This lot is closed for bidding. Bidding ended on 7/22/2016
Jules Rimet World Cup trophy from 1970, issued by FIFA to celebrate 40 years of the FIFA World Cup and only given out to VIPs. Trophy is true to the model which debuted in 1930, designed by Abel Lafleur. Statue consists of a double-sided figural sculpture of Nike, the winged Grecian victory goddess, holding a decagonal cup over her head. Figure is made of gold-plated sterling silver. Base is in the shape of an octagon, made of lapis lazuli and its sides feature engraved plaques reading, (1) ''Coupe Du Monde De Football Association / Coupe Jules Rimet'', (2) ''Winners 1930 Uruguay / 1934 Italy / 1938 Italy'', (3) ''Winners 1950 Uruguay / 1954 Germany / 1958 Brazil'', and (4) ''Winners 1962 Brazil / 1966 England / 1970 Brazil''. German crown and crescent hallmarks are present on the metal with a 925 mark. Statue measures 13.5'' in height and weighs 8 pounds 13 ounces. Figure rotates on base, else near fine.