1893 Columbian Exposition Souvenirs
Figural metal pin cushion shoe. The sole of the shoe
is engraved "Souvenir World's Exposition Chicago 1893."
Approximately 6" long. There is some loss of plate, still
a very charming piece. (Stock number 003wf0715sa) $100.00
Figural metal tooth pick holder boot. The sole of the
shoe is embossed "Souvenir World's Exposition Chicago 1893."
Approximately 3" long. Although there is some loss of plate
the small boot is still a very appealing piece. (Stock number
003wf0715sb) $85.00
Brown and white transferware souvenir plate depicts the
Lagoon Looking South World's Fair. The 8.75" plate
has no chips or cracks. It is marked Porcelaine Opaque, Bridgwood
& Son England. (Stock number 003wf93-0326ma) $75.00
Blue and white transferware souvenir plate features the
majestic Machinery Hall. The plate is 8.25" in diameter.
There are five hairline cracks in the glaze on the back that
do not detract from the charm of this piece. It is marked Marx
& Gutherz, Carlsbad, Austria. (Stock number 003wf93-0326mb)
$85.00
Silver plate napkin ring. Decorative flower on one
side, "World's Fair '93 Chicago" on back. Approximately
1.5" tall, 1.5" diameter. Some loss of plate. (Stock
number 003wf0715sc) $35.00
Silver plate napkin ring. Decorative flower on one
side, "World's Fair '93 Chicago" on back. Approximately
1.5" tall, 1.5" diameter. Some loss of plate. (Stock
number 003wf0715sd) $35.00
Silver plate napkin ring. Decorative flower on one
side, "World's Fair '93 Chicago" on back. Approximately
1.5" tall, 1.5" diameter. Some loss of plate. (Stock
number 003wf0715se) $35.00
Silver plate napkin ring. Decorative flower on one
side, "World's Fair '93 Chicago" on back. Approximately
1.5" tall, 1.5" diameter. Some loss of plate. (Stock
number 003wf0715sf) $35.00
Heavy metal ash tray with scrolled design features a picture
of the imposing Administration Building. The dish is 4.75"
square, the picture has a diameter of 3". There are no marks.
There is a ring on the back should you wish to hang it up. Unfortunately
the glass is cracked. The piece has its original patina and is
otherwise in very good to fine condition. (Stock number 003wf0608a)
$55.00
Small glass cup has an embossed image of Columbus landing
in the New World and an image of the Santa Maria. "World's
Fair 1893" is embossed on the bottom. No other marks. 2.75"
high, 2.5" diameter. Tiny flake on rim, scratches from the
manufacturing process. (Stock number 003wf0530a) $50.00
Stock number 003wf0625my
Stock number 003wf0625mz
Heavily embossed metal tray depicts the landing of Columbus.
4.75" x 3.5"
Lighter colored metal. Several wear spots. (Stock number 003wf0625my)
$45.00
Darker patina. Several wear spots. (Stock number 003wf0625mz)
$45.00
1893 Columbian Exposition Souvenir Medal. From a pin with
an eagle holding a banner reading "Souvenir" dangles
a plate with an image of the globe and reading "Columbian
Exposition Chicago 1893" . The copper colored piece is approximately
2.5" long x 1.5" wide. (Stock number 003wf0417ma) $100.00
1893 Columbian Exposition Souvenir Medal. From a copper
colored pin with an American Flag and a banner reading "Souvenir"
hangs dangles a copper colored token reading "World's Columbian
Exposition Chicago 1893" There is also an image of two sledge
hammers and it reads "Copper & Iron." The piece
is approximately 1.75" long. (Stock number 003wf0417md) $80.00
Souvenir Pin from the 1893 Columbian Exposition. A bronze
colored eagle holds a silver colored disk. The disk reads "400
Anniversary of the Discovery of America." The reverse has
an image of Christopher Columbus 1492. 1.75" long. Disk is
1" in diameter. (Stock number 003wf0417mb) $80.00
1893 Columbian
Exposition Advertising Watch Fob. Very attractive copper watch
fob in the shape of a pocket watch was given out at the Fair compliments
of the Keystone Watch Case Company. The front has an embossed
image of the globe. The other side reads "Souvenir World's
Columbian Exposition Chicago 1893." The piece measure 1.5"
in length. (Stock number 003wf0417mf) $100.00
1893 Columbian
Exposition Advertising Token. 1.35" diameter coin was
an advertising piece from the Illinois Pure Aluminum Company.
The other side of the coin has an embossed image of the globe
and reads "World's Columbia Exposition Chicago, Ills. 1893."
(Stock number 003wf0417mh) $65.00
1893 Columbian
Exposition Souvenir Advertising Coin from the Columbus Buggy Co.
This aluminum coin portrays an image of Christopher Columbus
and the words "World's Fair Souvenir 1492-1892." The
reverse has an illustration of a buggy and reads "Compliments
of Columbus Buggy Co. - Columbus, Ohio U.S.A. "The piece
is 1.35" in diameter. (Stock number 003wf0417mj) $65.00
1893 Columbian
Exposition Souvenir Token. This brass colored coin has a finely
detailed embossed illustration of the U. S. Government Building.
The reverse reads "Treasury Department - United States Mint
Exhibit - World's Columbian Exposition Chicago 1893." This
aluminum coin portrays an image of Christopher Columbus and the
words "World's Fair Souvenir 1492-1892." The reverse
has an illustration of a buggy and reads "Compliments of
Columbus Buggy Co. - Columbus, Ohio U.S.A." The piece is
1.35" in diameter. (Stock number 003wf0417mk) $75.00
1893 Columbian
Exposition Coin. The 1.5" coin has an embossed image
of the landing of Columbus on the front and "Souvenir of
the World's Columbian Exposition 1893 - Facts About Chicago"
on the reverse. (Stock number 003wf0417mc) $55.00
1893 Columbian Exposition Handkerchief Holder. Hand
painted moiré handkerchief holder is enhanced by decorative
and edge stitchery and a pink bow. Click to see interior
It contains a 18" x 19" silk hankie which is embroidered
"World's Fair Chicago 1893." Click to see detail of hankie
The case measures 9.5" wide x 6.25" high. There are
some stains on the front. The interior is very nice and the hankie
is in excellent condition. (Stock number 003wf0625mf) $95.00
1893 Columbian Exposition Embroidered Silk Handkerchief.
Embroidered image of the Administration Building with an American
flag and "1893 World's Fair." Approximately 10.5"
x 11.5" The red embroidery thread has run. There are several
small red stains. (Stock Number 003WF1019a) $30.00
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1893 Columbian Exposition Souvenir Medal. From a pin with
an eagle holding a banner reading "Souvenir" dangles
a plate with an image of the globe and reading "Columbian
Exposition Chicago 1893" . The copper colored piece is approximately
2.5" long x 1.5" wide. (Stock number 003wf0417ma) $100.00
1893 Columbian Exposition Souvenir Medal. From a copper
colored pin with an American Flag and a banner reading "Souvenir"
hangs dangles a copper colored token reading "World's Columbian
Exposition Chicago 1893" There is also an image of two sledge
hammers and it reads "Copper & Iron." The piece
is approximately 1.75" long. (Stock number 003wf0417md) $80.00
Souvenir Pin from the 1893 Columbian Exposition. A bronze
colored eagle holds a silver colored disk. The disk reads "400
Anniversary of the Discovery of America." The reverse has
an image of Christopher Columbus 1492. 1.75" long. Disk is
1" in diameter. (Stock number 003wf0417mb) $80.00
1893 Columbian
Exposition Advertising Watch Fob. Very attractive copper watch
fob in the shape of a pocket watch was given out at the Fair compliments
of the Keystone Watch Case Company. The front has an embossed
image of the globe. The other side reads "Souvenir World's
Columbian Exposition Chicago 1893." The piece measure 1.5"
in length. (Stock number 003wf0417mf) $100.00 
1893 Columbian
Exposition Advertising Token. 1.35" diameter coin was
an advertising piece from the Illinois Pure Aluminum Company.
The other side of the coin has an embossed image of the globe
and reads "World's Columbia Exposition Chicago, Ills. 1893."
(Stock number 003wf0417mh) $65.00
1893 Columbian
Exposition Souvenir Advertising Coin from the Columbus Buggy Co.
This aluminum coin portrays an image of Christopher Columbus
and the words "World's Fair Souvenir 1492-1892." The
reverse has an illustration of a buggy and reads "Compliments
of Columbus Buggy Co. - Columbus, Ohio U.S.A. "The piece
is 1.35" in diameter. (Stock number 003wf0417mj) $65.00
1893 Columbian
Exposition Souvenir Token. This brass colored coin has a finely
detailed embossed illustration of the U. S. Government Building.
The reverse reads "Treasury Department - United States Mint
Exhibit - World's Columbian Exposition Chicago 1893." This
aluminum coin portrays an image of Christopher Columbus and the
words "World's Fair Souvenir 1492-1892." The reverse
has an illustration of a buggy and reads "Compliments of
Columbus Buggy Co. - Columbus, Ohio U.S.A." The piece is
1.35" in diameter. (Stock number 003wf0417mk) $75.00
1893 Columbian
Exposition Coin. The 1.5" coin has an embossed image
of the landing of Columbus on the front and "Souvenir of
the World's Columbian Exposition 1893 - Facts About Chicago"
on the reverse. (Stock number 003wf0417mc) $55.00