia, and blue

Two bronze medals issued for the Chicago 1959 Pan American Games: a third place winner’s medal, 54 gm, 51 mm, with the front featuring the ci

Rare unawarded winner’s medal for the Squaw Valley 1960 Winter Olympics. Bronze, 57 mm, 86 gm, by Herff Jones, Indiana. The front features em

Uncommon pair of bronze-colored metal wall plates honoring the Squaw Valley 1960 Winter Olympics, both 11.5˝ in diameter, featuring embossed i

Official third-place winner's diploma from the Rome 1960 Summer Olympics, 24.5 x 18.25, awarded to Vasily Borisov of the Soviet Union for his br...

Collection of five different badges issued for the Rome 1960 Summer Olympics, each measuring approximately 38 mm x 48 mm, featuring laurel bezels with

Collection of 10 commemorative coins and medals from the estate of Tug Wilson, the second commissioner of the Big Ten Conference from 1945 to 1961, an

Tug Wilson’s brilliant ‘Olimpiade Medal’ issued for the Rome 1960 Summer Olympics. Gold .900 (21.6K), 105 gm (3.7 oz), 61 m

Tug Wilson’s National Olympic Committee badge issued for the Rome 1960 Summer Olympics, 44 mm x 50 mm, 29 gm, featuring a gold-tone bezel wit

Official 1960 Rome Summer Olympics torch, constructed of bronzed aluminum, measuring 15.5˝ in length and 3.75˝ at its widest point, ma

Desirable athlete's badge issued for the Rome 1960 Summer Olympics, 38 mm x 48 mm, featuring a bronze-colored bezel with inset medallion depicti...

Guest badge issued for the Rome 1960 Summer Olympics, 38 mm x 48 mm, featuring a bronze-colored bezel with inset medallion depicting Romulus and Remus

Official's badge issued for the Rome 1960 Summer Olympics, 38 mm x 48 mm, featuring a bronze-colored bezel with inset medallion depicting Romulu...

Service badge issued for the Rome 1960 Summer Olympics, 38 mm x 48 mm, featuring a bronze-colored bezel with inset medallion depicting Romulus and Rem

Press badge issued for the Rome 1960 Summer Olympics, 38 mm x 48 mm, featuring a bronze-colored bezel with inset medallion depicting Romulus and Remus

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

Two books of tickets for the ice hockey tournament at the Innsbruck 1964 Winter Olympics, including: a full book of 31 complete unused yellow tickets,

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

Highly appealing lot of three items issued to legendary Ukrainian weightlifter Leonid Zhabotinsky at the Tokyo 1964 Summer Olympics. The first is hi

Uncommon International Olympic Committee (IOC) badge from the 63rd IOC Session held in October 1965 in Madrid, Spain. The bronze-tone badge, 31 mm x 5

Winner’s medal issued by the International Ice Hockey Federation for the Grenoble Winter Olympics Ice Hockey World Championship. Silvered bro

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

Winner's medal issued to Ukrainian weightlifter Leonid Zhabotinsky at the Mexico City 1968 Summer Olympics. Gilt silver, 60 mm, 125 gm, original...

Winner's medal issued to West German luger Christina Schmuck for the Grenoble 1968 Winter Olympics. Silver, 60 mm, 115 gm, by Roger Excoffon, Pa...

Organizing Committee badge for the Grenoble 1968 Winter Olympics, 37 mm x 52 mm, featuring the Grenoble Games emblem centered within green enamel, ins

Official second-place winner's diploma from the Grenoble 1968 Winter Olympics, 12.5 x 17.25, awarded to "Suchy Jan" [Jan Suchý] f...

Official 1968 Mexico Olympics ‘type 4’ torch, constructed of black aluminum and a wooden handle, measuring 20.5˝ in length a

Uncommon official 'Type 1' torch from the historic Mexico City 1968 Summer Olympics, which is comprised of white cast metal with a plain una...

Scarce hardcover book in English and French for Salt Lake City's bid for the 1972 Olympic games, 56 pages, 17.25 x 11.5, detailing their ability...

Official sixth-place winner's diploma from the Sapporo 1972 Winter Olympics, 15.25 x 15.25, awarded to "Fedor Simachev" [Fyodor Simash...

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

Three original unused Winter Olympics competition hockey pucks representing Innsbruck 1976, Calgary 1988, and Vancouver 2010. Includes a souvenir puck

Press badge from the Innsbruck 1976 Winter Olympics, measuring 30 mm x 58 mm, prominently featuring emblem of the Games and the text: "XII. Oly...

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

Unawarded winner's medal issued for the Montreal 1976 Summer Olympics. Silver, 60 mm, 154 gm, by Giuseppe Cassioli, Ottawa. The front, inscribed...

Athlete badge issued for the Montreal 1976 Summer Olympics, measuring 29 mm x 57 mm, featuring the red emblem of the games at the top and "XXIe...

Media badge issued for the Montreal 1976 Summer Olympics, measuring 29 mm x 57 mm, featuring the red emblem of the games at the top and "XXIe O...

Desirable complete set of unused tickets for each of American Eric Heiden’s five gold medal-clinching speed skating events at the Lake Placid

Collection of 34 pins issued for the Lake Placid 1980 Winter Olympics, ranging in size from 6 mm x 12 mm to 38 mm x 25 mm, with the majority enameled

Alpine skiing gate flag from the Lake Placid 1980 Winter Olympics made by Athalon, 18.25˝ x 19˝, with front and back of bright red fla