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Auction House:
Leski Auctions Pty. Ltd.
Number of lots recorded:96
Lots with images:96
Prices available:96
Category:
Sporting - Olympics and Other Games
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*** Mexico City 1968 Summer Olympics Gold Winner's Medal The Mexico Gold Medal awarded to Australia's Maureen Caird for the 80m Hurdles, gilt silver, 60 mm, 125gms, originally designed by Guiseppe Cassioli. The front inscribed 'XIX Olimpiada Mexico 1968' and… ***
*** 1956 Melbourne, XVI Summer Olympics: Tony Marchant's 1956 Melbourne Olympics Gold Winner's Medal, for First place in the 2000m Tandem Cycling. Designed by Giuseppi Cassioli, minted by K.G.Luke of Melbourne, 52 mm diameter. Fine condition, in original… ***
*** 1956 Melbourne, XVI Summer Olympics: 1956 Olympic Torch, metal, 42 cm tall, legend at top '1956: Olympia - Melbourne: XVI Olympiad'. Provenance: Philip Miskin, the Commandant of the Olympic Village. Extremely rare, the Olympic spirit was beautifully… ***
*** 1960 Rome Olympics, gold medal awarded to John Konrads for first place in the 1500 metres men's Freestyle; minted by Artistice Fiorenti in Florence and in the original cream coloured case of presentation. Konrads established a new Olympic record of 17… ***
*** 1960 Rome, XVII Summer Olympics: silver second place Winners medal, 68 mm diameter, with bronze metal wreath with name of sport 'Nuoto' (Swimming), and bronze chain of olive leaves (the medal was presented without chain to the winners of team events).… ***
*** John Konrads' Archive: Passport 1958-68; fan letters (many 100s) received by John and Ilsa from Australia and overseas; letters home (c50) ; tele grams, some re 1960 Olympics gold medal; Natal Chart and interpretation (26pp) ; letters re University of… ***
*** 1960 Rome Olympics, bronze medal awarded to John Konrads for Third place in the 4 x 200 metres men's Freestyle Relay; with bronze metal wreath with the name of the sport 'Nuoto' (swimming) designed by Giuseppe Cassioli, minted by Artistice Fiorenti in… ***
*** 1960 Rome Olympics, Bronze Medal awarded to John Konrads for Third place in the 400 metres Freestyle; with bronze metal wreath with name of sport 'Nuoto' (Swimming) designed by Giuseppe Cassioli, minted by Artistice Fiorenti in Florence and in the… ***
*** 1964 Tokyo Olympics, bronze winner's medal, with ribbon, 62 mm diameter, in original presentation case. Very attractive and scarce. 1964 Tokyo Olympics Diploma (39 x 39 cm), inscribed 'Kilborn, Pamela, Australia. 3rd, Athletics - 80 M Hurdles - Women',… ***
*** 1968 Mexico Olympics, silver winner's medal, with ribbon, 60 mm diameter, bar engraved '80mts. Con Obstaculos', in original presentation case. Very attractive and scarce. 1968 Mexico Olympics Diploma (31 x 31 cm), inscribed 'Pamela Kilborn, Pamela,… ***
*** 1948 London, XIV Summer Olympics: 1948 Olympic Torch, metal, 41 cm tall, legend at top 'XIVth Olympiad 1948: Olympia to London/ with Thanks to the Bearer'; plus 1948 Participation medal, in bronze, designed by Bertram Mackennal & John Pinches, minted by… ***
*** 1964 Tokyo Olympics Official torch, used in the torch relay. Manufactured by Nippon Light Metal Co., the bowl is engraved 'XVII Olympiad Tokyo 1964' with a set of Olympic rings, and the lower portion of the cylinder bears the Tokyo Games logo and reads… ***
*** 1968 Carlton Premiership Medal, front design of a footballer by Andor Meszaros (1900-72, who had also designed the 1956 Melbourne Olympic Games medals), reverse shows players names in their positions, surrounded by text 'Victorian Football League/ Carlton… ***
*** 1936 Berlin, XI Summer Olympics: 1936 Olympic Torch (first Olympic Torch), made from steel by Krupp, designed by Carl Diem, comprising shaft with handguard, 27 cm tall. Legend around top ' Als Dank Dem Trager / Organisations- Komitee Fur Die XI. Olympiade… ***
*** 1908 London, IV Summer Olympics: the Alan Noble collection: 1908 London Olympics - Diploma, 36 x 26 cm, inscribed 'A.M.Noble, Member of the English Team, Winner of first prize for Hockey, at the Olympic Games London, 1908', and signed by Lord Desbrough,… ***
*** 1938 3rd British Empire Games in Sydney, silver winner's medal 'British Empire Games/Australia/1938', octagonal, 63 x 63 mm. Very attractive and scarce ***
*** 1938 Commonwealth Games in Sydney, Gold Winner's Medal 'British Empire Games/Australia/1938', octagonal, 63 x 63 mm. The 1938 British Empire Games was the 3rd British Empire Games. Held in Sydney, from 5?12 February, they were timed to coincide with… ***
*** 1896 Athens Summer Olympics Gilt Bronze Participation Medal, gifted to prominent officials and elite athletes from this historic Olympiad, the offered medal is by W. Pittner, Austria is extremely scarce. The design is identical to the solid bronze and… ***
*** Cushion designed for the presentation of 1956 Melbourne Olympics badges, including an official badge with a blue enamel border, numbered '1589' on the reverse team badges including Argentina, Australia, Austria, Belgium, Canada, Colombia, Ethiopia, Fiji,… ***
*** 1984 Los Angeles, XXIII Summer Olympics: 1984 Olympic Torch, brass-finished aluminium with tan leather handle, bowl portrays Olympic rings, motto and La Memorial Coliseum Stadium, 59 cm tall. Flame lit in Olympia, Greece on May 7 1984, and it arrived in… ***
*** Ian Browne's gold medal for the '1958 VI British Empire and Commonwealth Games, Cardiff, Wales', engraved on the reverse 'Cycling, 10 Mile, Track', with its original presentation case ***
*** 2000 Sydney Olympics: 2000 Paralympics Gold Medal, designed by Stuart Devlin, 70 mm diameter, front featuring Opera House & Sydney Harbour Bridge, reverse featuring Paralympics logo. Presented to Sue-Ellen Lovett, Director of Sydney Paralympic Organising… ***
*** Ian Browne's 1962 British Commonwealth games in Perth, bronze Winner's medal, with chain, '1962 VII British Empire and Commonwealth Games/ Perth/ Western Australia', engraved on reverse 'Cycling/ 1000 Metres/ Sprint/ I.S.Browne/ Australia', 58 mm diameter… ***
*** 1996 Atlanta, x XVI Summer Olympics: 1996 Olympic Torch, aluminium and pecan wood, cylindrical shape, 80 cm tall. (designed by Peter Mastroganis, the 22 silver reeds on the upper half represent the 22 cities which hosted the Summer games since 1896; the… ***
*** 1982 Commonwealth Games in Brisbane, gold winner's medal, with original ribbon, reads '1982 Xii Commonwealth Games/ Brisbane/ Australia', 58 mm diameter, in original presentation case. ***
*** Car Number plates: pair of Olympics car Number plates, with '1956' at top, 'Vic' at left, Olympic rings in colour and number '225'. Very good condition - extremely rare in pairs. Ex Philip Miskin, the Commandant of the Olympic Village. (2) ***
*** 1956 Melbourne, XVI Summer Olympics: 'XVI Olympiad, Melbourne, Identity Card', ex the 14 year-old John Konrads ***
*** 1956 Olympics Tickets, huge collection comprising opening Ceremony (1); Athletics (46); Basketball (190); Boxing (6); football (95); Hockey (1); swimming (57); Weightlifting (85); Wrestling (239); Closing Ceremony (21) & Complimentary (2). Poor/Fair… ***
*** John Konrad's 1958 British Commonwealth Games in Cardiff, gold winner's medal, '1958 VI.British Empire and Commonwealth Games, Cardiff, Wales', 55 mm diameter, engraved on reverse 'Swimming/ Men/ 1650 Yds./ Freestyle' in original presentation box ***
*** John Konrad's 1958 British Commonwealth Games in Cardiff, gold winner's medal, '1958 VI.British Empire and Commonwealth Games, Cardiff, Wales', 55 mm diameter, engraved on reverse 'Swimming/ Men/ 4 x 220 Yds./ Relay' ***
*** 2000 Sydney Olympics: 2000 Olympic Torch, aluminium and stainless steel, curved, 78 cm tall, used in torch relay. ***
*** 1956 Melbourne Olympics official car number plate #187 with 'VIC' and the Olympic Rings in colour; very fine original condition. Endorsed verso in pencil 'Billy Holt's number plate in Melbourne'. When Ej Billy Holt (1883-1972), a chief organiser of the… ***
*** 2000 Paralympic Torch, aluminium and stainless steel, curved, 74 cm tall, used in 2000 Paralympic Torch Relay. Rare - only the second paralympic torch we have offered. ***
*** 1938 3rd British Empire Games in Sydney, bronze winner's medal 'British Empire Games/Australia/1938', octagonal, 63 x 63 mm. Very attractive and scarce ***
*** 2000 Sydney Olympics: 2000 Olympic Torch, aluminium and stainless steel, curved, 78 cm tall, used in the torch relay ***
*** 1956 Olympics Invitations: exceptional collection of Invitations to Vip Olympic events, noted 27 Oct. Luncheon at Ballarat Olympic Village; 28 Oct. Reception (Melbourne Olympic Attaches' Committee); 2nd Nov. Dinner ball; 10 Nov. Luncheon (VATC); 16 Nov.… ***
*** 1934 2nd British Empire Games in London, gold winner's medal 'British Empire Games/England/1934', engraved on reverse 'Boxing, Middle-Weight, 1st', 50 mm diameter, in original presentation case. V ery attractive and scarce. Won by Alf Shawyer of England ***
*** 1960 Olympics group, noted programmes (5) ; 'Roma Per Le Olimpiadi' by Coni (Rome, 1954); 'Olympiad 1960' edited by Cesare (Milan, 1958); Olympic Appeals Fund dinner menu (Wollongong) ; Rome 1960 swimming handbook; 'Australian Olympic Games Team, Rome… ***
*** Group with Pam Kilborn-Ryan's Australian blazer, with Australian coat-of-arms and 'Olympic Games 1964' embroidered on pocket; official badge for competitor in original case; Participation medal in wooden box; scrapbook of press clippings; books and… ***
*** 2000 Sydney Olympics: 2000 Olympic Torch, aluminium and stainless steel, curved, 78 cm tall, used by 1956 gold medallist Ian Browne in torch relay, with photograph of Ian Browne running with torch ***
*** 1956 Olympics group, noted nice Colgate-Palmolive box; swimming and diving results (36 pages) ; letterhead (40 sheets) ; tele grams (11) ; postcard of swimming team; Olympic village Visitor's Pass and Visitor's dining Pass; souvenir programme; 'Map of… ***
*** Diploma: 'Diploma, Olympic Games Melbourne 1956', awarded to 'Shiekh Gabriel Gemayel, international Olympic Committee', with printed signatures of Avery Brundage (IOC President), Robert Menzies (Australian Prime Minister) & W. S. Kent-Hughes (Chairman of… ***
*** 1956 Melbourne, x VI Summer Olympics: 1956 Football Official's collection, ex Charles Dodd, Secretary of Australian Soccer Football Association. - 1956 Official badge for Football Official, blue enamel border, bronze background, and dark blue ribbon… ***
*** 1956 Melbourne Olympics official car number plate #187 with 'VIC' and the Olympic Rings in colour; very fine original condition. Endorsed verso in pencil 'Billy Holt's number plate in Melbourne'.  ***
*** 2000 Sydney Olympics: 2000 Olympic Torch, aluminium and stainless steel, curved, 78 cm tall, used in torch relay. Ex Australian Olympian Dr. Warwick Selvey (discus and shot put, 1960 and 1964 Olympics, one of only a handful of Olympians to run in both… ***
*** Programmes: Duplicated range of 1956 Melbourne programmes, comprising opening Ceremony, Association football (25), Athletics (27), Basketball (5), Boxing (22), Canoeing (5), cycling (18), Gymnastics (4), Hockey (18), modern Pentathlon (5), Rowing (14),… ***
*** Diploma: 'Diploma, Olympic Games Melbourne 1956', awarded to 'W.S.Hirst', with printed signatures of Avery Brundage (IOC President), Robert Menzies (Australian Prime Minister) and W.S.Kent-Hughes (Chairman of the Organising Committee), size 58 x 44 cm.… ***
*** 2000 Sydney Olympics: 2000 Olympic Torch, aluminium and stainless steel, curved, 78 cm tall, used in torch relay, with perspex stand. ***
*** 2000 Olympic Torch, aluminium and stainless steel, curved, 78 cm tall, used by 1956 gold medallist Ian Browne in torch relay. ***
*** Maureen Caird's 1968 Olympic Games 1968 Mexico City Australian Team blazer, Australian Athletics Team singlet and Australian Team carry bag with her initials 'M.C.' stencilled on the side. (3 items). The blazer, made for the team by 'Tee Dee' bears an… ***
*** 2008 Beijing Olympics: Official Torch, red and grey anodized aluminum, 72 cm tall, with original presentation box. Superb condition. A total of 433 competitors competed for Australia at the 2008 Summer Olympics in Beijing. The team was Australia's second… ***
*** Sydney 2000 replica Olympic Torch, aluminium and stainless steel, in perspex display case with details of the Torch's inspiration, design and technical aspects, limited edition 821/2000, overall 54 x 89 cm ***
*** 'Inspiration - 17 Days in Sydney', display comprising Australian Olympic Flag individually hand-signed by all gold medallists, individual and team members, 55 signatures including Cathy freeman, Susie O'Neill and Keiren Perkins, limited edition 116/250,… ***
*** 1950 4th British Empire Games in Auckland, bronze winner's medal 'British Empire Games/1950', 64 mm diameter, engraved on reverse 'Four Oar shell (with Cox)'. ***
*** 1962 British Commonwealth Games in Perth, gold winner's medal, with chain, '1962 VII British Empire and Commonwealth Games/ Perth/ Western Australia', engraved on reverse 'Athletics/ Women/ 80 Metres Hurdles/ P.Kilborn/ Australia', 58 mm diameter, in… ***
*** Olympic Flag, from the Commandant's Office, white with Olympic rings in colour, made by Evan Evans of Melbourne, size 186 x 90 cm. Ex Philip Miskin, the Commandant of the Olympic Village. ***
*** Hungary: Hungarian Flag, that flew at the Olympic Village, with centre cut out in protest at the Soviet invasion of Hungary. Flag made by Evan Evans of Melbourne, overall 180 x 113 cm. Unique - the actual flag that was vandalised. Ex Philip Miskin, the… ***
*** Tony Marchant's 1956 Melbourne Olympics Blazer, green wool, with beautiful embroidered pocket '(Australian Coat-Of-Arms)/ (Olympic Rings)/Olympic Games 1956', made by David Lack of Melbourne, label endorsed 'A.Marchant/ No.5721'. ***
*** 1996 Atlanta, XXVI Summer Olympics: 1996 Olympic Torch, aluminium and pecan wood, cylindrical shape, 80 cm tall. (Designed by Peter Mastroganis. The 22 silver reeds on the upper half represent the 22 cities which hosted the Summer Games since 1896; the… ***
*** 2000 Paralympics Silver Medal, designed by Stuart Devlin, 70 mm diameter, front featuring Opera House & Sydney Harbour Bridge, reverse featuring Paralympics logo. Presented to Sue-Ellen Lovett, Director of Sydney Paralympic Organising Committee, and a… ***
*** 1962 Commonwealth Games in Perth, bronze winner's medal, with chain, '1962 VII British Empire and Commonwealth Games/ Perth/ Western Australia', engraved on reverse 'Fencing/ Sabre/ individual/ J.Andru/ Canada', 58 mm diameter. Very attractive and scarce.… ***
*** 1962 British Commonwealth Games in Perth, gold winner's medal, with chain, '1962 VII British Empire and Commonwealth Games/ Perth/ Western Australia', engraved on reverse 'Athletics/ Women/ Long Jump/ P.Kilborn/ Australia', 58 mm diameter, in original… ***
*** 2000 Olympic Torch, aluminium and stainless steel, curved, 78 cm tall, used in torch relay, with perspex stand. ***
*** 1962 British Commonwealth Games in Perth, gold winner's medal, with chain, '1962 VII British Empire and Commonwealth Games/ Perth/ Western Australia', engraved on reverse 'Athletics/ Women/ Long Jump/ P.Kilborn/ Australia', 58 mm diameter, in original… ***
*** Tony Marchant's 1956 Melbourne Olympics Australian Cycling Shirt, white with green/gold/green horizontal stripes, and embroidered badge showing Australian Coat-of-Arms inside map of Australia. Shirt with some holes and toning, though a remarkable survivor. ***
*** 1936 Australian Olympic Team: 'Souvenir, Australian Olympic Team 1936' (Sydney, 1936), 16pp, signed by the entire team, 34 athletes and 6 officials, including Jack Metcalfe (only medallist - bronze in triple jump), Gerald Backhouse, Dunc Gray, Cecil… ***
*** 1956 Melbourne, XVI Summer Olympics: Olympics car number plate, with '1956' at top, 'Vic' at left, Olympic rings and the number '338', Also 1970s car number plates from Mississippi, Kansas and Ri (Rhode Island?). (4 items) ***
*** Olympics car number plate, with '1956' at top, 'Vic' at left, Olympic rings and the number '305', good condition ***
*** 1958 British Commonwealth Games in Cardiff, Gold Winner's Medal, engraved on reverse 'Rowing/Four-Oar/Shell/(Coxs'Less)', hallmarked silver gilt, 54 mm diameter, 80.88 grams. The gold medal in the Coxs'less Fours was won by England, who defeated Canada… ***
*** 1896 Athens Olympics, bronze participation medal; 50 mm; designed by N. Lytras; seated Nike holding laurel wreath over phoenix emerging from flames, Acropolis in background. Lovely condition. ***
*** 1930 1st British Empire Games in Hamilton, Participation medal 'British Empire Games Hamilton/Canada/1930', bronze and enamel, oval shaped, 3.9 x 5 cm ***
*** Diploma: 'Diploma, Olympic Games Melbourne 1956', unused, with printed signatures of Avery Brundage, Robert Menzies and W.S.Kent-Hughes, size 58 x 44 cm. ***
*** 1956 Olympic Torch Fuel Pack, in fine condition in original cardboard tube (unopened) with instructions printed on outside. Made by W'co Ltd, Pyrotechnic Engineers, Salisbury, UK. ***
*** 1968 Olympic Torch, sheet metal, silver colour, part of shaft made of wood, 52 cm tall. Used in the Torch relay in Mexico. Some wear. ***
*** 1982 Commonwealth Games in Brisbane, silver winner's medal, with original ribbon, '1982 Xii Commonwealth Games/ Brisbane/ Australia', 58 mm diameter, in original presentation case ***
*** Sydney 2000 Olympic Torch, aluminium and stainless steel, in perspex display case with details of the Torch's inspiration, design & technical aspects, limited edition 423/2000 created to replicate the torches carried by the Torchbearers, overall 54 x 89… ***
*** Diploma: 'Diploma, Olympic Games Melbourne 1956', unused, with printed signatures of Avery Brundage, Robert Menzies & W.S.Kent-Hughes, size 58 x 44 cm. ***
*** 1930 1st British Empire Games in Hamilton, Participation medal 'British Empire Games Hamilton/Canada/1930', bronze and enamel, oval shaped, 39 x 50 mm, in original presentation case. Very attractive and scarce ***
*** 1934 2nd British Empire Games in London, bronze winner's medal 'British Empire Games/England/1934', engraved on reverse 'Lawn Bowling, pair, 3rd', 50 mm diameter, in original presentation case. Very attractive and scarce ***
*** 1994 Commonwealth Games in Victoria (Canada), silver winner's medal, with original loop and ring, 'XV Commonwealth Games/ 1994/ XV Jeux du Commonwealth/ Victoria - Canada', and engraved on reverse 'Athletics - mens 400 Metre Hurdles', silvered bronze, 55… ***
*** 1964 Tokyo Olympics group, noted complete set of swimming programmes (13) with Konrads' personal notes; Olympic Appeals Fund luncheon menu (Sydney) ; various books (8) including 'Tokyo Olympics Official Souvenir' and 'Official Handbook to Tokyo Olympics';… ***
*** 1956 Melbourne, XVI Summer Olympics: 1956 Olympic Torch, aluminium, 46 cm tall. Unauthorized reproduction ***
*** Olympic medal Winners - Athletics: collection of autographs on pieces, noted Jackson Scholz (USA - 1920, 1924 and 1928) ; Abel Kiviat (USA - 1912) ; Mikio Oda (Japan - 1924 and 1928) ; Erik Byhlen (Sweden - 1924 and 1928) ; Edvin wide (Sweden - 1920, 1924… ***
*** Diploma: 'Diploma, Olympic Games Melbourne 1956', unused, with printed signatures of Avery Brundage, Robert Menzies and W.S. Kent-Hughes, size 58 x 44 cm. ***
*** 1956 Olympics Blazer, blue wool, double-breasted, with Olympic Rings embroidered on pocket in five colours, made by W.G. Wardrop of Melbourne, name tag inside endorsed 'P.P. Miskin, 11/9/56', ex Philip Miskin, the Commandant of the Olympic Village. ***
*** 1948 London Olympics: Australian Team blazer. Green wool with gold trim, coat of arms and 'Olympic Games 1948' embroidered to pocket. Ownership label sewn behind left lapel '4416 - Armstrong'. ***
*** 2004 Athens Olympics: Official Torch, magnesium and olive wood, 66 cm tall, inspired by the olive tree's leaf, used in torch relay. Australian athletes have competed in every Summer Olympic Games of the modern era. The Australian Olympic Committee sent a… ***
*** 1954 British Empire Games in Vancouver, gold winner's medal '1954 V.British Empire and Commonwealth Games, Vancouver, Canada', gold-plated sterling silver, 55 mm diameter, engraved on reverse 'Weight Lifting/ mid.heavy-weight/ Keevil Daly'. Ex Canada's… ***
*** 1962 British Commonwealth Games in Perth, bronze winner's medal, with silvered laurel leaf chain, '1962 VII British Empire and Commonwealth Games/ Perth/ Western Australia', not engraved, 58 mm diameter. Very attractive and scarce ***
*** John Konrads' official Australian uniform T-shirt, with badge on pocket '(kangaroo), Rome 1960, Australia, (Olympic rings) ', Made By Speedo ***
*** Diploma: 'Diploma, Olympic Games Melbourne 1956', unused, with printed signatures of Avery Brundage, Robert Menzies and W.S.Kent-Hughes, size 58 x 44 cm. ***
*** 1896 Athens, I Summer Olympics: 1896 Olympics Poster: 'Scribner's - April - the Olympic Games and Their Revival.', artwork by Hy Mayer, letterpress with line block illustration, linen backed, size 35 x 46 cm. This poster, with its classic illustration,… ***
*** Ian Browne's 1964 Tokyo Olympics Blazer, green nylon, with beautiful embroidered pocket '(Australian Coat-Of- Arms)/ (Olympic Rings)/Olympic Games 1964', made by David Lack of Melbourne, label endorsed 'I. Browne/ No.5695'. ***
*** 2000 Sydney Olympics: Sydney Olympic Park Path of Champions, large circular plaque, 75 cm diameter, 'John Konrads, Born 1942 Riga, Latvia. Olympic Champion 1960, 1500m Freestyle, Rome. Club Bankstown. John Konrads Won the 1500m, Achieved a Bronze Medal in… ***
*** Diploma: 'Diploma, Olympic Games Melbourne 1956', unused, with printed signatures of Avery Brundage, Robert Menzies & W.S.Kent-Hughes, size 58 x 44 cm. ***
*** 2004 Athens Olympics: 2004 Olympic Torch, magnesium and olive wood, 66 cm tall, inspired by the olive tree's leaf, used in torch relay. ***