Group lot of eight commemorative presents from various Olympic and Pan American Games that were presented to longtime IOC member James Worrall. These include:
A very fine 800 sterling silver dish, with the bowl engraved with the Olympic rings and the facsimile signature of Juan Antonio Samaranch above text: “July 26, 1988, CBS.”
A Swiss-made commemorative plaque for the 1971 Pan American Games held in Cali, Colombia, made by Huguenin, Le Locle.
A commemorative plaque from the Republic of China Olympic Committee, with its traditional Chinese brocade box.
A solid brass BTS box from the United States Olympic Committee, with engraved presentation to lid, “In appreciation, Robert H. Helmick, President."
A porcelain paperweight with golden Olympic rings by MIS Porcelanas of Puerto Rico.
A Swiss-made heavyweight gold-tone clip by Francois de Gross, with either side featuring the Olympic rings with motto and English and French text: “Olympic Solidarity."
Tin box made by Kuster-Perry, with the top engraved: “For James Worral, Montreal, 17.7.76, National Olympic Committee of Germany, Willia Daume."
A commemorative plate from the Chinese National Ski Association for the Sapporo 1972 Winter Olympics. In overall fine condition, with some slight wear and scuffs. All include their original presentation boxes.
From the estate of James Worrall.
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