$2,048
An unused 2008 Beijing Summer Olympics torch that is housed in its original box. The 2008 Summer Olympics torch relay was run from March 24 to August 8, 2008, the date on which the 2008 Summer Olympics opened in Beijing, China. The torch relay began at the birthplace of the Olympic Games in Olympia, Greece, on March 24. The torch traveled to Panathinaiko Stadium in Athens, then to Beijing, arriving on March 31. From Beijing, the torch passed through six continents. Designed by Lenovo IDC, the torch, called "Cloud of Promise," is made of aluminum and through its color, shape, decoration and texture reflects the traditions and history of the Olympic Games and host nation China's 5,000 years of civilization. Box, 32 1/4 by 4 1/8 by 4 1/8 inches Categories:
Auctioneer:
Juliens Auctions
Date:
2016-12-07
