Olympic torch from the 1948 London Summer Games in aluminum. The handle is sheathed in havana leather. The hearth is decorated with the Olympic rings and bears the inscription "XIVth Olympiad to London with thanks to the bearer". 
Designed by Ralph Lavers (1907-1969).
Height 41.5 cm - Diam. 14 cm
Live Thursday 26 February・09:30 (Europe/Paris)
Lot no. 145

Olympic torch from the 1948 London Summer Games in aluminum. The handle is sheathed in havana leather. The hearth is decorated with the Olympic rings and bears the inscription "XIVth Olympiad to London with thanks to the bearer". Designed by Ralph Lavers (1907-1969). Height 41.5 cm - Diam. 14 cm

Estimate
€1,200 - €1,800
Result
€1,700
Buyer's premium
28.8%
Olympic torch from the 1948 London Summer Games in aluminum. The handle is sheathed in havana leather. The hearth is decorated with the Olympic rings and bears the inscription "XIVth Olympiad to London with thanks to the bearer". Designed by Ralph Lavers (1907-1969). Height 41.5 cm - Diam. 14 cm
Sale Thursday 26 February・09:30 (Europe/Paris)
Sale location coming soon 1 ter, boulevard de la République 92210 Saint-Cloud