Summer Premier Auction 2014
Wed, Aug 6, 2014 08:00PM EDT - Sun, Aug 24, 2014 11:00AM EDT
Timed Auction
Lot 91
1898 STERLING SILVER MEDAL PRESENTED TO BOXING CHAMPION TOMMY RYAN FOR HEROIC SERVICES RENDERED AS A LIFEGUARD, STRATFORD CONNECTICUT (HELMS/LA84 COLL
Sold for
$290.40
Sold Price includes BP
Bid Increments
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| $100 | $10 |
| $200 | $25 |
| $500 | $50 |
| $1,000 | $100 |
| $3,000 | $250 |
| $5,000 | $500 |
| $10,000 | $1,000 |
| $20,000 | $2,000 |
| $30,000 | $2,500 |
| $50,000 | $5,000 |
| $100,000 | $10,000 |
| $200,000 | $25,000 |
| $500,000 | $50,000 |
| $1,000,000 | $100,000 |
| $1,500,000 | $150,000 |
Impressive Sterling Silver medal presented to Tommy Ryan World Welterweight Champion from 1894 to 1898 and Middleweight Champion 1898 to 1907 for rescuing a distressed swimmer. Top portion of medal Has American Eagle above "PRESENTED TO TOMMY RYAN FOR SAVING FROM DROWNING". Middle has 3 men in a boat attending to a prone swimmer. Bottom portion has Stratford city crest surrounded by a life preserver atop anchor and crossed oars. V.L.S.C. written on top of anchor and life preserver. Top piece stamped "LEOPOLD & THIELE NEW YORK 142 FULTON STREET STERLING" on back. Bottom piece stamped "LEOPOLD & THIELE NEW YORK 142 FULTON STREET Stratford Conn. Aug. 14 '98 STERLING" on back. Beautiful looking Sterling Silver medal!
Includes a Letter of Provenance from the Helms Athletic Foundation/LA84 Collection.
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