Lot # 393: Walter Pomeroy Olympic Club 800 and 400 Yards Open 14k Gold Medals (2)

Category: Hockey

Starting Bid: $100.00

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Item was in Auction "May 11th, 2011 Summer Games Auction (#30)",
which ran from 4/18/2011 2:00 PM to
5/13/2011 1:00 AM



The 800-yard medal is made of 14k gold, measures 1-3/8” x 1-3/8”, weighs 15 grams and was presented to long-distance swimmer Walter Pomeroy. The front of the medal features a red enameled “O” with wings, the logo of The Olympic Club in San Francisco. Below is a casted image of a swimmer mid-stroke and along the sides are decorative leaves. The reverse side has been hadn-engraved “800 YD. OPEN - 1ST. - W.M. POMEROY - O.C. - 11MIN 44 ? SECS.” Stamped below that is “SOLID GOLD” and an “N” inside a small shield. The medal is in NRMT condition and displays beautifully. The-400 yard medal is made of 14k gold, measures 1-1/2” x 1-3/8”, weighs 14 grams and was presented to long-distance swimmer Walter Pomeroy. The front of the medal features a red enameled “O” with wings, the logo of The Olympic Club in San Francisco. Below is a casted image of a swimmer mid-stroke and along the sides are decorative leaves. The reverse side has been hand-engraved “400 YD. OPEN - 1ST. - W.M. POMEROY - O.C. - 5 MIN. 35 ? SECS.” Stamped below that is “SOLID GOLD” and an “N” inside a small shield. The medal is in NRMT condition and displays beautifully.