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TV auctioneer Anita Manning from Great Western Auctions with some of the 173 lots being included in the The Official Glasgow 2026 Commonwealth Games Auction at Western Auctions, Glasgow, from August 20th. Items include a Medal podium (£200 - £400 estimate), Opening Ceremony "glitterball" traffic cone (£60-100), Lectern used by His Majesty King Charles III (£150-250), Men's Basketball 3x3 Final match-used ball Signed by the gold medal-winning England Team - Evan Walshe, Jammell Anderson, Dwayne Lautier-Ogunleye and Ashley Hamilton (£200-£300), Giant Nessie, theÊLoch Ness Monster (£1000-2000), Opening Ceremony Bedazzled Unicorn Costume (£60-100), games batons, and Lane Markers (£60Ñ100).
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Monday 17 August
Own a Piece of Glasgow 2026: The Giant Teacake, Unicorn Heads,
Netballs and Boxing Gloves Go Under the Hammer
The spectacular giant Teacake, iconic unicorn heads that lit up the Opening
Ceremony and signed Netballs from the Gold medal match, alongside a host of
unforgettable sporting treasures from this summerÕs Commonwealth Games, are
set to go under the hammer this week, as the official Glasgow 2026 Memorabilia
Auction opens to the public.
Hosted by Glasgow's own Anita Manning - star of BBC's Bargain Hunt, Flog It! and
Antiques Road Trip - the auction offers fans, collectors and sporting enthusiasts a
rare opportunity to take home an authentic piece of Commonwealth Games
history.
Delivered by The Retailer Group, official Glasgow 2026 memorabilia licensee, in
partnership with Great Western Auctions, the official Glasgow 2026 Memorabilia
Auction gives fans a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to own a piece of the Games
Fans can now explore the full catalogue and place bids online via The Official
Glasgow 2026 Commonwealth Games Auction... (20 Aug 26), before the live auction
takes place on Thursday 20 August at Great Western Auctions. Whether bidding
online or in person, supporters will have the chance to take home an authentic
piece of Glasgow 2026 and own a lasting reminder of an unforgettable summer of
sport.
The sale brings together an extraordinary collection of Games-used memorabilia
and iconic ceremony props that helped create some of the most memorable
moments of Glasgow 2026.
Fans of the ceremonies will have the chance to own some of the most recognisable
features of the Games. Alongside the giant Teacake and the instantly recognisable
unicorn heads and Barrowland stars, a range of show-stopping props that
celebrated Scotland's culture, creativity and character on the world stage will be
available to bidders, including Nessie who featured in a scene with Games
Ambassador and global megastar Sam Heughan.
The auction also includes a unique collection of sporting memorabilia taken
directly from the field of play. Highlights include the batons carried during the
men's and women's 4x100m and 4x400m relay finals, boxing gloves signed by
medal-winning athletes, signed netballs from the gold medal match, the jacks
used in the Bowls gold medal final and a Judo backnumbers signed by all gold
medallists.
Every lot is exclusive to the official auction and represents a unique opportunity to
own a tangible piece of Glasgow 2026, with all items carrying a Certificate of
Authenticity and tamper-evident hologram, providing a direct and verifiable link to
the Games.
Faye Shaw, Glasgow 2026 Chief Financial Officer said: ÒGlasgow 2026 created
unforgettable sporting moments and celebrated Scotland's culture, creativity and
welcoming spirit on the world stage. This auction gives fans a unique opportunity
to own a tangible piece of those memories, from items used by medal-winning
athletes to iconic ceremony props that captured the imagination of millions. These
pieces tell the story of the Games and will help ensure magic of Glasgow 2026 lives
on for years to come."
Gordon MacPherson, Owner and Managing Director of The Retailer Group, said:
"Having delivered the official memorabilia programme for Birmingham 2022, it is a
real privilege to do the same for Glasgow 2026 and to connect fans with the Games
once again. These are really special items, and every one of them keeps an
incredible summer of sport alive for the people who were there."
The official Glasgow 2026 Memorabilia Auction offers a unique opportunity to own
a genuine piece of Commonwealth Games history. View the full catalogue, register
to bid and place online bids at Great Western Auctions | the saleroom auctions.
ENDS
The spectacular giant Teacake, iconic unicorn heads that lit up the Opening Ceremony and signed Netballs from the Gold medal match, alongside a host of unforgettable sporting treasures from this summer’s Commonwealth Games, are set to go under the hammer this week, as the official Glasgow 2026 Memorabilia Auction opens to the public.
Hosted by Glasgow’s own Anita Manning – star of BBC’s Bargain Hunt, Flog It! and Antiques Road Trip – the auction offers fans, collectors and sporting enthusiasts a rare opportunity to take home an authentic piece of Commonwealth Games history.
Delivered by The Retailer Group, official Glasgow 2026 memorabilia licensee, in partnership with Great Western Auctions, the official Glasgow 2026 Memorabilia Auction gives fans a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to own a piece of the Games.
Fans can now explore the full catalogue and place bids online via The Official Glasgow 2026 Commonwealth Games Auction… (20 Aug 26), before the live auction takes place on Thursday 20 August at Great Western Auctions. Whether bidding online or in person, supporters will have the chance to take home an authentic piece of Glasgow 2026 and own a lasting reminder of an unforgettable summer of sport.
The sale brings together an extraordinary collection of Games-used memorabilia and iconic ceremony props that helped create some of the most memorable moments of Glasgow 2026.
Fans of the ceremonies will have the chance to own some of the most recognisable features of the Games. Alongside the giant Teacake and the instantly recognisable unicorn heads and Barrowland stars, a range of show-stopping props that celebrated Scotland’s culture, creativity and character on the world stage will be available to bidders, including Nessie who featured in a scene with Games Ambassador and global megastar Sam Heughan.
The auction also includes a unique collection of sporting memorabilia taken directly from the field of play. Highlights include the batons carried during the men’s and women’s 4x100m and 4x400m relay finals, boxing gloves signed by medal-winning athletes, signed netballs from the gold medal match, the jacks used in the Bowls gold medal final and a Judo backnumbers signed by all gold medallists.
Every lot is exclusive to the official auction and represents a unique opportunity to own a tangible piece of Glasgow 2026, with all items carrying a Certificate of Authenticity and tamper-evident hologram, providing a direct and verifiable link to the Games.
Faye Shaw, Glasgow 2026 Chief Financial Officer said: “Glasgow 2026 created unforgettable sporting moments and celebrated Scotland’s culture, creativity and welcoming spirit on the world stage. This auction gives fans a unique opportunity to own a tangible piece of those memories, from items used by medal-winning athletes to iconic ceremony props that captured the imagination of millions. These pieces tell the story of the Games and will help ensure magic of Glasgow 2026 lives on for years to come.”
Gordon MacPherson, Owner and Managing Director of The Retailer Group, said: “Having delivered the official memorabilia programme for Birmingham 2022, it is a real privilege to do the same for Glasgow 2026 and to connect fans with the Games once again. These are really special items, and every one of them keeps an incredible summer of sport alive for the people who were there.”
The official Glasgow 2026 Memorabilia Auction offers a unique opportunity to own a genuine piece of Commonwealth Games history. View the full catalogue, register to bid and place online bids at Great Western Auctions | the saleroom auctions.
