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Estimate $6,000
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SOLD $8,700
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), together with photographs (17) of runners during trial run. Good very fine and rare.
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