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Illinois. Chicago. 1892-1893 World’s Columbian Exposition. The Great Ferris Wheel.

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Illinois. Chicago. 1892-1893 World’s Columbian Exposition. The Great Ferris Wheel.
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Illinois. Chicago. 1892-1893 World’s Columbian Exposition. The Great Ferris Wheel. Silvered Brass. Round Ribbed Bottom. Flip-Top Opening. 73 X 39 X 11 mm. Embossed. Overall Choice EF. Front: building divides ART PALACE on flip-top, domed building below, WORLD’S at upper left, FAIR at upper right, dome divides ADMINISTRATION and BUILDING, dual date 1492-1892 below. Back: WORLD’S FAIR / CHICAGO / 1893 on flip-top, large Ferris wheel depicted below, THE GREAT / FERRIS WHEEL beneath depiction. The lively steel-gray surfaces enjoy attractive high points courtesy of the underlying brass composition. Choice and scarce, two of the driving factors in a bold bidding atmosphere.