Good investment: A poster for the 1948 Olympics went under the hammer for £1,000
The Olympic Games have produced some of the finest sports memorabilia over the decades. Some objects are surprisingly common and, as a result, aren t worth a great deal – but they still have plenty of aesthetic and sentimental value to fans of the Games. However, others can fetch hundreds of thousands of pounds at auction.
Olympic torches
The iconic torch has been a centrepiece of the Olympics since the 1928 Amsterdam Games.
This year s torch is currently touring around Tokyo before heading to the opening ceremony on Friday. The number of torches made for each Games varies wildly – as does their value as a result.
The Olympics treasures that sell for thousands
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Jack Nicholson s The Shining Axe Put on Auction Block
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The fake axe which was once used by Nicholson s character Jack Torrance in the 1980 psychological horror movie is going to the highest bidder in an upcoming auction. Apr 25, 2021
The Shining is up for sale for £45,000 (£62,000).
Movie fans have the chance to get their hands on the iconic horror prop - which the legendary actor s character Jack Torrance slams into a door while shouting, Here s Johnny after chasing his wife Wendy (
Shelly Duvall) because Bristol-based dealer Paul Fraser Collectibles are selling the 35-inch item, which is surprisingly made from foam.
A listing on the dealer s website reads, This prop stunt axe was substituted for the original wooden axe as a safety measure and for ease of use during filming.