Lot # 2 - Sonja Henie Super-Skater Bundle

Opening Bid : $ 5.00
Start Date/Time: 22-Jan-2025 7:00:00 AM
End Date/Time: 29-Jan-2025 6:05:00 PM
Current bid:

$18.00

Highest bidder:

Summerbreeze

Auction has ended

Description :

Who didn’t love Sonja Henie? The Olympic skater from Norway (1912-1969) was a star on the ice, a heartthrob in the movie theatre, and a huge international celebrity – she perfected choreography, made short skirts  popular, and is best known for introducing the white skate boot. This lot pays tribute to her in several ways:

- A pair of “Sonja Henie Pleasure Skates” from Nestor Johnson in original box. THESE SKATES APPEAR TO HAVE NEVER BEEN USED! The leather is stiff and the few minor scuffs appear to be from storage rather than use; particularly upon examination of the inside of the boot and blade. They are from 1938 and in impeccable condition for their age. They are in Sonja’s distinctive color of the time: white with brown leather sole and steel blades with her name emblazoned in red. Delicate punch-pattern in the leather around the boot top and laces adds a touch a finesse to a beautifully crafted boot. Box says women’s size 5, but appears to be closer to a 6 in our estimation – measures 10” from heel to toe. Box is in decent vintage shape given its age; one ripped edge – please see photos for details.

- Black & white photo signed by Sonja Henie – measures 10” H x 8” W

- Piano sheet music dedicated to Sonja by composer Thorbjorn Halvorsen published in Oslo

- A souvenir performance program for her 1952 tour of the US

- Obituary from Seattle Post Intelligencer from 1962           

- Photo reproduction of her movie card “Iceland”

For those of you unfamiliar with Sonja: Sonja Henie  

Sonja Henie | Ice Skating Champion, Olympic Medalist, Norwegian Figure Skater | Britannica



Auction History

Highest bidder is Summerbreeze

Date Bid User
29-Jan-2025 6:02:37 PM $18.00 Summerbreeze
29-Jan-2025 6:02:14 PM $16.00 Pecos-Bill
29-Jan-2025 5:58:51 PM $15.00 Summerbreeze
29-Jan-2025 5:58:50 PM $15.00 Pecos-Bill
29-Jan-2025 5:58:34 PM $14.00 Summerbreeze
29-Jan-2025 5:58:33 PM $13.00 Pecos-Bill
28-Jan-2025 8:42:48 PM $12.00 Summerbreeze
23-Jan-2025 9:37:20 AM $5.00 Tom2T84

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