FALL 2012 Auction
Wed, Nov 14, 2012 09:00PM EST - Sun, Dec 2, 2012 12:00PM EST
Lot 166
OZZIE SMITH 1984 LOS ANGELES SUMMER OLYMPIC GAMES TORCH
Sold for
$3,259.20
Sold Price includes BP
Bid Increments
| Price | Bid Increment |
|---|---|
| $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 |
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 shows evidence of having been aflame at least briefly; the piece is otherwise in Nr-Mt and problem-free condition.
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