Auction 37
Art, Silver, Judaica, Jewelry, Numismatics, Collectibles and More...
By PASAREL
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Dec 17, 2018
18 Haim Levanon St. Neve Itamar Netanya, Israel
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LOT 299:
Gilt Sterling Silver Medal / Brooch, 1st All-Africa Games in Alexandria, 1929.
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Sold for: $200
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Estimated price :
$200 - $400
Buyer's Premium: 18%
VAT: 17%
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Gilt Sterling Silver Medal / Brooch, 1st All-Africa Games in Alexandria, 1929.
Gilt Sterling Silver Medal / Brooch, First All-Africa Games in Alexandria, 1929.
The first All Africa Games were scheduled to take place in Alexandria, Egypt in 1929.
Weeks before they were to begin the colonial powers stepped in to cancel the games.
The colonizers felt the games might serve to unite Africa, and help them break free from their colonial status.
The first continental games were held in July 1965 (36 years later) in Congo.
With the portrait of Alexander the Great above the Olympic rings (enameled).
Made by Huguenin Freres (Switzerland).
Marked (0.925) and numbered 79.
4x2.7cm.
