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Fall Premier Auction 2017

Wed, Oct 18, 2017 04:00PM EDT - Sat, Nov 4, 2017 11:00PM EDT
Lot 148

1984 L.A. SUMMER OLYMPIC GAMES RELAY TORCH IN LEATHER CARRYING CASE (SDHOC COLLECTION)

Sold for
$1,890
Sold Price includes BP

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This is a torch from the 1984 Summer Olympics in Los Angeles 23 inches in length with the "bowl" 5 inches in diameter and featuring the Olympic motto in Latin on the edge along with the five rings and intricate engraving of the Los Angeles Coliseum encircling the bowl. A tan leather wrap covers the handle nearly to the end save only for a brass fitting at the end with the LA Olympic logo; a second brass fitting three quarters of the way up the handle has an engraving that reads "Games of the XXIIIrd Olympiad Los Angeles 1984." I don't know about you but I think being able to mix the English "rd" alongside the Roman Numerals XXXIII shows great linguistic flexibility. The torch is in near-mint and problem-free condition. Its original black leather case sporting the LAOOC Torch Relay Foundation logo in white is included.

Includes Letter of Provenance from the San Diego Hall of Champions.

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