A 2012 London Olympic Games bearer's torch with Kelly Holmes autographed 'shard', acquired at the Official London 2012 Auction, this example numbered
£3,000 - £5,000
A 2012 London Olympic Games bearer's torch with Kelly Holmes autographed 'shard', acquired at the Official London 2012 Auction, this example numbered 11 of 12 of the Kelly Holmes signed torches, of tapering, triangular form, gold coloured, bearing the official 2012 logo, designed by Edward Barber and Jay Osgerby, manufactured in collaboration by Tecosim, LPG Gas, Bullfinch and Premier Sheet Metal, inner and outer aluminium alloy skin, held in place by a cast top piece and base, perforated by 8,000 circles representing the total number of torch bearer's in the London 2012 Relay, and also allowing a high level of transparency including viewing of the burner system, length 80cm., 31 1/2in., weight 800gr., 28oz.; sold together with the original COA issued by Sebastian Coe, Chair of the London 2012 Organising Committee (2)