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1893 Chicago Worlds Fair Columbian Expo Corkscrew

Currency:USD Category:Collectibles Start Price:40.00 USD Estimated At:100.00 - 160.00 USD
1893 Chicago Worlds Fair Columbian Expo Corkscrew
This corkscrew was made as a souvenir of the 1893 Chicago Worlds Fair Columbian Exposition. The screw comes in a sheath engraved with the words "HAIL COLUMBIA," and the dates 1492 and 1892, commemorating the anniversary of Columbus. The other side is marked CHICAGO 1893. It also has the maker name, Clough & Maconnell, New York. Altogether its length is 2 3/4". Its condition is excellent.
This is a fine and useful Columbia Expo collectible.