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A US NCAA 1924 Gold Medal for 1500 Meters Swim
Estimate:
$800 - $1,000
Sold
$800
Live Auction
July 20th, 2023 Gallery Auction l Fine Jewelry, Sterling Silver, Coins & Currency, Fashion & Accessories, Pens
ARTIST
Dieges & Clust
Category
Description
Antique 14K gold medal for 1st Prize in the 1500 Meters Swim in 1924, the front with the figure of a man holding laurel, next to an eagle, and 'U.S. / National Collegiate Athletic Association', with original red, white, and blue ribbon and 'Championship' pin, signed by Dieges & Clust, approx. 1 1/2 in L., 27.1 grams
Condition
Substantial fraying to ribbon
Provenance
From the Estate of Julie Howell Gallimore, Wilmette, Illinois. Medal issued to Dick Howell, 1924 US Gold Medalist, VIII Olympiad, Paris.
