Olympic torch

Category: Utility articles
Designer: Tuhka, Aukusti
Vol. of production (copies):
Year of prod.: 1952
Object number: 0417
Manuf. and place of prod.: Kultakeskus Oy
Commissioned by:
Method of prod.: industrial
Material: silver, birch wood
Measurements: height 60 cm; diameter 12 cm; weight 1080 g
Description: The handle is varnished birch wood, its end part is silver. The cup is made of polished silver, embossed with Olympic rings and a laurel wreath. On its lower edge the text: XV OLYMPIA HELSINKI 1952 HELSINGFORS HELSINKI. On the upper edge 16 holes.
Other information: Silver marks: lion, crown, 813H, castle, Y6
23 torches were made. The burning time of the cartridges used in the torch was 22 minutes.
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