{"product_id":"vintage-1950s-60s-vip-sports-boxing-gloves-made-in-australia-leather","title":"Vintage 1950s 60s VIP Sports Boxing Gloves Made in Australia Leather","description":"\u003cp\u003eKey Details\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003eItem: Vintage Boxing Gloves – Pair\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eMaker \/ Brand: V.I.P. Sports\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eManufacturer Location: West Heidelberg, Victoria\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eCountry of Manufacture: Australia\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eYear \/ Era: c. late 1950s–1960s\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eMaterial: Genuine Leather\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eColour: Burgundy \/ Oxblood\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eMarkings: “V.I.P. Australia” with kangaroo emblem\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eMaker’s Mark: “Made V.I.P. Sports – W. Heidelberg Vic.”\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eApprox. Length: 23–24 cm\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eQuantity: Matching Pair\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eCollecting Interest: Australian Sporting Memorabilia \/ Boxing \/ Melbourne History\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003e⸻\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003eMini Story or Hook\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003eA wonderful piece of Australian sporting history, these vintage genuine leather boxing gloves were made in Australia by V.I.P. Sports of West Heidelberg, Victoria, and are believed to date from the late 1950s–1960s.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003eTheir West Heidelberg origins add an interesting historical dimension. The district became closely associated with sport following the 1956 Melbourne Olympic Games and the establishment of the Olympic Village at West Heidelberg. While we have not established any direct connection between V.I.P. Sports or these gloves and the Olympic Games, their likely manufacture during Melbourne’s post-Olympic period makes them an evocative survivor of Australian sporting history.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003eFinished in rich burgundy\/oxblood leather, the gloves retain their distinctive period V.I.P. Australia kangaroo branding together with the West Heidelberg maker’s stamp.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003eAn appealing piece for collectors of Australian-made sporting equipment, boxing memorabilia, Melbourne history or vintage sporting displays.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003e⸻\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003eCondition\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003eCondition: Good vintage condition – see detailed notes below.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003eThese are genuine vintage sporting items displaying considerable character from age and previous use.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003e* Genuine leather construction with an attractive aged patina.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e* General scuffing, rubbing, creasing, marks and colour variation consistent with age and use.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e* Wear is evident around the cuffs, edges and other high-contact areas.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e* Original V.I.P. Australia kangaroo branding remains clearly visible.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e* Original West Heidelberg, Victoria maker’s marking remains visible.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e* Interior lining and padding are present and show expected age-related wear.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e* Stitching shows age and use but the gloves present very well as a collectible vintage pair.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e* They have not been heavily restored or over-cleaned, retaining their authentic vintage appearance.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e* Due to their age, these are being sold as a collectable\/display item rather than for modern boxing or training use.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003e📸 The photos form part of the description – please examine them closely.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003e⸻\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003ePostage \u0026amp; Handling\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003e📦 All items are carefully wrapped and packaged to ensure they arrive safely at their new forever home.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003eCombined postage available – contact us before purchasing for a revised invoice.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003eInternational shipping available on request – please message for a quote.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003e⸻\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003eNeed to Know More?\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003eHave questions or need more photos? 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