Expositions and Fairs
(“E” = Eglit catalog numbers)
E2 Machinery Hall, plated BR, XF $20
E2 As last, VF $18
E2 As last, toned dark, VF $8
E5 Deering Co., AL, holed as made, choice BU $35
E9 World view, AL, VF $30
E9 As last, "WWW" scratched at edge next to SOUVENIR; pierced at edge, with remnants of small ribbon, nice XF-AU $30
E14 Columbus Buggy, VF-XF, holed as made. $60
E17 Discovery of America, AL, AU. $35
E21 Birdseye" view, AL, UNC $40
E22 Eureka Tempered Copper, AU, copper, nearly full gilt except along right side obv and center of rev $45
E36 Signing of Declaration, with "Chicago 1893" bar, BU, WM, with tiny scuff obv$65
E36 Unlisted variety: BZ, BU with bar $85
E36 Unlisted variety, gilt, with bar, choice AU $85
E36a Declaration of Independence medal (1) WM, XF, (2) copper plated WM, XF-AU and (3)
shiny WM or nickel? AU; set of three, in original case (case is shabby and falling apart). $275
E36a As last, copper plated WM, XF-AU $75
E36a WM, holed at top for suspension, choice AU, toned $50
E37 Columbus and Liberty, Italian, WM, choice AU $125
E38 Illinois Pure Aluminum, VF-XF, scuffs both sides. $45
E40 Miniature pass encased in mica, which is slightly crazed, otherwise UNC $125
E40a As last, Lincoln pass encased, XF $125
E41 Board of Lady Managers, AL, choice UNC. $65
E43 Statue "dollar" in custom "Capital" type holder, prooflike $125
E44 McCormick dollar, choice UNC $50
E44 As last, UNC, small straight clip at edge, small scuff reverse. $40
E51a Liberty head fob, XF, BZ, some pitting as though it were cast $40
E54 Administration Bldg, WM, 50mm, XF-AU, several figures reverse are darkened $60
E63a Brass medal, VG $35
E81 Democratic presidential team, holed at top as made, AL, XF/VF $50
E82 Republican Nominees, AL, small hole as made, XF-AU $60
E82 As last, F-VF, spot of dirt obverse. $35
E84 Columbus bust, ship reverse; BZ, 45mm, part red choice AU, except for some small areas of darkening rev $75
E87F Cleveland, bust right, VF $30
E99 Birdseye view of fair, colored as silver, XF/AU $85
E101 Liberty head, BZ gilt, AU $85
E105 Momentoe of the World's Fair, WM, 59mm, UNC in background, highlights worn; with original box; from business in Milano, Italy; bottom of round box is loose $150
E107 Columbus bust, with allegorical figures, cut on nose, WM, 59mm, XF $65
E112 Ruffled collar Columbus, BZ, proof $175
E120 Machinery Hall, gilt, nice UNC $35
E126 Electric Bldg, AL, UNC $40
UNL Similar to E126, reverse Casino and Music Hall and imitation Battleship at top, Manufactures and Liberal Arts Bldg at bottom, AL, 37mm, nice UNC $150
E132a Stack of tokens! BR, empty, VF-XF, several areas of discoloration $60
E150 Round maple wood medal, 88mm; pictures Horticulture Building, choice "BU," several small checks in rims, none in fields $125
E153 Chicago Day, nice UNC, crest not fully struck up $60
E189 Celebrated in CHicago," WM, VF, marks in field, tiny hole at top for suspension$30
E203 Similar to E205, left facing, bearded but hatless bust, VF-XF, WM $60
E205 Celebrated in NY, WM, VF but nicked up, holed as made $25
E211 Naval Parade, WM, pierced at top as made, choice AU $50
E211 As last, WM, BU. $75
UNL Related to E211, bust of Columbus, half right, in panel, flags beneath/ Columbus Day Massachusetts October 12, 1911; nickel plated BR, XF, loop, 25mm $40
E214 Harvey, Illinois, real estate medal; $15 for purchase of property, AL, VF $30
E216 Struck in the Canadian Court" over a plainly visible 1877CC U.S. quarter! Sharp UNC $300
E219 Michigan Fair Board, AL, F, scratches and nicks, large hole $
E242 Variety: eagle reverse, gilt, XF, small bruise in field, legend above eagle, 31mm. $20
E242 Variety: legend under eagle, BR, F, 29mm. $50
E245 Aluminum Extracted by Electricity, choice UNC. $50
E246 Schuttler Wagon Works, UNC, small area of tarnish rev $60
E257 Aerial view of fair, AL, prooflike. $50
E306 Engraved by S.H.Q.& S. of Philadelphia, AL, AU $50
E316 Variety: uniface gilt shield, Discovery of America, holed as made $50
E327 Columbus bust left, Mississippi Society; WM, holed as made, VF $30
E387 400th Ann., F-VF, WM, toned dark both sides, holed at top $30
E414 Birdseye view of fair, calendar; but moving part missing; AL, VF $20
E427 High relief Italian medal, VF-XF, AL, nicks in field $40
E449 Opening of World's Fair, WM, nice XF $20
E455 Variety, Casino and Pier pictured, XF, intact pin $95
E455 As last, Manufacturers and Liberal Arts, XF, intact pin $85
E455 As last, Horticultural Hall, XF, intact pin $85
E510 Washburn Credit, XF, some dirt in details $75
E520 Municipal Columbian Entertainment Company, BZ, UNC, with loop, attached to eagle on pin bar $95
Lauer bust fob, with two panels, BX, XF $50
E555 Weikel & Smith Spice Co., BU, AL, single light mark obv $75
UNL As E555, holed at top, AU $60
UNL Christopher, over beardless, hatted bust, half right, 1892 at left, 1492 right, Columbus at bottom/ Souvenir October 1892 Columbian Celebration; AL, pierced at edge, 35mm, business UNC $60
UNL World's Columbian Exposition, around administration bldg/ Christopher Columbus 1492-1892 over beardless, hatted bust, half right, wreath under; AL, 38mm, VF-XF $30
UNL St. Gaudens medal of Columbus; 7 oz, .999 silver, 76mm, BU; 1961, with plush case $125
UNL Christopher Columbus, bearded, ruffled collar, bust left, 1492 beneath/ 400th Ann. of Discovery of America, landing scene; BR, holed as made, VF, toned dark, several edge bumps, 24mm $30
UNL Souvenir Candy Exposition Philadelphia 1893/ Honor is the reward of loyalty (seated commerce figure AL,
tiny hole at top for suspension, prooflike, 30mm $30
UNL Columbus Centennial medal 1492-1892, bearded bust with hat, to left/ Souvenir of the Pittsburgh Exposition Aluminum made by the Pittsburgh Reduction Company; AL, 37mm, holed at top, VF, scratches in field $35
UNL Hatted Columbus, no beard/ Columbus Celebration of the German-American Citizens Buffalo, NY Oct. 21, 1892; 33mm, AL, holed at top as made, UNC $75
UNL Older head, left, with hat, no beard, Utica (NY) Columbus Day Celebration Oct. 12, 1013/ Seal of City of Utica, plated BR, loop, 31mm VF-XF $30
UNL Drink Jackson's Napa Soda for Health, Landing scene; AL, 39mm, choice BU $60
UNL Two-piece locket, Woman's Bldg obverse, Columbus bust left, with hat, World's Columbian Exposition Chicago around, 14
left of bust, 92right, 1111893 at bottom; two pieces slide to reveal hollow for small picture; 21mm, Ni, AU, some dirt reverse. $175
UNL Christopher Columbus, draped bust left/ World's Columbian Exposition, 1893, in wreath; BZ, loop broken, VF, 28mm $12
Wooden Exposition "Medals!"
E150 See description above $125
A 1876 Centennial Exposition, rectangular pressed maple, 69x99mm, Main Building pictured; on reverse: 1776 1876 Three million of colonists on a strip by the sea, Now forty million of Freemen stretching from ocean to ocean; choice "BU" $125
B As last, but Agriculture Hall $125
C As last, but Horticultural Hall $125
D As last, but Memorial Hall, small check across dome, lightest crack across building (neither can be seen on reverse) $125
Exposition Match Safes
Chicago and St. Louis, all about 10mmx37mmx65mm; all parts present and working.
A 1492 1892 on lid, Administration Bldg pictured center, Columbian Fair Souvenir in script at bottom, plated BR, VF $195
B Horticulture Bldg, pictured on lid, World's Fair 1492 1892, Administration Bldg pictured in center, spelled out on bottom; engraved "A. Apgar" on reverse; plated BR, VF. $195
C Thomas Jefferson, bust, Father of the Louisiana Purchase, Indians on both sides; side opening like pill box, VF but very attractive. $195
D Match safe with cigar top cutter! Nickel edges, copper-plated BR
fields; Varied Industries Bldg, St. Louis, pictured on side, Union Station reverse, XF-AU. $195
E As last, pictures Palace of Manufactures and Palace of Mines and Metallurgy; overall XF $175
F As last, but well worn. $150
Please enclose $2 for orders under $100 total. Postpaid over $100. Please send email to enquire of availability.
Paul Cunningham
Box One
Tecumseh, MI 49286
517-902-7072
11-8-05