Winter Premier Auction 2017
Wed, Jan 4, 2017 04:00PM EST - Sat, Jan 21, 2017 11:00PM EST
Timed Auction
Lot 1000
1984 LOS ANGELES SUMMER OLYMPIC GAMES USED TORCH WITH BURNER (RARE) AND ORIGINAL LEATHER CASE
Unsold
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Presented here is an Olympic torch used in the 1984 LosAngeles Summer Games relay. The aluminum torch isapproximately 23 inches in length and was designed with a brass finishand leather handle. Etched on the top section ofthe torch is the Olympic motto "Citius Altius Fortius"with the Olympic rings between each word. A lovely raised depiction of the Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum surrounds the exterior of the main bowl. Alarge brass ring interrupts the higher end of the leather handle with the engraving "Gamesof the - XXIIIrd Olympiad - Los Angeles 1984." The knob end of the handle has a brass cap is atthe end of the torch stamped with the 1984 Summer Olympics emblem.The torch shows obvious usage with signs of combustion on the top section and some rusting on the brass knob and outer bowl. Unlike almost every 1984 L.A. torch you will find in the hobby this one still has its used wick and burner section. It is accompanied by its original black leather vinyl carryingcase emblazoned with the 1981 Summer Games logo.
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