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← Sporting Memorabilia 26th & 27th October 2015

The 1924 Paris Olympic Games participation medal awarded to the British sailor Walter Riggs, designed by Raoul Benard, in bronze, Victory with laurel

Hammer Price:
£500
Estimated Price:

£600 - £800

The 1924 Paris Olympic Games participation medal awarded to the British sailor Walter Riggs, designed by Raoul Benard, in bronze, Victory with laurel wreaths crowing victorious athletes, reverse with city view of Paris above legend; sold together with 9ct. gold & enamel badge inscribed PAST PRESIDENT, ELECTRICAL CONTRACTORS, ASSOCIATION INCORPORATED, WALTER RIGGS ESQ., PRESIDENT 1924-25, with brooch fitting; and a silver Art Deco desk inkwell, hallmarks rubbed, Rd Design No. 677726, inscribed PRESENTED TO WALTER E RIGGS, BY THE MEMBERS OF THE THEBERTON HALL SHOOT, 1922-23, 15cm., 6in. square (3)