Giant teacake among Commonwealth Games memorabilia going under hammer
Organisers say sale includes host of ‘unforgettable sporting treasures’
From a four metre-wide teacake that weighs in at a tonne to unique sporting items used by the stars of Team Scotland and athletes from around the world, sports fans now have a chance to own a slice of this summer’s Commonwealth Games.
Organisers of the multi-sport event, held in Glasgow earlier this summer, have announced a host of memorabilia will go under the hammer next week
In all, more than 170 lots will be up for grabs, ranging from lavish creations used in the widely-lauded opening ceremony through to more affordable items, such as spare balls that were used in the netball competition.
The team at Glasgow 2026 said the auction will include a “host of unforgettable spotting treasures,” and described it as an “extraordinary collection” of items that were actually used during the Games, and “iconic” props that helped create memorable moments during the ceremonies.
The items expected to reach the most include the vast teacake prop that featured in the opening ceremony at the Hydro venue.
Such is its size, the organisers of the sale, Great Western Auctions, said it is being stored off-site, with the lucky purchaser required to make their own arrangements for its uplift. It is expected to fetch up to £2,000.
Another lot with a high estimate is a giant Nessie puppet which featured prominently alongside the Outlander actor, Sam Heughan, in a segment of the opening ceremony on 23 July. The enormous creation is being tipped to sell for up to £2,000.
For royal enthusiasts, the 1.2 metre high lectern used by King Charles for his speech during the ceremony is also going up for sale, with an estimate of £150 to £250.
Those keen to secure a sporting artefact are also well catered for, with the auction including several batons that were used in relay finals at Scotstoun stadium. They include the baton used by the Scotland team of Brodie Young, Rebecca Grieve, Bradley Francis, and Nicole Yeargin, which is forecast to make up to £150.
A netball signed by the gold-medal winning New Zealand team, including captain Karin Burger, is also on sale, with an estimate of up to £250.
A medal podium used by winning athletes during the Games is also up for sale, with an estimate of £200 to £400. It features the Glasgow 2026 logo crafted in wood by Tim Norman, a Perthshire-based craftsman who created each element of the logos out of ash trees.
Other memorabilia at the auction, which will take place on 20 August, includes boxing gloves signed by medal-winning athletes, jacks used in a gold medal final of the bowls competition, and signed judo back numbers.
Glasgow 2026 organisers said each item comes with a certificate of authenticity and a tamper evident hologram, linking the item directly to the Games.
The most recent iteration of the Games concluded on August 2. The event saw around 3,000 athletes from 74 nations take part. Australia topped the final medal table, with England finishing second and Canada in third place.
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