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Sporting — Olympics and Other Games - Memorabilia - Leski Auctions Pty. Ltd.
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| Number of lots recorded: | 96 |
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Sporting - Olympics and Other Games
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| *** | 1974 Commonwealth Games in Christchurch, Participation Medal, 64 mm diameter. Superb condition. 38 teams competed in 121 events, with Australia winning 29 gold, England 28, Canada 25 and New Zealand 9. Raylene Boyle won 3 golds, Don Wagstaff won his 2… | *** |  |
| *** | 1952 Helsinki: Australian Team blazer pocket patch embroidered with Australian Coat of Arms over Olympic Rings with 'Olympic Games 1952' beneath. Fine condition and rare. Australia sent a relatively small team of 81 competitors (71 men and 10 women) to… | *** |  |
| *** | * Olympic Games 1980 Moscow Olympic stamp program house in two red albums as issued. Philatelic numismatic cover collection. 41 ounze silver medals | *** |  |
| *** | John Konrads' suitcase, with gilt initials 'J.K.' on top, nice oval 'Member of Australian Olympic Team' luggage label. a gift from Bankstown Council in 1958 | *** |  |
| *** | 1992 Barcelona, XXV Summer Olympics: 1992 Barcelona Participation medal, in burnished copper, designed by Xavier Corbero, minted by Fabrica Nacional de Moneda y Timbre, 70 mm diameter in original velvet presentation pouch | *** |  |
| *** | 1968 Grenoble, X Winter Olympics: 1968 Grenoble Participation medal, in bronze, designed by Mme J.-M.Coeffin, minted by Paris mint, 68 mm diameter. Superb condition in circular presentation case. | *** |  |
| *** | 1988 Seoul officials and Judges Participation medal, in bronze, octagonal shape, 65 mm width, in original presentation case and box. Ex walking judge Raymond Smith | *** |  |
| *** | Commemorative badge, with 'Stockholm/ 1912/ Minne Olympiska Spelen', gold-coloured with dark blue enamel. Very attractive and scarce. | *** |  |
| *** | 1968 Mexico, XIX Summer Olympics: 1968 Mexico Participation medal, in copper, designed by Lance Wyman, square shape, 50 x 50 mm | *** |  |
| *** | 1952 Helsinki, XV Summer Olympics: 1952 Participation Medal, in bronze, designed by Kauko Rasanen, minted by Veljekset Sundqvist Oy in Helsinki, 54 mm diameter | *** |  |
| *** | 2008 Beijing Olympics: 2008 Beijing Participation medal, in bronze, 55 mm diameter, in red wooden display box | *** |  |
| *** | Australian Olympians Autographs: collection in album, comprising 51 signed items, most mounted with associated pictures, newspaper articles, photographs, etc. Noted 1976 Olympics first day cover signed Dawn Fraser & Nadia Comaneci; Betty Cuthbert, Ron… | *** |  |
| *** | 1904 commemorative medal, 'Gold medal, Louisiana purchase Exposition'. Very attractive and scarce. (the 1904 Olympics were part of the 1904 St.Louis Exposition) | *** |  |
| *** | 1900 Paris Exposition Universelle Internationale medal, in silver, designed by Oscar Roty, 35 x 51 mm. Fine condition. (These medals were given to judges and other officials from the 1900 Olympics, which were part of the 1900 Exposition). | *** |  |
| *** | Jesse Owens (1913-80, American track and field athlete, who achieved international fame by winning four gold medals at the 1936 Berlin Olympics), group with signature on piece; together with 1932 Olympics pennant, German Nazi postcard and pictures… | *** |  |
| *** | 1958 British Commonwealth Games in Cardiff, Participation Medal '1958 VI.British Empire and Commonwealth Games, Cardiff, Wales', 54 mm diameter, in original presentation case. | *** |  |
| *** | 1962 British Commonwealth Games in Perth, Participation medal '1962 VII British Empire and Commonwealth Games, Perth, Western Australia', 58 mm diameter. Front engraved 'In Appreciation, Rene Mercier'. (Ex Rene Mercier (1905-91) France, French Fencing… | *** |  |
| *** | 2000 Sydney Participation Medal, silvered, 50 mm diameter, in original presentation case | *** |  |
| *** | 1992 Barcelona, XXV Summer Olympics: 1992 Barcelona Participation medal, in burnished copper, designed by x avier Corbero, minted by Fabrica Nacional de Moneda y Timbre, 70 mm diameter in original velvet presentation pouch. Plus 1992 Barcelona Olympics… | *** |  |
| *** | 2000 Sydney Olympics: Dawn Fraser: Sydney 2000 'Australian Olympic Legend - Dawn Fraser' Dna authenticated Collector Pins, set of 5 pins in case, limited edition 3398/5000 | *** |  |
| *** | 1998 Australian Team to Commonwealth Games in Kuala Lumpur, offcial team sheet with 17 signatures including Stephen Waugh (Captain), Adam Gilchrist and Glenn McGrath. Fine condition. Rare - we haven't had this one before | *** |  |
| *** | 1912 Stockholm, V Summer Olympics: official postcards: nice collection with Nos.50, 73, 79, 160, 161, 178, 186 (2), 188, 198, 208, 209, 216, 218, 220 (2), 230, 233, 234, 275, 281, 282. Includes opening Ceremony, shooting, gymnastics, track & field events,… | *** |  |
| *** | Ian Browne's 1968 Australian Championships, gold winner's medal, with chain, 'Amateur Cyclists Association of Australia', engraved on reverse 'Senior Australian Track Championships/ Sydney 1968/ 2000 Metres Tandem/ 1st I.Browne G.Johnson', 58 mm diameter.… | *** |  |
| *** | 1912 Stockholm, v Summer Olympics: official postcards 'Olympiska Spelens I Stockholm 1912 Officiella Brefkort', 1st type, Nos.59, 62, 70, 72 & 79. Scenes include cross country Race, broad Jump & 10000m. Fine condition. (5 items) | *** |  |
| *** | Official postcards 'Olympiska Spelens I Stockholm 1912 Officiella Brefkort', 2nd type Nos.74, 80, 227, 230 & 232. Showing scenes from opening Ceremony & distribution of prizes. Fine condition. (5 items) | *** |  |
| *** | 1976 Innsbruck, XII Winter Olympics: 1976 Innsbruck Participation medal, in silvered bronze, 50 mm diameter, designed by W.Pichl, in original presentation case. | *** |  |
| *** | 1996 Atlanta Participation medal, in bronze, 60 mm diameter, designed by Malcolm gear Designers, minted by Reed & Barton (Mass, Usa), in velvet pouch. Also 'Sydney 2000/Westfield shopping Towns' Pvc display poster showing rowing, overall 79 x 240 cm. | *** |  |
| *** | Collectables: 1924 showing Olympic football Champions Uruguay, published by Bayer; 'IXth Olympiad - Amsterdam 1928, General Regulations & Programme of the Olympic Games' (A'dam, 1928); Newspaper 'El Diario' from Montevideo 13 June 1928 celebrating… | *** |  |
| *** | 2008 Beijing Olympics participation medal in bronze, with a red timber display box | *** |  |
| *** | 1936 Berlin Olympics: Itinerary booklet Visit of Amateur football Team representing Great Britain to the Olympic Games. To be played at, the Olympic Stadium, Berlin, and on Grounds of Berlin clubs, 2nd to 15th August, 1936. Very rare | *** |  |
| *** | 1976 Innsbruck, XII Winter Olympics: 1976 Innsbruck Participation medal, in silvered bronze, 50 mm diameter, designed by W.Pichl, in original presentation case | *** |  |
| *** | Commemorative medal, silver medal, Louisiana purchase Exposition, 67 x 67 mm. Very attractive and scarce. (the 1904 Olympics were part of the 1904 St.Louis Exposition) | *** |  |
| *** | 1928 Amsterdam, IX Summer Olympics: official programmes - Officieel Dagprogramma No. 23, IX Olympiade Amsterdam 1928, 29 Juillet, Athletisme; plus Officieel Dagprogramma No. 30, IX Olympiade Amsterdam 1928, 5 Aout, Athletisme. Fine condition. (2 items) | *** |  |
| *** | 1956 Olympics blazer pocket, grey wool, embroidered with Olympic rings in five colours, over wire-embroidered 'Olympic Village/1956/ Commandant'. Ex Philip Miskin, the Commandant of the Olympic village. Extremely rare, probably unique. | *** |  |
| *** | Jesse Owens (1913-80, American track and field athlete, who achieved international fame by winning four gold medals at the 1936 Berlin Olympics), signature as Guest of Honour on menu for presentation banquet of the Victorian sports star Awards 1975, with… | *** |  |
| *** | 1964 Innsbruck IX Winter Olympics: 1964 Innsbruck Participation Medal, in bronze, designed by Welz, minted by state mint, Vienna, 61 mm diameter, in original red plastic wallet. Fine. | *** |  |
| *** | 1992 Barcelona, XXV Summer Olympics: 1992 Barcelona Participation Medal, in burnished copper, designed by Xavier Corbero, minted by Fabrica Nacional de Moneda y Timbre, 70 mm diameter in original velvet presentation pouch. | *** |  |
| *** | 2000 Sydney Olympics silver participation medal in its original presentation case | *** |  |
| *** | 2000 Sydney Participation Medal, silvered, 50 mm diameter, in original presentation case. | *** |  |
| *** | 1968 Grenoble, X Winter Olympics: 1968 Grenoble Participation medal, in bronze, designed by Mme J.-M.Coeffin, minted by Paris mint, 68 mm diameter. Superb condition in circular presentation case | *** |  |
| *** | 1940 Tokyo, XII Summer Olympics (Cancelled): group with Cinderella Stamp/label 'XII Olympiad/ (Olympic Rings) /Tokyo 1940'; Transport Ticket; label (12 cm long) with 'Olympic/ (Olympic Rings). (3 Items) | *** |  |
| *** | 1934 British Empire Games, London, bronze participation medal in the maker's presentation box (F. Phillips, Aldershot); the medal 44 mm diameter. Australia came 3rd in the medal tally at the London Games with 8 Gold, 4 Silver & 2 Bronze. The gold… | *** |  |
| *** | Australian Olympic Athlete Signatures: Selection with Herb Elliot (Gold 1500m, 1960 Rome Olympics) signed photograph (21 x 16.5 cm) plus signed first day covers (30), two of the covers for 1972 Munich Olympics or 1976 Montreal Olympic additionally signed… | *** |  |
| *** | Olympics Autographs: Signed photographs and a first day cover, noted Jesse Owens, Ian Thorpe, Marjorie Jackson, Alain Minoun, Mark Spitz, Mary-Lou Retton, Nadia Comenechi and Mary Rand. VG condition. (17) | *** |  |
| *** | Participation Medal, in copper, 45 mm diameter, designed by Georges Huel & Pierre-Yves Pelletier, minted by the Royal Canadian Mint, in original presentation case. | *** |  |
| *** | 1966 Commonwealth Games in Jamaica, Silver Participation Medal '1966 VIII British Empire and Commonwealth Games, Kingston, Jamaica', hallmarked silver, 54 mm, 68.05 grams. The only example we have seen of this rare medal, previously sold by Leski Auctions… | *** |  |
| *** | 1978 Commonwealth Games in Canada, Participation Medal '1978 XI Commonwealth Games/Edmonton, Canada', bronze, 43 mm diameter. The Edmonton Games attracted 47 teams totalling 1475 athletes competing in 128 events. Canada was the most successful team,… | *** |  |
| *** | 1936 Berlin Olympics - Literature: 'XI Olympifche Spiele Berlin 1936' daily event programmes for 1st, 2nd, 3rd, 7th & 13th August; also 1936 issues of 'Die Woche' (2) and 'Berliner Illustrirte Zeitung' pictorial magazines covering the Olympics; condition… | *** |  |
| *** | 1994 Commonwealth Games in Victoria (Canada), Participation Medal, 50 mm diameter, in bronze, in original presentation box; plus official pin. (2 items) | *** |  |
| *** | 1956 Melbourne Olympics biscuit tin by M.A.Craven & Son Ltd (UK) ; rugby collectables with 'All Blacks souvenir - New Zealand 's Rugby Players' by J.C.Rich (London, 1935); programmes (5 with a few signatures) ; 1950s Tour Guides (2) ; 1978 Boxing-dinner… | *** |  |
| *** | 1900 Paris, II Summer Olympics: 1900 Paris Exposition Universelle Internationale medal, in silver, designed by Oscar Roty, 35 x 51 mm. Fine condition. (These medals were given to judges and other officials from the 1900 Olympics, which were part of the… | *** |  |
| *** | 1948 London, XIV Summer Olympics: File containing reports 'XIVth Olympiad London 1948 - report by John Gardner (London) limited Who were Responsible for competitor Catering at RAF station, Uxbridge' (x 4 reports, each 9pp) ; plus 21pp report 'Olympic… | *** |  |
| *** | Olympic Games: 1912 Stockholm: nice collection of official postcards with Nos.50, 73, 79, 160, 161, 178, 186 (2), 188, 198, 208, 209, 216, 218, 220 (2), 230, 233, 234, 275, 281, 282. Includes opening Ceremony, shooting, gymnastics, track & field events,… | *** |  |
| *** | 1958 British Commonwealth Games in Cardiff, Official Badges for Games Officials (2), enamelled with red Welsh Dragon over 'Be&Cg' logo, one with green ribbon printed 'Council Member', other with pink ribbon printed 'Team Official'; also Welsh dragon… | *** |  |
| *** | 1920 Antwerp, VII Summer Olympics: 'VIIth Olympiad. Olympic Games, Antwerp (Belgium) 1920. Rules and Regulations. Committees. General Programme', in English language (Brussels, 1920). Good condition | *** |  |
| *** | A small Melbourne Olympics autograph book, noted many foreign athletes. More than 150 signatures, most with details of country and sport. | *** |  |
| *** | 1986 Commonwealth Games in Edinburgh, Participation medal, 69 mm diameter, in original presentation case | *** |  |
| *** | Jesse Owens (1913-80, American track and feld athlete, who achieved international fame by winning 4 gold medals at the 1936 Berlin Olympics), group with signature on piece; together with 1932 Olympics pennant, German Nazpostcard and pictures collected for… | *** |  |
| *** | 2000 Sydney Olympics: 2000 Sydney Participation Medal, silvered, 50 mm diameter, in original case | *** |  |
| *** | 1934 2nd British Empire Games in London, official badge for competitor, with bar on top labelled 'Competitor', red, white and blue ribbon, and medal below 'British Empire Games 1934', made by F.Phillips, Aldershot. Some wear to ribbon. Also enamel badge… | *** |  |
| *** | 1948 Programmes (2) for Athletics & swimming; 1948 Tickets (2) for Athletics & swimming; magazine 'Picture post - Olympic Games special' & range of press clippings; plus 'Montreal 76/Innsbruck 76', the official Reports of the National Olympic Committee… | *** |  |
| *** | 1932 Los Angeles, x Summer Olympics: autograph pages (5), noted Masaji Kiyokawa (gold medal 100m backstroke) ; Clare Dennis (gold medal 200m backstroke) ; Dunc Gray (gold medal, cycling) ; also Bob Thornton (ex middleweight champion of Australia), Lou… | *** |  |
| *** | 2006 Torino, XX Winter Olympics: 2006 Torino Participation medal, in bronze, 39 mm diameter, in circular colour cardboard, within clear round box. | *** |  |
| *** | 1980 Moscow, XXII Summer Olympics: 1980 Moscow Participation medal, in bronze, designed by Angelina Leonova, minted by Leningrad mint, 60 mm diameter, in original presentation case | *** |  |
| *** | 2000 Olympics Volunteers Uniform, noted hat (with 2 badges on hat band), shirt, jacket, trousers, bum-bag, water bottle & swatch watch. (7 items) | *** |  |
| *** | 'American Olympic Committee Report - 1936 - Games of the XIth Olympiad, Berlin, Germany; Ivth Olympic Winter Games, Garmisch-Partenkirchen, Germany', (New York, 1936), 491pp. Some toning at front, otherwise good condition | *** |  |
| *** | 1912 Stockholm Participant's Badge, irregular, 25 x 37 mm, made by C.C. Sporrong & Co., Stockholm. Ex William Alexander, manager of Australasia's (Australia & New Zealand combined) Athletics team | *** |  |
| *** | 1930 1st British Empire Games in Hamilton, Competitor's badge enamelled with 'Competitor/British Empire & Commonwealth Games/ Hamilton, Canada/1930', (partial) yellow ribbon, 32 mm diameter. | *** |  |
| *** | 1934 2nd British Empire Games in London, Participation Medal 'British Empire Games/London/1934', bronze, 44 mm diameter. Australia came 3rd in the medal tally at the London Games, with 8 Gold, 4 Silver & 2 Bronze. The gold medallists were Jack Medcalfe… | *** |  |
| *** | Melbourne Olympics: 1956 (Nov. 21) registered souvenir envelope with complete Olympics set of 4 stamps tied by Main Stadium (Press) ''21NOV/1956' datestamps with matching special registration label numbered '0760' from the temporary post office at the M.C… | *** |  |
| *** | 2000 Olympics Australian Womens Blazer [Size], deep green, with embroidered Australian Coat-of-Arms, Olympic Rings and 'Sydney 2000' on pocket. In 'as new' condition. The blazer was designed to be worn to all official functions. | *** |  |
| *** | Sydney Olympics: Fosters Lager sponsored memorabilia including backpack, valuables wallets (3), ceremony Tickets (2), souvenir Tickets (2), packs of 4 beers (2), 'Beercan' cameras with film (2), anoraks (2), bum mats (3), cap, sports sweater, also framed… | *** |  |
| *** | Dawn Fraser & Ian Thorpe: Australian Olympic Swimming Legends: Two individual signed displays, the first being 95 x 56 cm overall, the second 91 x 52 cm and with certificate of authenticity. (2 items). | *** |  |
| *** | 1958 British Commonwealth Games in Cardiff, Participation medal '1958 VI.British Empire and Commonwealth Games, Cardiff, Wales', 55 mm diameter, in original presentation box. Attributed to cyclist David Evans | *** |  |
| *** | 1962 British Commonwealth Games in Perth, Offcial badge for games Offcial, enamelled with 'British Empire and Commonwealth Games/ Perth, Western Australia, 1962', with red ribbon printed 'Headquarters' | *** |  |
| *** | Badges: collection with 1956 Melbourne Olympics lapel badges (2 different) ; USA team badge; 1960 Olympics Poland team badge; 1954 Royal Visit; American red cross Volunteer; Sydney (2) ; Canberra (2) ; Lorne; NSW; South Australia (2) ; Victoria. (total 20) | *** |  |
| *** | 1982 Commonwealth Games in Brisbane, Participation medal, 58 mm diameter, in original presentation case. Ex Major F.Lawton | *** |  |
| *** | Men's 4 x 100 Metre Freestyle Relay, signed lithograph print celebrating Australia's gold medal at the 2000 Sydney Olympics, signed by Michael Klim, Chris Fydler, Ashley callus and Ian Thorpe, limited edition 75/500, window mounted, framed and glazed,… | *** |  |
| *** | 1 August 1936 registered envelope with the full set of 8 German Olympics stamps attractively tied by 'Berlin Deutschlandhalle / XI Olympiade 1936' postmarks and with a special registration label 'Berlin/Olympia-Postburo/Berlin-Charlottenburg 9' which was… | *** |  |
| *** | 1974 Commonwealth Games in Christchurch, Participation medal, 63 mm diameter, fine condition, engraved on rim 'John Morris - cycling Administration Officer', in original presentation case | *** |  |
| *** | 1970 Commonwealth Games in Edinburgh, Participation Medal, 58 mm diameter, fine condition. | *** |  |
| *** | Programmes for Athletics (3) ; plus Tickets, 'XIVth Olympiad/London 1948', for Athletics (5), in original 'Series Tickets' folder. Good/fine condition. (9 items) | *** |  |
| *** | Timber display depicting eight figures in national costumes, hand painted and titled at the base 'Korean Olympic Committee, 1956' | *** |  |
| *** | Malaya/Singapore: plastic shield, with stand, showing Malayan coat-of-arms, over 'Malaya' & Olympic rings, surrounded by Coats-of-arms of the Malaysian States, made by wing Sun & Co., Kuala Lumpur, overall 22 x 26 cm; plus Singapore Olympic Team tie,… | *** |  |
| *** | 1936 Berlin, XI Summer Olympics: 'Olympia Zeitung - Offizielles Organ Der XI Olympischen Spiele 1936 in Berlin', complete set of Olympic Games newspapers, numbers 1-30 (21 July-19 Aug.1936) (Berlin, 1936), bound together in cloth binder | *** |  |
| *** | Cathy Freeman, 'Reflections of Glory - Celebrating the Sydney 2000 Olympic Games' limited edition poster by Jamie Cooper, signed by Cathy Freeman and the artist and numbered 610/2000, overall 81 x 53 cm | *** |  |
| *** | Sport: signed photographs, autograph pages & cards, noted Max Schmeling, John Newcombe, Sebastian Coe, Shirley Strickland, Fanny Blankers-Koen, R'lene Boyle, Liz Ellis, mark Ella, Sean Fitzpatrick, Toni Sailer, Phil & Steve Mahre; also unsigned… | *** |  |
| *** | 1904 Commemorative Medal, 'Silver Medal, Louisiana Purchase Exposition', 67 x 67 mm. Very attractive and scarce. [The 1904 Olympics were part of the 1904 St.Louis Exposition] | *** |  |
| *** | 1968 Grenoble, X Winter Olympics: 1968 Grenoble Participation medal, in bronze, designed by Mme J.-M.Coeffin, minted by Paris mint, 68 mm diameter. Fine | *** |  |
| *** | 1912 Stockholm, v Summer Olympics: official postcards 'Olympiska Spelens I Stockholm 1912 Officiella Brefkort' - No. 59 'Cross Country Race' fine used with 'Stockholm' Olympics roller cancel; No. 238 'J.Thorpe, Winner of the Pentathlon and Decathlon';… | *** |  |
| *** | 1956 Melbourne Olympics collection including cigarette lighter; team pins from Australia & Japan; Opening & Closing Ceremony LP records; telephone directory; programmes (4); 'Pix' magazine; ticket; also 'British Olympic Association, Official Report of the… | *** |  |
| *** | Baitz Liquor, small bottle in shape of Olympic torch, on a plastic stand, with printed label on bottle 'XVI Olympiad, Melbourne, Aust, Nov.22 - Dec.8, 1956'. Containing Creme De Menthe (green). Very attractive item of 1956 Olympics memorabilia | *** |  |
| *** | Baitz Liquor, small bottle in shape of Olympic torch, on a plastic stand, with printed labels on bottle & stand, 'XVI Olympiad, Melbourne, Aust, Nov.22 - Dec.8, 1956'. Containing Cherry Brandy (red). Very attractive item of 1956 Olympics memorabilia | *** |  |
| *** | Bottle Tops (12), each with 'Olympic Games/(Olympic rings & torch)/1956 Melbourne'; plus 'Melbourne's Olympic Games Invitation' (Melbourne, 1948), rare 44-page book published as part of Melbourne's application for 1956 Olympics. (13 items) | *** |  |
| *** | A 'XVIth Olympiad official - Boxing' official's armband extensively autographed on the inside by Nat Fleisher (1The Ring' editor) and numerous competitors and officials, a set of 8 different date tickets for Athletics at the main Stadium (M.C.G.), boxing… | *** |  |
| *** | Ron Clarke, signature on large photograph of Clarke carrying the Olympic Torch into the MCG, window mounted, framed and glazed, overall 71 x 78 cm. | *** |  |