Part 3 (Lots 112 - 170)

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PARIS, 2nd OLYMPIC GAMES, 1900
The 1900 Paris Olympic Games were held in conjunction with the World’s Exposition.
They played only a minor role. There were athletes who didn’t know that the events they
participated in were Olympic Games events. Few items relate directly to the Games.
For this reason we are also offering items commemorating the World’s Exposition.
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112. Salt Lake City 2002 Winter. Tall Plush Mascot Coal the Bear.
About 66cm (26”) tall. EF. ($125)
c113. Athens 2004. Plush Mascots Phevos and Athena. Multicolor, 46cm
(18.1”) tall. EF. ($150)
114. Athens 2004. Pair of Stand-Up Mascots Phevos and Athena.
Multicolor, 27cm (10.6”) tall. EF. ($100)
115. Athens 2004. Paralympic Plush Seahorse Mascot. Multicolor,
46.5cm (18”) tall. EF. ($90)
c116. Torino 2006 Winter. Pair of Neve and Glitz Mascot Picture
Frames. Plush mascots, 15.5cm (6.1’) tall, round or square plush
picture frame. EF. (2 pcs.) ($125)
117. Torino 2006 Winter. Mascot Aster the Snowflake, Plush Mascot
of the Paralympic Winter Games. Lt. blue, 13cm (5.2”). EF. ($90)
c118. Beijing 2008. Set of the Fuwa Mascots - Five Plush Mascots.
Multicolor, 30cm (11.8”) tall. In their original packaging. EF. (5 pcs.)
($250)
ATHENS, 1st OLYMPIC GAMES, 1896
c119. Cased Bronze Second Place Winner’s Medal. Bronze, 50mm, by
J. Chaplain. Laureated head of Zeus facing holding winged statue
of Victory with laurel branch on globe. Rev. View of Acropolis and
Parthenon between Olympic legend. First place winners of the 43 events
received a silver medal, second place winners a bronze medal. No gold
medals were awarded in the first Olympic Games. Toned EF, in original
red velvet-lined presentation case. Very rare. ($32,500)
120. Participation Medal. Bronze, 50mm, by N. Lytras. Seated Nike
holding laurel wreath, phoenix rising out of flames, Acropolis in
background. Rev. 5-line Green legend in laurel wreath. Unc., in
original round case. ($2,250)
121. Autograph of James B. Connolly, First Winner in the Athens
Olympic Games. 4 lines 1924 text in black ink, card 9.2x6.4cm
(3.6”x2.5”). Connolly won Triple Jump on April 6, 1896. EF. ($350)
c122. Rare Olympic Games Silver Plaque. Hallmarked silver, 41x59mm,
by F. Vernon. Winged goddess scattering laurel branches over Paris
exposition grounds. Rev. Victorious athlete standing on podium
inscribed “Exercises Physiques et Sports”, official name of the Paris
1900 Olympic Games. EF. ($2,500)
123. Shooting Winner’s Plaque. Silvered bronze, 41x59mm, by F. Vernon.
Winged goddess scattering laurel branches over Paris exposition
grounds. Rev. Victorious athlete standing on podium inscribed with
the Olympic Games shooting event “CONCOURS DE TIR/VII
CONCOURS/NATIONAL”. Polished on obverse, EF. ($1,800)
123a. Official Olympic Shooting Event Participation Medal. Bronze,
44mm, by Charles Marey. Winged female holding fallen soldier.
Rev. French rooster on panel, 8-line French legend above. This medal
belonged to Monsieur Moitin-Langlois of Neufchatel whose accompanying
diploma we offer in lot 126. EF. ($500)
124. World’s Fair Bronze Award Medal. Bronze, 61mm, by Chaplain.
Head of French Republic r. Rev. Male with torch carried by female.
Since no participation medals were made, collectors like to add this medal to
their collections. EF. ($350)
124a. Official Commemorative Paris 1900 Exposition Medal. Bronze,
53mm, by G. Lemaire. Seated female personifying Paris. Rev. Panel
over airship, camera, anvil, etc. The medal was given to buyers of “L’
Exposition de Paris 1900”, see lot 127, Vol. 1, p. 38. EF. ($150)
125. Commemorative Entry to the Paris 1900 World’s Fair Pin.
Silvered bronze, 25mm. View of Entry to the World’s Fair, legend
below. EF. Rare. ($300)
c126. Diploma for Excellence and Participation in 13 Events at the
International (Olympic) Shooting Competition, 1900. 32.5x50cm
(12.8”x19.7”). Legend and 5 signatures of the Shooting Committee,
winged angel carrying fallen soldier at l. The participant competed in
13 different shooting events ranging from 10th to 144th place which earned
him the overall 17th Place for Excellence. The shooting participation medal
in lot 123a belongs to this diploma. Center fold, tear at top and bottom,
marginal creases, lt. browning, VF. Rare diploma. ($4,000)
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127. (Books) L’Exposition de Paris 1900. The Paris Exposition 1900. 3
Volumes, 316pp., 324pp. and 324pp., richly illustrated, many full- and
double-page plates, some in color. Front color covers in Vol. 1 and 3
(see back cover of this catalog). Paris, Montgredien et C., Editors. In
French language, 28.2x37.5cm (11.1”x14.8”). Detailed report on all
aspects of the Paris 1900 World’s Exposition. Also includes articles
on Olympic Games events as gymnastics, yachting, automobiles,
balloons, stamps and postcards, judges badges, commemorative
medal, etc. A wealth of information, bound in green half leather and
linen, spine with raised bands, scuffed, contents EF. (3 vols.) ($900)
128. Official Report. Paris 1900. Picard, Alfred. Rapport Général
Administratif et Technique. Vol. VI. Paris, 1903. 329pp., 58
photographic plates, 19.8x29cm (7.8”x11.4”), in French language.
Chapter II, pages 30-67, including 14 photographic plates of events,
reports on the Olympic Games events, also talks about the winners
plaques presented during the Games. Illustrates Vouchers and Ticket
p. 156, Pass issued for Olympic Games participants p. 160. Paper
covers soiled, creased, contents VF-EF. ($1,000)
ST. LOUIS, 3rd OLYMPIC GAMES, 1904
The 1904 Olympic Games in St. Louis were also held in conjunction with a World’s
Fair. This, again, detracted a lot from the importance of the Games. Few items are
available that relate directly to the Olympiad, and they usually command very high
prices. For this reason we are also offering some memorabilia from the World’s Fair
which celebrated the Centennial of the Louisiana Purchase from Napoleon in 1803.
c129. Cased Silver Second Place Winner’s Medal Awarded for 100
Yards to N. Cartmell, Louisville, in the YMCA Track and Field
Championship, August 20, 1904. Silver, 35mm, scalloped edge,
made by Robert Stoll, New York. Logo in open laurel and oak wreath.
Rev. “100 Yards/N. Cartwell (sic.)/1904”. Mallon p. 103. With
red-white ribbon suspended from bar “1904 Universal Exposition.
Olympic Games. St. Louis”. According to IOC rules, all athletic events
held during the course of the World’s Fair were to be called “Olympic Games”.
In original silk-lined leather case by R. Stoll. Toned EF. ($7,000)
c130. Silver Second Place Winner’s Medal Awarded for Pole Vault to
Charles S. Jacobs, to Chicago Central, in the YMCA Track and
Field Championship on August 20, 1904. Sterling silver, 35mm,
scalloped edge, by R. Stoll, New York. Logo in open laurel and oak
wreath. Rev. “High Jump/C.S. Jacobs/1904” engraved in 3 lines.
Mallon p. 105. With orange-black-orange ribbon (frayed), suspended
from bar “1904 Universal Exposition, Olympic Games St. Louis”.
According to IOC rules, all athletic events held during the course of the
World’s Fair were to be called “Olympic Games”. Toned EF. ($6,500)
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c131. Bronze Third Place Winner’s Medal Awarded for One Mile
Run to H. Monroe, New Orleans, in the YMCA Track & Field
Championship, August 20, 1904. Bronze, 35mm, scalloped edge,
by Robert Stoll, New York. Logo in open laurel and oak wreath. Rev.
“One Mile/H.Monroe/1904” engraved in 3 lines. Mallon p. 104. With
red-white ribbon suspended from bar 1904” According to IOC rules, all
athletic events held during the course of the World’s Fair were to be called
“Olympic Games”. Toned EF. ($6,000)
132. Gold Award Medal of the Louisiana Purchase Exposition 1904.
Triangular bronze, 70x71mm, by Weinberg. Louisiana cloaking
Indian maiden. Rev. Eagle with outspread wings on panel with award
legend. EF. ($550)
133. Silver Award Medal of the 1904 St. Louis Fair. Bronze, 66x66mm,
by Weinmann. America cloaking Louisiana. Rev. Eagle with spread
wings on panel with award legend. EF. ($500)
134. Bronze Award Medal of the Louisiana Purchase Exposition 1904.
Bronze, 64mm, by Weinberg. Louisiana cloaking Indian maiden. Rev.
Eagle with outspread wings on panel with award legend. EF. ($450)
135. America Welcomes the World Medal. AE, 50mm, by Depaulis.
Welcoming scene. Rev. 6-line legend. EF. ($200)
136. Pair of Commemorative Good Luck Encased 1904 Indian Head
Cents. 35mm, cent encased in aluminum, “World’s Fair 1904 St.
Louis”; and 34x40mm, horse-shoe shaped aluminum with World Fair
legend, butterfly on back. Both EF. (2 pcs.) ($150)
c137. St. Louis Exposition Missouri Shield, 1904. Goldplated, multicolor
enamel, 25x30mm. On both sides yellow-white-red Missouri colors
surrounded by blue. EF. ($150)
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c138. Large “St. Louis 1904” Badge. Goldplated, center enameled in
yellow, white, red and blue, 41mm. French lys in center surrounded
by “St. Louis 1904”. Abt. EF. Scarce. ($300)
c139. “St. Louis 1904” Commemorative Pin. Silver, legend and date
goldplated, 20x52mm. Toned EF. ($200)
c140. Fleur de Lys Pin. Gilt, blue, white and red enamel, 26x32mm. “St.
Louis 1904” legend. EF. ($175)
c141. Commemorative Flag Pin. Bronze, 30x25mm. Blue-red-white flag
with “World’s Fair St. Louis 1904”. EF. ($125)
c142. Louisiana Purchase Exposition 1904 Watch Fob. Goldplated
bronze, partially enameled in red-white-blue-yellow, 84mm. Eagle
holding 2 wreaths with Louisiana purchase map and exposition flag.
EF. ($225)
143. Commemorative World’s Fair Napoleon Plate. Blue and white
porcelain, 17.9cm (7”), made by Victoria Art Co. Facing decorated
military bust of Napoleon who sold the territory in 1803 to Jefferson,
U.S. and French flags at sides. Hendershott 42-650 color variety.
Rare. EF. ($175)
144. Commemorative St. Louis 1904 Porcelain Plate. Multicolor,
16.2cm (6.4”). View of government building, St. Louis 1904 legend
below. VF-EF. ($100)
145. Commemorative World’s Fair St. Louis Cat Plate. White opalene
milk glass, 18x18.3cm (7.1”x7.2”), partially goldplated. Three cats at
top, legend (almost faded) below. Cut-out border. VF. Unusual plate.
($75)
146. Group of Four Different Worlds’ Fair St. Louis 1904 Stamp
Boxes. Aluminum, 43x28mm (2), 30x34mm and 33x28mm. Inside
slides open to reveal space for keeping stamps. EF. Scarce group. (4
pcs.) ($250)
147. Commemorative Festival Hall and Cascades Silver Spoon.
Sterling silver, 14.8cm (5.8”), by B. Ball. View of Festival Hall with
Cascades in bowl, events between 1803 and 1903 on handle: buffalo
hunt, settlers with covered wagons and locomotive. Rev. Louisiana
Exposition 1904 legend. EF. ($100)
148. Commemorative Cabildo Building Silver Spoon. As preceding St.
Louis 1904 Exposition spoon but with Cabildo building in bowl. EF.
($100)
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149. Commemorative Mines and Metallurgy Building Silver Spoon.
As preceding spoon but with Mines and Metallurgy Building in bowl.
EF. ($100)
150. Commemorative Cascade Gardens Silver Spoon. Sterling silver,
14.8cm (5.8”) long, by RW&S. View of Festival Hall with Cascade
Gardens in bowl, on handle city seal between World’s Fair 1904
legend over bust of Jefferson. Rev. View of Eads Bridge. EF. ($100)
151. Commemorative Industrial Palace Silver Spoon. As preceding
spoon but with Industrial Palace in bowl. EF. ($100)
152. Commemorative Palace of Liberal Arts Silver Spoon. As preceding
spoon but with Palace of Liberal Arts in bowl. EF. ($100)
153. Commemorative Palace of Electricity Silver Spoon. As preceding
spoon but with Palace of Electricity in bowl. EF. ($100)
c154. Official Silver Medal Award Diploma. Brown design, 65x55.3cm
(25.6”x21.8”) designed by W.H. Low, printed by Gilbo and Co.,
Brooklyn. Crowned female with globe and winged naked athlete
with torch approaching America seated in center. Border with laurel
wreath containing names of all American states 1803-1904. Lt.
browning, upper corner creased, lower corners sm. chips, o.w. abt.
EF, mounted on board. ($1,750)
154a. Pass for a Greek General Commissioner, Pre-Exposition Period,
Valid till December 31, 1903. Signed by Exposition President
Francis, Director of Admission Gregg, and Chief of Admissions
Department, Greek Commissioner signature on back. Numbered, lt.
browning, VF-EF. Rare. ($275)
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155. Official Daily Program, June 8, 1904. 17pp., 15.3x22.2cm (6”x8.7”).
Includes ground plan with Athletic Field (Olympic Stadium) and
Olympian Way; future Olympic events: College Baseball, Olympic
College Championships, etc. Photo of J.E. Sullivan, director of
Olympic Games. Punchholed, abt. EF. ($150)
156. Official Daily Program, June 18, 1904. 17pp., 15x22.1cm (5.9”x8.7”).
Includes ground plan with Athletic Field (Olympic Stadium) and
Olympian Way, Turner’s Mass Exhibition; future Olympic events:
College Baseball, Olympic College Championships, etc. Photo of J.E.
Sullivan, Olympic Games director. Punchholed, EF. ($150)
157. Official Daily Program, July 5, 1904. 17pp., 15.6x22.7cm (6.1”x8.9”).
Includes ground plan with Athletic Field (Olympic Stadium) and
Olympian Way, A.A.A. All Around Championships; future Olympic
events: Lacrosse, Swimming, Basketball, Olympic World’s Regatta,
etc. Staples missing. Punchholed, creased, VF. ($100)
158. Official Daily Program, August 22, 1904. 17pp., 15.2x22.4cm
(6”x8.8”). Includes ground plan with Athletic Field (Olympic
Stadium) and Olympian Way, Physical Training Lectures incl. by
R. Tait McKenzie; future Olympic events: tennis, Olympic Games
Aug. 29-Sep.3, swimming, fencing, archery, golf, etc. Punchholed.
EF. ($150)
159. Official Daily Program, August 23, 1904. 17pp., 15.2x23.1cm
(6”x9.1”). Includes ground plan with Athletic Field (Olympic
Stadium) and Olympian Way, Physical Training Lectures incl. by R.
Tait McKenzie; future Olympic events: tennis, Olympic Games Aug.
29-Sep.3, swimming, fencing, archery, golf, etc. Punchholed. Cover
chipped at bottom, VF. ($75)
160. Official Daily Program, August 26, 1904. 17pp., 15.5x23.4cm
(6.1”x9.2”). Includes ground plan with Athletic Field (Olympic
Stadium) and Olympian Way, Baseball, the Stadium, Physical
Training lectures including R. Tait McKenzie; future Olympic events:
tennis, swimming, fencing, Olympic Games August 29 – September
3, cricket, golf, archery, etc. Punchholed. EF. ($150)
161. Official Daily Program, September 6, 1904. 17pp., 15.4x23.3cm
(6.1”x9.2”). Includes ground plan with Athletic Field (Olympic
Stadium) and Olympian Way, Olympic Swimming, Field Day at the
Philippine Moro Village; future events: fencing, archery, golf wrestling,
soccer, etc. Punchholed, lt. corner creases, o.w. EF. ($150)
162. (Magazine) The World’s Work. Special Double St. Louis
Exposition Issue. August 1904. About 400 unnumbered pages,
illustrated, 18.8x26.2cm (7.4”x10.3”). Report on the fair, 2-page plan
of fairgrounds with Athletic Field (Olympic Stadium) and Olympian
Way, Olympic events listed in Official World’s Fair Bulletin etc. Green
and gold pictorial covers, chipped, creased, contents VF-EF. ($150)
ATHENS, INTERMEDIATE OLYMPIC GAMES, 1906
c163. Bronze Third Place Winner’s Medal. Bronze, 50mm, by J. Chaplain.
Laureated head of Zeus facing holding winged statue of Victory
with laurel branch on globe. Rev. View of Acropolis and Parthenon
between Olympic legend. Similar to 1896 winner’s medal - only the date
on the reverse was changed to 1906. Toned EF. ($7,500)
c164. Gold Participation Medal. Goldplated bronze, 50mm, by N. Lytras.
Seated Nike holding laurel wreath over phoenix emerging from flames,
Acropolis in background. Rev. Greek legend in wreath. Goldplating
worn obv. on high points, scr. on back, rns. EF. ($1,250)
165. Commemorative Winner’s Plaque. Bronze, 49x70mm, by Vannier.
Olympic winner over crowded Athens Olympic stadium, Acropolis at
l. Rev. Fame flying over laurel tree, Greek temple at r. EF. ($400)
166. Javelot Throw Winner’s Medal, 1906. Silver, 24mm. Winged
victory. Rev. Javelot thrower. One of a series of 1906 Olympic winners
medals. Fine, looped. ($100)
LONDON, 4th OLYMPIC GAMES, 1908
c167. Gold First Place Winner’s Medal Awarded for Association
Football (Soccer). Gold, hallmarked “15 (Karat) 625”, Birmingham,
34mm, 28 grams, by Bertram McKennal, struck by Vaughton &
Sons, Birmingham. Two females crowning victorious athlete. Rev. St.
George slaying dragon. “WINNER ASSOCIATION FOOTBALL”
engraved on edge. The British team won first place in the finals against
Denmark (2:0) on October 24, 1908. The medals were presented on the same
day in the stadium by J. Bell, Lord Mayor of London. Medal EF, sm. rns.,
housed in red leather case with goldstamped legend, lt. scuffing, a few
sm. stains, inside lined with red velvet and silk. Very rare. ($17,500)
c168. Second Place Team Winner’s Medal Awarded for 15 Meter Yacht
Race. Bronze, 33mm, by B. McKennal. Victorious athlete being
crowned by 2 seated females. Rev. St. George slaying the dragon.
“Second Prize 15 Meter Yacht Race” engraved on edge. Second place
team medals were made of bronze. Award medals were engraved before the
events- there were no entries for the 15 Meter Yacht Race. This event was only
offered in London 1908. VF-EF. ($5,000)
c169. First International Olympic Committee Badge Presented by
the IOC, 1908. Goldplated silver, 1908 hallmark, 52mm, struck
by Vaughton & Sons, Birmingham. Olympic motto “Citius Altius
Fortius” within open laurel wreath surrounded by “COMITÉ
INTERNATIONAL OLYMPIQUE”. There were only 33 IOC members
in 1908. Beautiful badge. EF. Extremely rare. ($7,500)
170. Participation Medal. White metal, 50mm, by B. MacKennal.
Winged Fame standing on globe holding palm branch and horn. Rev.
Winner in quadriga dashing left. EF. ($1,500)
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