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301. Group of Ten Silver Winners Medals. Said to come from the Studio of Julio Kilenyi who worked at the time at the Whitehead‑Hoag Company who struck the 1932 Los Angeles Winners and Participation Medals. Each medal silver, 55mm, by G. Cassioli. Victory seated above stadium. Rev. Winner being carried by teammates. The weight of the medals ranges from 64.8 grams to 71 grams. All have blank edges. We have noticed over the years that the weight of the Los Angeles winner’s medals differs substantially. One medal with dark toning, another stained, condition ranging from VF+ to EF. (10 pcs.) ($10,000)

302. Participation Medal. Bronze, 60mm, by J. Kilenyi. Standing athlete carrying unfurled banner of the Xth Olympiad. Rev. Two seated female figures supporting shield of the United States. EF. ($950)

303. Bronze Desk Ornament with Participation Medal Presented to Zack Farmer, General Secretary and Manager of the LA 1932 Olympic Games. Base 10x6.3cm (3.9”x.5”), 8cm (3.1”) high. The participation medal is attached in the center of a laurel wreath on the base, 2‑line engraved dedication legend on front of base. EF. ($1,250)

304. Group of Five Los Angeles Badges Presented to Jack J. Farmer, General Secretary of the 1932 Los Angeles Organizing Committee. Solid Gold Badge: Honorary Battalion Chief Los Angeles Fire Department, 50x60mm, 29.3 grams; City of Los Angeles Airport Commissioner, 55x75mm; Los Angeles Shriner’s Club Commissioner, 63x60mm, and two plaques: Los Angeles Police Revolver Club Honorary Member, and the Shriner’s Breakfast Club. All but airport badge with his name. Two in leather pouches, all EF. (5 pcs.) ($700)

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305. Runners Bronze Plaque Awarded to Zack Farmer, Secretary of the LA 1932 Olympic Games, by Swiss Olympic Committee. 75x55mm, by Huguenin. Two runners l. Rev. 3‑line engraved Swiss NOC legend. EF, spots. ($100)

306. Bronze Norwegian Team Pin. 12x20mm. Winner with wreath and Norwegian flag over 3‑line legend. EF. ($100)

307. Official Poster Design Pin. Goldplated, octagonal 25x25mm, by J. Kilenyi, made by Whitehead & Hoag. Athlete with garland announcing the Games, Olympic rings below. EF. ($125)

308. Group of Five Commemorative 1932 ½ Gold Dollars. Goldplated, 12mm each. Discus thrower. Rev. “1/2 California Gold” over bear. EF. (5 pcs.) ($250)

309. Very Large Unique Handpainted Delft Presentation Plate by the Dutch Olympic Committee for Zack J. Farmer, General Secretary of the Xth Olympic Games in Los Angeles 1932. Blue and white, 40.5cm (15.9”), signed “B.B.” on back. View of Dutch countryside with canal and windmill, Dutch Royal shield below. Surrounded by presentation legend to Zack J. Farmer “by the Netherlands Olympic Committee in recognition of his great achievement”. Ornate flower border around edge. Beautiful and unique Delft plate. EF. ($900)

310. Commemorative Xth Olympiad Ceramic Large Portrait Medal. Brown color, 14.5cm (5.7”), by Aliss L.A. Female head left, quadriga at top, “X Olympiad 1932 / Los Angeles California”, palm branches on sides. With hanger. EF. ($200)

311. Tenth Olympiad Stadium Model in Original Box. Gold colored plaster, 15.7x10cm (6.2”x3.9”). Three dimensional stadium, “Los Angeles California” in center, “Xth Olympiad 1932” at entry. The stadium opened in 1923 and was the largest stadium in the world for a crowd of 125,000. Small color chips, abt. EF. In original box with description on top. ($275)

312. XVth Olympiad Chorus Hat. Felt, about 27cm (10.6”). Patch with blue and red embroidery on front “Xth Olympiad Chorus 19‑32 Los Angeles” over Olympic rings. Spotty, browned, several moth holes. Fine. Plus Commemorative Felt Hat. Blue and red felt with white piping, “Xth Olympiad 1932” and large rings on side. 28x11.5cm (10”x4.5”). White piping discolored, VF‑EF. (2 pcs.) ($175)

314. Commemorative Flags of the Nations Tie. Gray silk, painted design in color, 108cm (42.5”) total length. Six crossed flags over “World Olympics 1932”. Stain, o.w. EF. ($100)

315. Art Deco Xth Olympiad Los Angeles 1932 Car Plaque. White metal, 17.5x11cm (6.9”x4.3”). Male in flying suit to the left above 5 rays with legend. Rare. EF. ($275)

316. Commemorative Large Car Plaque. White metal, 13.7x14cm (5.4”x5.5”). Two males holding up globe with North and South America, “Xth Olympiad‑1932‑Los Angeles” below. Spots, EF. ($200)

317. Commemorative Car Plaque. Cast blackened iron, 11x6.5cm (4.3”x2.6”), made by LA Die Casting Company. Five rings between Olympic legend. EF. ($125)

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318. Commemorative Boxing and Wrestling Silver Ring. Sterling silver, 23mm diameter. Tenth Olympiad legend flanked by boxers and wrestlers. EF. ($150)

319. Commemorative Tenth Olympiad Discus Thrower Ring. Sterling silver, 20mm. Discus thrower, “Los Angeles Tenth Olympiad” above, “USA 1932” on right side, scrolls on left side. Abt. EF. ($150)

320. Commemorative Ornate Discus Thrower Ring. Silver, 20mm. Discus thrower with Olympic rings and Los Angeles 1932 Olympic legend. Ornate hammered design on sides. EF. ($125)

321. Commemorative Runner’s and Swimmer’s Ring. Silvered, 20mm diameter. Legend on front flanked by runner at start and swimmer. EF. ($150)

322. Commemorative Discus Thrower and Olympic Games Bracelet. Silvered brass, 62mm diameter. Discus thrower within color Olympic rings, “Xth Olympiad Los Angeles 1932” on scroll at sides. Scarce condition. EF. ($150)

323. Commemorative Colorful Bracelet. Silvered brass, 65mm diameter, 17mm wide. Olympic rings with motto, “1932 Los Angeles” below. Three red‑white‑red enameled waves on sides. EF. ($150)

324. Rare and Early Advertising Tray. Aluminum, 9x12.5cm (3.5”x5”). Art Deco style shot put athlete on right, “Olympics / Los Angeles / 1932”, place for a pen on top. Legend on left “Gilsons Luncheonette / Mezzanine Floor / Stock Exchange Bldg # / 689 So. Spring St.” Very pleasing Art Deco design, and one of the earliest Olympic advertising items. EF. ($250)

325. Commemorative Swimming Event Tray. Silvered white metal, 17.1x9.9cm (6.7”x3.9”). Two swimmers in pool, color Olympic rings and “Xth Olympiad/Los Angeles Calif. 1932” around sides. VF+. ($200)

326. Horseshoe-Shaped Ashtray with Indian Chief’s Head. Pewter, 8x8cm (3.2”x3.2’), 3.5cm (1.4”) high. Horseshoe inscribed “Olympic 1932 Los Angeles Calif.”, raised head of Indian chief at r. VF‑EF. ($175)

327. Unusual Commemorative Cigarette and Matches Box with Handpainted Los Angeles Scenes. Wood, 9x9cm (3.5”x3.5”), 15.4cm (6.1”) high. Four doors holding cigarettes on inside, outside of door painted by hand with L.A. City Hall, Palm Garden, Public Library and the Olympic Stadium. The top features the U.S. shield with rings logo. The bottom holds a drawer adorned with ocean waves, holding matches and a cigar cutter. Very unusual souvenir. EF. ($350)

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328. Commemorative Sombrero Hat Ashtray. Copper, 12.5cm (4.9”), 6cm (2.4”) high. Raised center surrounded by “Xth Olympiad / Los Angeles / 1932”. EF. ($175)

329. Commemorative Triangular Ashtray with Discus Thrower. Hammered copper‑plated white metal, 9.5x11cm (3.7”x4.3”), 5.5cm (2.2”) high. “Tenth Olympics/Los Angeles 1932” in center. VF‑EF. ($100)

330. Pair of Commemorative Gold and Silver Matchbox Holders. Goldplated and silverplated brass, 58x40mm each. View of Olympic stadium. Rev. Discus thrower encircled by “1932 Olympic Games”. Silver matchbox holder with matchbox and matches. VF‑EF and EF. (2 pcs.) ($175)

331. Commemorative Powder Compact. Black bakelite and enamel, 49mm. Goldplated medal inserted in top depicting a discus thrower and “Xth Olympiad Los Angeles / 1932”. Mirror inside top. EF. ($125)

332. Commemorative Key with Thermometer. Wood covered with mother‑of‑pearl in front, 3.5x15.2cm (1.4”x6”). Working thermometer in center, “Key to / Olympic Games / Los Angeles 1932” legend below. EF. ($125)

333. Commemorative Key to Los Angeles. Silvered bronze, 23cm (9.1”). View of City Hall. Rev. View of Olympic Stadium. VF‑EF. ($100)

334. Commemorative Balsa Wood Box. 11.2x9cm (4.4”x3.8”), 4.4cm (1.7”) high, made in Japan. Handpainted design of the Western Hemisphere, bird with two female swimmers at top, “Olympic Games / Los Angeles / 1932”. EF. ($175)

335. Commemorative Shield with Discus Thrower. Blackened wood, 6.5x7.8cm (2.6”x3.1”). 38mm, goldplated medal attached in center featuring a discus thrower besides a U.S. shield and Olympic rings, surrounded by legend. With chain for wall display. Abt. EF. ($100)

336. Olympic and Movie Stars Deck of Cards. B&W movie stars, 1932 poster logo on back in color, 56x87mm. Cards show “Call to the Olympic Games” poster logo on back, front features flags of participating nations, movie stars, the Olympic stadium and other Olympic venues. In pictorial box. EF. ($150)

337. Commemorative Colorful Fan of the Tenth Olympiad 1932. Handpainted design, 36cm (14.2”) wide, made in Japan. Newly built Los Angeles City Hall at sunset with flowers on sides, official 1932 shield with rings in gold on l. Minor defects, overall EF. ($150)

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