Impressive Olympic collection included - Official 1948 London Olympics Torch (unused condition) transformed into a lamp in 1950's, a original Italian made - Discobolus Statue from Olympic Games London 1948 made my Fontanini - marked on base "Depose Italy 102" with a spider mark, original 1948 Brown Brothers Press Photo represented John Mark torch bearer(RRR), one original brass uniface pattern/probe medal (RRR) 1948 Olympic Games London + second XIV Olympics medal.
The Olympic torch is in unused condition, no signs of flames inside.
I am selling the all collection. I don't sale separately objects.
Torch/lamp high:46cm.
Torch only high:41cm.
Wooden base diameter:21.5cm.
Statue high:26cm. Discobolus figure only high:18cm
Press photo measurements: 25x20.5cm.
Brass Medal diameter: 27mm.
Second white metal medal size:55x45mm.
The torch from the first post-World War II Summer Games
Historic official 1948 London Olympics torch, comprised of aluminum alloy, measuring 16″ in length and 5″ at its widest point, designed by Ralph Lavers. The upper part is designed in the shape of a cauldron with three ‘cut-outs’ of the Olympic rings, encircled below by the inscription, “Olympia to London, with thanks to the bearer: XIVth Olympiad 1948.” Includes its black burner cup. The torch exhibits scattered light scuffs and dings.
The Olympic flame was lit in Olympia, Greece, on July 17, 1948, and traveled a total of 3,365 km before reaching the opening ceremony at Wembley Stadium on July 29. The 1948 Olympics in London represented the first Summer Games since 1936 after a twelve-year hiatus due to World War II. The total number of torches manufactured was 1,688. A desirable, classically designed torch from the second-ever Olympic torch relay.
The Discobolus was chosen for the 1948 Olympic Games to represent the classical ideal of athleticism. It was meant to be a permanent, iconic figure rather than just a fleeting image of the time.
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