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RARE Melbourne 1956 Olympics Dutch souvenir vase/candle
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Offered for sale is this extremely rare 20th Century Australian 1956 Melbourne Olympics souvenir bottle/combined candlestick, made in England.
This is both a curious and important sporting item from an almost forgotten part of Australian and international sporting history. The design is taken from a series of stamps produced by the Dutch Post Office in 1956. This item has a truly interesting history behind its production, as Dutch athletes were forbidden to participate at the Melbourne Olympics due to the 1956 invasion of Hungary by Russia (nothing seems to have changed there, they’re still doing the same thing today tragically). Some of the athletes were already in Melbourne (who were informed via telegram to leave immediately, and wear only civilian clothing) preparing to take part when the public announcement was made by the Dutch Olympic Committee and government. Spain and Switzerland also withdrew their teams from participation.
An extremely rare and interesting for sports, Olympic, Dutch or history collectors.
Measures 16.5cm (h) x 10.5cm (w) x 4.5cm diameter (bottle) approximately.
Please check the photos as they form part of the item description.
References:
https://www.europost.nl/shop/postzegels/frankeerzegels/nederland-1956-olympische-spelen-melbourne-nvph-676-80/
https://dutchaustralianculturalcentre.com.au/archive/dutch-culture/sport/netherlands-boycott-of-the-1956-melbourne-olympics/
https://theolympians.co/2016/02/26/the-dutch-boycott-of-the-1956-olympic-games-part-1-cocky-gastelaars/
https://theolympians.co/2016/02/27/the-dutch-boycott-of-the-1956-olympic-games-part-2-rehabilitation/
Cash or direct deposit sale only. Cash or direct deposit sale only. Can freight at buyers expense (must include insurance for damage or loss) or can personally deliver to Macedon Ranges, Melbourne, Geelong or Ballarat CBD’s for a fee. Where possible (or upon request) a physical inspection is available and always encouraged. Accurate as possible description at time of listing, however like any secondhand item is sold without guarantee or return so please ask any questions before purchase - as any sale is final.
I acknowledge my business takes place on the land of the Kulin Federation of Tribes.
Item: JL23013
This is both a curious and important sporting item from an almost forgotten part of Australian and international sporting history. The design is taken from a series of stamps produced by the Dutch Post Office in 1956. This item has a truly interesting history behind its production, as Dutch athletes were forbidden to participate at the Melbourne Olympics due to the 1956 invasion of Hungary by Russia (nothing seems to have changed there, they’re still doing the same thing today tragically). Some of the athletes were already in Melbourne (who were informed via telegram to leave immediately, and wear only civilian clothing) preparing to take part when the public announcement was made by the Dutch Olympic Committee and government. Spain and Switzerland also withdrew their teams from participation.
An extremely rare and interesting for sports, Olympic, Dutch or history collectors.
Measures 16.5cm (h) x 10.5cm (w) x 4.5cm diameter (bottle) approximately.
Please check the photos as they form part of the item description.
References:
https://www.europost.nl/shop/postzegels/frankeerzegels/nederland-1956-olympische-spelen-melbourne-nvph-676-80/
https://dutchaustralianculturalcentre.com.au/archive/dutch-culture/sport/netherlands-boycott-of-the-1956-melbourne-olympics/
https://theolympians.co/2016/02/26/the-dutch-boycott-of-the-1956-olympic-games-part-1-cocky-gastelaars/
https://theolympians.co/2016/02/27/the-dutch-boycott-of-the-1956-olympic-games-part-2-rehabilitation/
Cash or direct deposit sale only. Cash or direct deposit sale only. Can freight at buyers expense (must include insurance for damage or loss) or can personally deliver to Macedon Ranges, Melbourne, Geelong or Ballarat CBD’s for a fee. Where possible (or upon request) a physical inspection is available and always encouraged. Accurate as possible description at time of listing, however like any secondhand item is sold without guarantee or return so please ask any questions before purchase - as any sale is final.
I acknowledge my business takes place on the land of the Kulin Federation of Tribes.
Item: JL23013
- Date Listed:11/07/2023
- Last Edited:11/07/2023
- Condition:Used
- Shipping:Shipping & Pickup
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