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Rare Jules Rimet FIFA World Cup Trophy From 1970

Currency:USD Category:Memorabilia / Sports - Soccer Start Price:22,500.00 USD Estimated At:22,500.00 - 33,750.00 USD
Rare Jules Rimet FIFA World Cup Trophy From 1970

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Auction Date:2014 Apr 29 @ 17:00 (UTC-07:00 : PDT/MST)
Location:11901 Santa Monica Blvd., Los Angeles, California, 90025, United States
Jules Rimet World Cup trophy from 1970. Trophy was issued by FIFA and remains true to the model debuted in 1930; the work of designer Abel Lafleur. Statue consists of a double-sided figural sculpture of Nike, the winged Grecian victory goddess, holding a decagonal cup over her head. Figure is made of gold-plated sterling silver. Base is in the shape of an octagon, made of lapis lazuli and its sides feature engraved plaques reading, (1) ''Coupe Du Monde De Football Association / Coupe Jules Rimet'', (2) ''Winners 1930 Uruguay / 1934 Italy / 1938 Italy'', (3) ''Winners 1950 Uruguay / 1954 Germany / 1958 Brazil'', and (4) ''Winners 1962 Brazil / 1966 England / 1970 Brazil''. German crown and crescent hallmarks are present on the metal with a 925 mark. Statue measures 13.5'' in height and weighs 8 pounds 13 ounces. Figure rotates on base, else near fine.