This lot is closed for bidding. Bidding ended on 8/11/2018
Offered
here is a 1992 Barcelona Summer Olympics torch used in the relay, which
began in Olympia, Greece, and carried the Olympic flame 6,307 km over
51 days to the host city in the Catalan region of Spain. Beginning in
1994, the International Olympic Committee decided to alternate the
Summer and Winter Games every two years, making Barcelona the last
Summer Games to take place the same year as the Winter Olympics. It was
also the first Games unaffected by boycotts since 1972. The U.S. Men's
Basketball "Dream Team" was the biggest story in Barcelona, featuring a
team of NBA superstars for the first time that dominated the competition
en route to the gold medal.
Designed
by André Ricard and manufactured by Kromschröder, the torch is made of
chrome-plated aluminum and plastic. It measures 67 cm (26") long and the
round platform on top is 17.5 cm (6.75") in diameter. The silver
stem/handle has "XXV OLIMPIADA BARCELONA 1992" scripted in gold-plating
with the Barcelona Games emblem. The end of the handle is coded
CBZ-8007. The circular shape of the upper section is supposed to
resemble a cauldron, while the conical and triangular shapes recall an
amphora and the Latin sail to give it a more Mediterranean character.
The flame area on top shows some evidence of burning. The black handle grip shows heavy wear with many scuff marks. The chrome remains clean
and shiny. Overall, the torch presents in great condition.