Original 1956 Melbourne Olympic Torch. Aluminium alloy flared body, with three sets of reticulated Olympic rings & 'XVI Olympiad 1956: Olympia Melbourne' in relief to circumference. H41cm (not including stand)
LITERATURE: Image supplied, Bert Power - Sydney Morning Herald. 1955 promotional photo of V.J. Plummer carrying replica torch.
OTHER NOTES: According to sighted documentation, this torch was carried by Mr V. John Plummer in the Sydney leg of the torch relay & gifted to him afterwards by the officials. Estimate $7,000-12,000