INNOCENT, George -- A collection of memorabilia relating to the swimmer, comprising an enamel and metal badge inscribed "Olympic Games London 1908," the reverse with competitor's number on the back; two embroidered Olympic blazer badges, "London 1908" and "Stockholm, 1912," both framed and glazed; 1908 and 1912 Olympic commemorative medallions; a 15 carat gold Royal Life Saving Society, King Edward VII trophy medal; a 9 carat gold prize fob of 1924 and 6 other medals; two presentation silver cigarette cases and a pocket watch; together with a full-length portrait photograph of Innocent surrounded by his trophies and medals; a team photograph of the British 1912 Olympic Water Polo team; and other ephemera including newspaper cuttings, certificates and photographs. | Christie's

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Olympic Swimming

INNOCENT, George -- A collection of memorabilia relating to the swimmer, comprising an enamel and metal badge inscribed "Olympic Games London 1908," the reverse with competitor's number on the back; two embroidered Olympic blazer badges, "London 1908" and "Stockholm, 1912," both framed and glazed; 1908 and 1912 Olympic commemorative medallions; a 15 carat gold Royal Life Saving Society, King Edward VII trophy medal; a 9 carat gold prize fob of 1924 and 6 other medals; two presentation silver cigarette cases and a pocket watch; together with a full-length portrait photograph of Innocent surrounded by his trophies and medals; a team photograph of the British 1912 Olympic Water Polo team; and other ephemera including newspaper cuttings, certificates and photographs.

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INNOCENT, George -- A collection of memorabilia relating to the swimmer, comprising an enamel and metal badge inscribed "Olympic Games London 1908," the reverse with competitor's number on the back; two embroidered Olympic blazer badges, "London 1908" and "Stockholm, 1912," both framed and glazed; 1908 and 1912 Olympic commemorative medallions; a 15 carat gold Royal Life Saving Society, King Edward VII trophy medal; a 9 carat gold prize fob of 1924 and 6 other medals; two presentation silver cigarette cases and a pocket watch; together with a full-length portrait photograph of Innocent surrounded by his trophies and medals; a team photograph of the British 1912 Olympic Water Polo team; and other ephemera including newspaper cuttings, certificates and photographs.
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拍品专文

George Innocent (1885-1957), a member of the City of London Police, was an accomplished swimmer who represented Britain in the Olympic Games of 1908, competing in the 100 metres Free Style.