April 2014 Auction Ends Tuesday, April 29th, 5pm Pacific

Rare Jules Rimet FIFA World Cup Trophy From 1970

This lot is closed for bidding. Bidding ended on 4/29/2014

Jules Rimet World Cup trophy from 1970. Trophy was issued by FIFA and remains true to the model debuted in 1930; the work of designer 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.