Olympic Memorabilia
Lot 2624 Session 8 (2.30pm Thursday) Olympic Memorabilia
Estimate $7,500
Bid at live.noble.com.au
SOLD $6,500
MELBOURNE 1956, Olympic Torch used in the Olympic torch relay run from Cairns to the Melbourne Cricket Ground. Lettering around base of flame protector reads, XVI Olympiad - 1956; Olympia - Melbourne, Olympic rings voided around wind protector (overall height 47.5cms). Good very fine and rare.
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