Artefacts

London 1948, torch used by John MARK, the last relayer, at the opening ceremony.

Physical description

Caption: "XIV Olympiad London - 1948". Fluted handle, metallic plateforme, openwork design. A different gaz was used for this torch. This is the only exemplary in steel.

Created

Created: Ralph LAVERS Created: E.M.I. Factories Ltd.Created: G. FRIEND

Used

Used: John MARK (16.08.1925)

Materials

steel

Colors

silver

Dimension

41 x 14 cm, ø 14 cm, 2150 g

Literature

The Organising Committee for the XIV Olympiad (publ.). The official report of the Organising committee for the XIV Olympiad. London : the Organizing Committee for the XIV Olympiad, 1951 (cop.). O'MAHONY, Mike. Olympic Visions : Images of the Games through History. London: Reaktion Books Ltd, 2012.

Type of item

Torches and accessories -> torch

Reference number

6444

Keywords

Olympic Torch Relay Opening ceremony London 1948, Olympic Games Olympic flame