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Monday 16th April, 2012
image OLYMPIC TORCHES Wednesday 18th April sees the 'Vintage Posters and Olympic Icons' sale at Christie's. Although sold as separate lots we've put these past Olympic torches together. Some are more desirable, we think than others - we particularly liked the Berlin 1936 torch (far left) unfortunately designed by sculptor Walter Lemcke who’s previous work involved designing the swastika bearing eagles that adorned Goring’s Air Ministry buildings in Berlin. And is it just us or is there a bit of 'light sabre' in Atlanta's '96 torch (far right). For fans of Chariots of Fire Lot No. 30 offers Harold Abraham's French gold medal. The torches from left to right: Berlin 1936 / London 1948 / Mexico 1968 / Moscow 1980 / Seoul 1988 / Barcelona 1992 / Atlanta 1996. Direct link
http://www.christies.com/Vintage-Posters-and-Olympic-23758.aspx
Friday 08th July, 2011
image CYCLING CAPS Italian made replicas of past cycling teams caps. Not strictly vintage but 'natty' nevertheless. Direct link
http://www.prendas.co.uk/default.asp
Tuesday 19th April, 2011
image SHAMROCK V Shamrock V - J Class sailing yacht, built in 1930 and restored 1999-2001. The first J Class sloop ever built, Shamrock V has been totally re-built and restored to her former glory. Details: Length: 119 feet / Beam: 20 Feet / Draft: 16 Feet / Rig: SLOOP / Cabin Config: 2 Doubles + 2 Twins / Crew: + 8. Direct link
http://www.classicyachtforsale.com/syShamrock.html
Wednesday 22nd December, 2010
image TABLE CROQUET This could get quite competitive. English, c1900, box dimensions 34 x 12 x 8 cms Direct link
http://vzone.virgin.net/dragon.flame/games/10table-croquet-1.htm
Monday 08th November, 2010
image TEOFILO STEVENSON, SIGNED PHOTOGRAPH Teofilo Stevenson personally signed 10x8 photograph, very rare, signed in Havana, Cuba 30th March 1998. After his Olympic victory in 1972, the Cuban Stevenson was offered $1 million by American fight promoters to defect, come to the United States and turn professional. They offered more money throughout the next decade but Stevenson always turned it down and remained amateur. However it's widely believed that the all time 'money fight' would have been Stevenson vs. his contemporary Ali - indeed it was believed that Don King offered Stevenson an astonishing $5m to make that happen but yet again Stevenson turned it down leading Castro to praise Stevenson for rejecting the 'traffickers of bodies and of souls' who were trying to tempt him with riches. Direct link
http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/TEOFILLIO-STEVENSON-signed-10x8-VERY-RARE-ITEM_W0QQitemZ350308104741QQcategoryZ2830QQcmdZViewItemQQ_trksidZp4340.m263QQ_trkparmsZalgo%3DSIC%26its%3DI%252BC%26itu%3DMRU-64482%252BUCI%252BIA%252BUA%252BFICS%252BUFI%26otn%3D15%26pm
Monday 01st November, 2010
image DAMIEN'S TRICYCLE, 1976 The 15th December sees a Memorabilia sale at Bonhams. A delightful lot is Damien's tricycle from the Omen 1976. Something for the kids. Direct link
http://www.bonhams.com/cgi-bin/public.sh/WService=wslive_pub/pubweb/publicSite.r
Friday 03rd September, 2010
image FAMOUS PLAYERS' TENNIS RACKETS A splendid site called 'woodtennis.com' sells a collection of mint and nearly mint old tennis rackets. A section of the website is dedicated to the rackets of the famous players. In no particular order (you can macth them up yourselves) we have here rackets used by the following players: Bjorn Borg, Mats Wilander, John Mcenroe, Stan Smith, John Newcombe, Jimmy Connors and Rod Laver. Direct link
http://www.woodtennis.com/famousplayers.html
Friday 16th July, 2010
image ORIGINAL FRISBEE FLYING SAUCER "Every Frisbee collector should have one. The Flying Saucer was the next generation from the original Pluto Platter. This particular disc is in "Very Good" condition. No bite marks or cracks and it has seen relatively little play time. Scratches on the outer rim, but the inside is very clean and scratch free." Direct link
http://wrightlife.com/site/store/product-detail/520-fs1/collector_discs/vintage_&_unusual_frisbees/
Monday 12th July, 2010
image BONESHAKER BICYCLE Boneshaker Bicycle, circa 1867, early wooden bicycle known as the velocipede (fast foot). Original red and white paint. Found in Northern Nevada. Minor repairs. 74"l x 45"h x 17"d Direct link
http://www.justfolk.com/utilitarian_detail.html
Tuesday 06th July, 2010
image LAMBORGHINI ROWING MACHINE, 1960 Lamborghini Rowing Machine, Italian, c1960s. Functional in original condition , arms can be dismantled for storage or shipping. Measurements:height: 23 in. depth: 4 ft. 7 in. width/length: 4 ft. 4 in. Direct link
http://1stdibs.com/furniture_item_detail.php?id=407624
Thursday 27th May, 2010
image HURST'S SPARE '66 SHIRT Geoff Hurst's spare 1966 World Cup Final shirt. An Umbro red long sleeved shirt stitched with embroidered England badge to front and white number 10 to the reverse. This shirt was Geoff Hurst's spare for the 1966 World Cup Final on July 30th 1966 at Wembley. To be auctioned at Bonhams Sporting Memorabilia sale at Chester, 16 Jun 2010. Direct link
http://www.bonhams.com/cgi-bin/public.sh/WService=wslive_pub/pubweb/publicSite.r?sContinent=EUR&screen=lotdetailsNoFlash&iSaleItemNo=4507080&iSaleNo=18092&iSaleSectionNo=3
Thursday 28th January, 2010
image SNOW MOON BOOTS BY MARC JACOBS Spotted on e-bay today: "A pair of Marc Jocobs snow boots (moon boots). This colour is no longer made. Size: Small / Dimensions: 4in width, 9.5 inches long, 12 inch height. the feet are interchangeable (like with Mukluks). A dark gray faux fur is accented by a pale blue green and pink decorative band. Nylon/foam liner that can be taken out to dry. great traction on the bottom. " Direct link
http://cgi.ebay.com/Marc-Jacobs-Snow-Moon-Boots-RARE-faux-fur-blk-gray_W0QQitemZ320478515434QQcmdZViewItemQQptZUS_Women_s_Shoes?hash=item4a9e0210ea
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