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Two Antique Aquatic Athletic Medals in 10K
Estimate:
$800 - $1,000
Sold
$750
Live Auction
July 20th, 2023 Gallery Auction l Fine Jewelry, Sterling Silver, Coins & Currency, Fashion & Accessories, Pens
ARTIST
Dieges & Clust
Category
Description
1) Antique 10K gold medal for the Amateur Athletic Union Men's 220 yard Free Style in 1922, the front with the figure of Hermes and 'Central Assn / AAU / Junior Championship', approx. 1 1/4 in L., and 2) Antique 10K gold medal for the Amateur Athletic Union Water Polo in 1928, the front depicting a woman with laurel wreathes above a wheel, and 'Central Association A.A.U. / Championship', approx. 1 1/4 in. L, both with original red, white, and blue ribbon pin, signed by Dieges & Clust, 35.8 grams tw
Condition
Substantial fraying to ribbons
Provenance
From the Estate of Julie Howell Gallimore, Wilmette, Illinois. Medal issued to Dick Howell, 1924 US Gold Medalist, VIII Olympiad, Paris.
