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Sporting Memorabilia — Mossgreen Auctions (No longer trading)

Auction House:Mossgreen Auctions (No longer trading)Number of lots recorded:783
Sale Title:Sporting MemorabiliaLots with images:783
Auction Location:MelbournePrices available:602
Date:7-Sep-2015
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Sterling Silver Cup, engraved 'Indian Durbar. Calcutta Dec 27 1911. Won by J.A.Johnstone's Champion Jumping Horse 'Bob' - Australian Bred', and also engraved on reverse 'This Cup was Presented By, Queen Mary of England Empress of India, personally tp Mrs J.A.Johnstone'. Hallmarked Chester 1906, made by Jay, Richard Attenborough & Co
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Horse Racing Badges: c1922-68 collection, noted Victoria Racing Club (6) with 1922-23, 1938-39, 1948-49, 'J' 1964-65 && 'T' (2);Melbourne Racing Club1960-61, VATC 1963-64, Mornington 1963-64, Seymour 1958-59, Tasmanian Turf Club 1927-28, Ascot, Richmond & Fitzroy Racing Club (poor), Victoria Trotting Club 1964-65, Metropolitan & Country Trotting Association 1967-68. Mainly G/VG
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Racebooks, 1923-84 collection, noted 1923 Newbury, 1948 Mornington, Wellington Cup (6) from 1977 to 1983, 1982 Melbourne Cup, 1984 Sydney Cup
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Harry Telford/NZ Thoroughbred Yearling Sale: Catalogue 'New Zealand Thoroughbred Yearling Sale' for January 21st 1927, endorsed 'First' & 'Official Catalogue' ex the auctioneer D.W.J.Gould with notes throughout, including references to Harry Telford purchasing Lots 20 & 22(In 1928 Harry Telford returned to New Zealand to purchase Lot 41 which he named Phar Lap)
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Phar Lap, nice tin 'Phar Lap, Fine Cut Tobacco', manufactured by Myona Cigar Co. Melbourne
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Phar Lap/ Jim Pike Medallion: Sterling silver medallion with horse & jockey on front, engraved on reverse 'Phar Lap, Winner 1930 Melb.Cup J.E.Pike'. maker's name 'Hafner', and hallmarked '925' & printing press. Together with a sterling silver cigarette box engraved 'Snippie 1914' in poor condition
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c1938 game board 'Hold Your Horses' by Arrco Playing Card Co [New York] with horses listed including Seabiscuit & War Admiral, on card, size 62 x 124 cm. Some peripheral faults
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Bookmaker's Board: Original two-piece Bookmaker's Betting Board in wooden case, showing odds for 24 horses
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Horse Racing Badges: c1966-89 collection, noted Victoria Racing Club (13), VATC (20), Mornington Racing Club (20), Balnarring Picnic Racing Club (7). Mainly G/VG
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Fine Cotton: The most celebrated racing ring-in in Australasian equine history. In August 1984 at Brisbane's Eagle Farm course, an ordinary 8-year-old gelding, Fine Cotton, was replaced for a novice handicap by a horse called Bold Personality, complete with white paint on his legs in a crude attempt to match Fine Cotton's white markings on his hind legs. Officials smelt a rat when betting on Fine Cotton dived in from 33-1 to 7-2. The horse won by a short head, but with the paint beginning to run down the…
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Signed Displays, noted 'Father & Son' display with action photographs of Octagonal (signed by jockey Darren Beadman) & Lonhro, window mounted with replica horseshoe, Media Puzzle display with jockey's cap signed by Damien Oliver, Jim Cassidy signed display. All framed, largest 49 x 100 cm
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Makybe Diva: Display comprising photograph signed by jockey Glenn Boss, window mounted with 4 other photos, framed & glazed, overall 68 x 107 cm. With CoA
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Makybe Diva/ Glen Boss: 'From Champion to Legend - How Makybe Diva Achieved Equine Immortality' prints (2), signed by jockey Glen Boss, limited edition 396 & 397/500, each 79 x 53 cm
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Victoria Derby: '150 Years of the Victoria Derby' print by Jamie Cooper, window mounted with plaque 'Special Edition 4/20', framed & glazed, overall 101 x 80 cm. [Proceeds to Kids Under Cover]
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Black Caviar group with photo signed by Luke Nolen & limited edition booklet 'Black Caviar Collection', plus photo of Makybe Diva signed by Glen Boss & Lee Freedman
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Black Caviar: Display comprising jockey's whip signed by Luke Nolen, attractively mounted with two replica horseshoes & action photographs of Black Caviar, framed & glazed, overall 69 x 88 cm. With CoA
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Black Caviar: Race book 'Fifth Day, Royal Ascot, 2012, Official Programme' with Black Caviar in The Diamond Jubilee Stakes, signed by jockey Luke Nolen. Superb condition
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1906 Wills 'Melbourne Cup Winners' [45], plus 1906 Wills 'Horses of Today' [50 + 2 spares]. Mainly G/VG
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1906 Sniders & Abrahams 'Australian Racehorses' (Melbourne & Sydney Cup Winners), complete set [56]. Mainly G/VG
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c1906-20 horse racing cards, noted c1906 Sweet Nell 'Racehorses' (7), c1920s Thorps 'Jockeys' (9), 1907 Sniders & Abrahams 'Australian Racehorses' [56/57]. Poor/G
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1907 Sniders & Abrahams 'Australian Racehorses', complete set [57], includes scarce error card 'Magazine'. Mainly G/VG
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1907 Sniders & Abrahams 'Australian Jockeys', complete set [48] in superb condition
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1908-09 Sniders & Abrahams 'Australian Jockeys', almost complete set [61/62]. Mainly G/VG
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1911 Sniders & Abrahams 'Australian Racing Scenes', complete set [40]. Mainly G/VG. Scarce - the first complete set we have offered
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1921 J.J.Schuh (Magpie Cigarettes) 'Australian Jockeys', unnumbered [30/30] & numbered [30/30]. Fair/VG
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Michael Schumacher, display comprising signed action photograph, window mounted with eight other photos, framed & glazed, overall 69 x 109 cm. With CoA
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Holden Legends, print by Roy Honisett, signed by Peter Brock, Larry Perkins, Jim Richards & Mark Skaife, limited edition 105/300, window mounted, framed & glazed, overall 73 x 104 cm
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Casey Stoner, signed action photograph, limited edition 88/250, window mounted with two other photos, framed & glazed, overall 68 x 91 cm. With CoA
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Valentino Rossi, large signed photographs, limited edition 56 & 58/100, each 81 x 51 cm
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1916 Berlin Olympics (Cancelled Due to World War I): 15ct gold fob, engraved on front 'Olympic Games Fund Tournament', and engraved on reverse, 'HeavyWeight Wrestling, won by A.J.Pitt. 29 July 1914
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1932-96 Olympics Collection, noted 1932 'Life' magazine Olympics issue, 'Olympic Games, London 1948, Official Souvenir', 'Olympic Games Results and Records' for 1948, 1052, 1960, 1964 && 1968;1964 programme, various books && magazines;1972 Munich black plate, 1976 tickets (12), 1996 Aust Team backpack filled with soft toys, c1996 Aust team tracksuit top
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1936-2004 Olympics Collection, noted books 'The Athens Dream' with 13 signatures including Lauren Jackson, 'Olympia 1936' volume 2 only, 1956 plate && teaspoon;1984 plate, Australia softball shirt with 26 signatures including Tanya Harding, 2000 Sydney badges/pins (c100), swatch, parking sign, also 1962 Commonwealth Games scarf & tea towel
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1936 Berlin Olympics: Desk plaque with 'Olympische Spiele Berlin Mcmxxxvi' medal, plus 1936 enamel visitor's badge
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'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
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Olympics Archive in 2 albums, c1936-2008, noted 1936 Berlin covers (3), 1956 programmes (10) including Opening Ceremony with rare insert, 1956 tickets (20), 1960 ticket, 1956 Olympic Torch Flight covers (3), signed items (56) including Betty Cuthbert, Dawn Fraser, Marjorie Jackson, Ron Clarke, Nadia Comaneci
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Olympic Books, noted 1948 Official Report, 1956 Official Report, 'The Arts Festival of the Olympic Games Melbourne' [1956], 'Olympic Arts Festival' [La, 1984]. Fair/Good condition
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Olympic Towels: Collection including Australian team towels from 1952 && 1956;range of various 1956 Olympics towels (8 different). Fair/VG
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Olympic Games Collection, noted 1956 Melbourne cocktail shaker & Nilsen electric kettle, large Olympic flags (2 - one made by Geo.Pickers & Co, other by Oslo Flaggfabrikk), books (23), magazines (114), box of 1956 newspapers, Olympic related LP records (12), Thermos (3) for 1976, 1984 && 2000;Sydney 2000 uniforms && backpack;various framed posters
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1956 Melbourne Olympics: 'Invitation to the International Olympic Committee to Celebrate the XVI Olympiad in Melbourne, Australia in 1956', 63 pages [Melbourne, 1948], suede covers and enammelled crest on front, includes four folding plates of proposed stadia. VG condition in original box
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1956 Melbourne Olympics: 'Invitation to the International Olympic Committee to Celebrate the XVI Olympiad in Melbourne, Australia in 1956', 63 pages [Melbourne, 1948], suede covers and enammelled crest on front, includes four folding plates of proposed stadia. Fair/Good condition (plastic dustjacket with faults)
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1956 Melbourne Olympic Torch, metal, 41 cm tall, legend around top 'XVI Olympiad 1956: Olympia - Melbourne'
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Betty Cuthbert's World Record Plaque: Bronze plaque 'International Amateur Athletic Federation To - Australian National Team (S.B.De La Hunty, N.Croker, F.Mellor, B.Cuthbert), 4 x 100 Metres Relay, 44.9 s, 1.12.1956, Melbourne, Australia'. The Australian team broke the world record in the heats of the Womens 4 x 100m relay at the 1956 Melbourne Olympics.  
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Betty Cuthbert's World Record Plaque: Bronze plaque 'International Amateur Athletic Federation To - Australian National Team (S.B.De La Hunty, N.Croker, F.Mellor, B.Cuthbert), 4 x 100 Metres Relay, 44.5 s, 1.12.1956, Melbourne, Australia'. The Australian team broke the world record again winning the gold medal in the Womens 4 x 100m relay at the 1956 Melbourne Olympics
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Betty Cuthbert's World Record Plaque: Bronze plaque 'International Amateur Athletic Federation To - Australian National Team (S.B.De La Hunty, N.Croker, F.Mellor, B.Cuthbert), 4 x 110 Yards Relay, 45.6 s, 5.12.1956, Sydney, N.S.W., Australia'. The Australian team broke the 4 x 110 yards world record in Sydney 4 days after winning the gold medal in the Womens 4 x 100m relay at the 1956 Melbourne Olympics
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Betty Cuthbert's World Record Plaque: Bronze plaque 'International Amateur Athletic Federation To - Australian National Team (M.J.Mathews, N.Croker, F.Mellor, B.Cuthbert), 4 x 200 Metres Relay, 4 x 220 Yards Relay, 1M 36.3s, 5.12.1956, Sydney, N.S.W., Australia'. The Australian team (with Marlene Matthews in place of Shirley Strickland) broke the 4 x 200m & 4 x 220 yards world records in Sydney 4 days after winning the gold medal in the Womens 4 x 100m relay at the 1956 Melbourne Olympics
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Betty Cuthbert's Commemorative Plaque: Plaque with 'The Amateur Athletic Union of Australia' medallion, over crossed Union Jack & Stars and Stripes, with plate engraved 'British Empire & Commonwealth v U.S.A., Sydney 1956', window mounted with colour photograph of Betty Cuthbert, overall 65 x 50 cm
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1956 Melbourne Olympics: Collection including Participation Medal, Olympic Flag fom Olympic Village, LP records - Opening Ceremony (3), Closing Ceremony (4), Massed Bands && RAAF Band;cushion, books (9), booklets && ephemera (10);Royal Albert teacup, ashtrays (3), swap cards, Olympic bricks (6), few magazines & newspapers
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1956 Melbourne Olympics: Collection including juicer, metal ashtray decorated with kangaroo, car badge, LP records for Opening & Closing Ceremonies, carry bag' Official Report, toy stopwatch, Cadburys tin, silk scarf && handkerchief;embroidered doily, folk-art drinks tray
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1956 Olympics: Small collection with Official Report, programmes (3), ticket & brochure. Fair/G condition
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1956 Official Badge For Gymnastics Official, with blue enamel border, silver background, maroon ribbon with two white stripes & 'Team Official', numbered 1347 on reverse
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1956 Badges, noted Visitor, Olympic rings over boomerang && '1956';team badges for Great Britain, Republic of China (scarce!), Japan && Australia;plus Polish team badge for 1968. Mainly G/VG
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1956 Melbourne Olympics - Royal Box Ticket, Main stadium at MCG 28 November 1956, issued to Mrs Lance Townsend. Extremely rare - we have not offered one of these Royal Box tickets before
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'Australian Sporting Legends - Betty Cuthbert Tribute', display comprising large group photograph, window mounted with 57 signatures including John Newcombe, Herb Elliott, Ron Clarke, John Landy, Louise Sauvage, Evonne Goolagong-Cawley, Alex Jesaulenko, Nick Farr-Jones, Eddie Charlton, David Campese, Ian Chappell, John Famechon, Murray Rose, Dennis Lillee, Tracey Wickham, Richie Benaud, Bob Skilton, Rob de Castella, Tony Roche, Ron Barassi, Darren Beadman, Andrew Gaze, Sir Jack Brabham, and Betty Cuthbert…
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Brass Plaque, 29 cm diameter, with decoration of dancer & musicians, engraved 'Korean Olympic Comm, 1956'. Ex Hugh Weir, Australia's International Olympic Committee member 1946-75
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Car Number Plates: Pair of Olympics car Number Plates, with '1956' at top, 'VIC' at left, Olympic rings in colour and number '316'. Good condition (some wear & repainted) - extremely rare in pairs
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Olympic Chauffeur's Uniform, comprising cap with Olympic rings badge on front, skirt, blouse & jacket
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Line Marker, showing on lid 'Olympic Games/ (Olympic rings)/ Linemaster'. Unusual and scarce
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1956 Olympics Coffee Table, that breaks down into 3 pieces, the top with 'XVIth Olympiad, 22 November - 8 December, 1956 (Olympic rings torch & map of Australia), Melbourne, Australia'
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1956 Olympics Glasses, noted large glasses (6), small glasses (6), glasses with handles (6), Olympic Pageant glasses (6)
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1956 Olympics Scarves, three different designs, all framed
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1956 Olympics Cushions, collection of four different, plus Olympic pillows (2)
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1956 Olympics Badges, noted 1956 Lux & Lifebuoy Soap '1956 Olympic Games badges' [9/20 + 1 spare], tin flag badge for hurdling, plus 2 others
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1956 Melbourne Olympics: Cup, Saucer & Plate, made by Roslyn Fine Bone China, England. Scarce
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1956 Melbourne Olympics: 'The Official Report of the Organizing Committee for the Games of the XVIth Olympiad, Melbourne, 1956' [Melbourne, 1958], 760pp, good condition (dust jacket tatty)
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Olympic Stamps & Envelopes: 1956-2008 collection in album, noted signed items (15) including Murray Rose, Ian Thorpe, Debbie Watson, Kerri Pottharst, Libby Trickett, Suzy Balogh
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1968 Mexico Olympics: Film Poster for 'The Olympics Mexico' by Columbia Pictures, 68 x 102 cm
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Carry Bags, noted 1972 Munich, 1980 Moscow (3 different), 1984 La, 1975 Track & Field Championships
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Wedgwood: 1972 Munich black basalt plate, 1976 Montreal group with jasper plate, Queen's ware plate, topaz tankard && glass tankard;plus Webb Corbett crystal goblet
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1976 Montreal Olympics: Illuminated sign, 'The most familiar face at the Olympics/ Omega', made by Rota Colour Pty Ltd, Sydney, size 41 x 51 cm
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Olympic Clothing: Collection of official & souvenir clothing, noted t-shirts, singlets, jackets, windcheaters, raincoats, leotards, 1992 & 1996 clothing ex weightlifter Steven Kettner, mostly Australian, some other countries
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Australian Olympic Legends, set of 6 Australia Post displays, with FDCs signed by Shirley Strickland, Dawn Fraser, Herb Elliott, Murray Rose & Marjorie Jackson, and thumb-print of Betty Cuthbert. Each numbered 952/200, all framed & glazed (one with glass broken)
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Participation Medals, 1992 Barcelona Participation Medal, in burnished copper, 70 mm diameter, in original velvet presentation pouch, plus 1996 Atlanta Participation Medal, in bronze, 60 mm diameter, in velvet pouch inside original box
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1996 Melbourne Olympics Bid: Group with street banners (7) & bunting. Plus various Olympics calendars
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2000 Sydney Olympic Torch, aluminium and stainless steel, curved, 78 cm tall. Used in torch relay
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2000 Sydney Olympics Collection, noted programmes (31), coins, badges/pins, videos, jigsaw puzzle, street banners, various magazines && ephemera;newspapers, Sydney 2000 official poster, Opening Ceremony case & drink cooler (both signed), Prime Minister's dinner plate, volunteer uniform, Olympic Club items, stamp albums, newsletters, clothing, signed T-shirt, Paralympics items
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Prototype 2000 Sydney Olympic Torch, similar to issued design, with Sydney 2000 logos applied as decals, perforated protector over burner, and aluminium foil inside top of stainless steel tube. (Tip of tube bent). With original box marked 'Olympic Prototype' & 'Op#1'
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Prototype 2000 Sydney Olympic Torch, similar to issued design, with Sydney 2000 logos applied as decals, and different heater coil. With original box marked 'Olympic Prototype', 'Op#2' & 'Display Only'. This prototype believed to be the one carried by Herb Elliott at the official launch of the Torch design in March 1999
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Olympic Games Collection, with items from 2004 Athens, 2008 Beijing & 2012 London, including various souvenirs, magazines & ephemera, newspapers, stamp albums etc. Noted Ian Thorpe signed underpants
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2004 Official Australian Olympic Gold Medallist Personally Signed First Day Covers Collection', set of 17 signed Australia Post FDCs in album, with signatures of Ian Thorpe (2 - 16 Aug && 18 Aug);Womens 4 x 100m Freestyle Relay - Jodie Henry, Lisbeth Lenton, Petria Thomas && Alice Mills;Sara Carrigan, Petria Thomas, Suzanne Balogh, Jodie Henry, Anna Meares, James Tomkins && Drew Ginn;Grant Hackett, Womens 4 x 100m Medley Relay - Petria Thomas, Jodie Henry, Giaan Rooney && Leisel Jones;Chantelle Newbery,…
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2006 Doha Asian Games Torch, white aluminium and red embossed leather, 73 cm tall. VG condition
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Tennis Collectables, noted c1880 Us trade card for Invincible Stoves, postcards (2), boxed set of 7 enamelled tennis buttons, sequin embroidered 'Tennis Club' badge, book 'My Game' by Lew Hoad (signed), various tennis badges (5), pewter mug, tennis trophies (2)
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Jelena Dokic, tennis top & skirt, both signed by Jelena Dokic, window mounted, framed & glazed, overall 89 x 130 cm. [Proceeds to Kids Under Cover]
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Pat Rafter & John Newcombe, display with signed photographs of each tennis champion, window mounted, framed & glazed, overall 80 x 60 cm. With CoA. [Proceeds to Kids Under Cover]
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