Lake Placid 1980 Winter Olympics Commemorative Glass Plate Attractive commemorative glass plate from the Lake Placid 1980 Winter Olympics, 13.75″ in diameter, which features 13 back-engraved pictograms of mascot Roni the raccoon performing the various sporting events, with the lower shelf section featuring the text: “XIII Olympic Winter Games, Lake Placid, 1980.” Made by Verde Pinho of Portugal. Includes its original wooden crate, with one side marked: “Officially licensed product of the 1980 Olympic Winter Games, lake placid olympic organizing committee, made expressly for CAOS MARKETING, INC., by VERDE PINHO, portugal.” In fine condition.

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