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1893 World’s Fair Columbian Exposition Ruby-Dipped Hand-Engraved Glassware

1893 World’s Fair Columbian Exposition Ruby-Dipped Hand-Engraved Glassware

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Design

Early-American pattern glass engraved at the Columbian Exposition in 1893, many with names of the intended (we assume) recipients.

Nearly all are engraved with . . .

World's Fair
1893

The glassware:

  • "Spooner"—Designed to hold small spoons
    Kings Crown Design with "Ida" and "World's Fair 1893"
    Size: 4.5" x 3.5"

  • Salt or Pepper Shaker
    Kings Crown Design with "O.H. Herwig" and "World's Fair 1893"
    Size: 3"

  • Mug
    Hand-engraved with "Bernice" and "World's Fair 1893"
    Size: 3"

  • Creamer pitcher
    Kings Crown Design with "Tessie Riley" and "World's Fair Chicago"
    Size: 3"

  • Cordial Glass
    No name; "World's Fair 1893"
    Size: 4"

  • Victorian Toothpick Holder
    With portraits of Columbus with the years 1492 1892 and and Amerigo Vespucci 
    3" x 2"

  • Very small mug 
    Hand engraved with "Earl" and "Souvenir Worlds Fair 1893"
    Size: 1 7/8"

Shipping: $15. Please allow two weeks for shipping.

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