World's Fair Auction


Auction Ended: Tuesday March 11th, 2008 at 10:00 PM EDT



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Category: 1876 Centennial Exposition (1 to 33)

This World's Fair commemorating the 100th Anniversary of the birth of the United States was held in Philadelphia Pennsylvania.
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Final Bid
Centennial hooked rug with red, white and blue shield design in center. The edge is hemmed in blue cloth. Size: 24" x 36" Condition: Fair - several areas of repair spots and other signs of insect damage $ 441
White ceramic dessert plate with gold painted rim; gold image of Horticultural Hall center Size: 8" diam. Condition: Fine - very light use wear throughout $ 15 *
Color Currier and Ives print of the Machinery Hall Size: 11.25" high x 15.75" wide. Condition: Excellent - matted; minor pieces missing along edge (under mat) $ 140
White cotton ladies' handkerchief with blue design of Main Exposition Building in center Size: 11" x 11.5" Condition: Very good $ 65
Set of 10 multicolor cards in the original mailing envelope (not mailed) printed by "G. Lawrence, Publisher, 1012 Market Street, Philadelphia". The set includes 10 cards:
  • Main Exhitbition Building.
  • Japanese Dwelling.
  • Machinery Hall.
  • Horticultural Hall.
  • Women's Pavilion.
  • Judge's Hall.
  • First Prayer in Congress.
  • U.S. Exhibition Building.
  • Art Gallery.
  • Agricultural Building.
  • Size: Cards are each 5 3/8" wide by 3 3/8" high. Envelope is 5 3/4" wide by 3 3/4" high. Condition: Envelope is Very Good, it is ripped in several places. Cards: Overall Extremely Fine, 1 has a creased corner and 3 have small brown spots. A full set in the envelope is quite rare.
    $ 45
    Small brass medal; front "Memorial medal" with image of Independence Hall; reverse "Struck Within the International Exhibition 1876"; small hole drilled in top center Size: 1" diam. Condition: Very good - tarnished $ 14
    Gold colored metal "Souvenir of the Centennial Exhibition at Philadelphia 1776-1876" 1.5" pin; figural eagle holding Liberty Bell in its beak; on original card Size: 2.5" x 3.25" Condition: Good - pinback arm broken and missing; card is missing top left corner and some surface dirt $ 40
    Tobacco Tag made of silver colored metal. "Centennial 1876" with image of Memorial Hall Size: .75" x 1" Condition: Excellent $ 45
    Souvenir stanhope in shape of binoculars with view of Independence Hall in one eye and Horticultural Hall in the other eye Size: .75" x .75" Condition: Excellent $ 95
    Centennial flag with red, white and blue stars and eagle/Liberty Bell design in center; attached to a wooden flag pole. Size: 18" x 30" Condition: Fair - staining throughout; partially detached from pole $ 580
    White and red cotton pillow top w/Art Gallery, Main Bldg., & Horticultural Bldg in center; Greek key border w/Washington and Grant portrait in top corners Size: 22" x 28" Condition: Fair - staining throughout $ 45
    Red, white and blue silk scarf with four bldgs pictured in blue in the corners Size: 23" x 24" Condition: Fair - ten areas of insect damage $ 10 *
    Red, square, muslin pillow top with sepia design of Memorial Hall Art Gallery center and four bldgs in corners; unfinished edges Size: 25.5" x 25.5" Condition: Fair - some staining; tear in upper left - repaired with clear tape; some fraying to the edges $ 22
    Sepia tone stereoview featuring exterior Machinery Hall as seen from afar, view of fountain in front. Black detail "Centennial Photographic Co. Philad'a/ International Exhibition 1876." Reverse side of stereoview features the information for the photographic co. in gold ink. 1876 Philadelphia Centennial Exhibition Centennial Photographic Co. Size: 6.75" x 3.5" (l x h) Condition: Excellent Light wear around the edges. $ 5 *
    Sepia tone stereoview featuring Horticultural Grounds as seen from Horticultural Hall. "Centennial Photographic Co. Philad'a/ International Exhibition 1876." Reverse side of stereoview features the information for the photographic co. in gold ink. 1876 Philadelphia Centennial Exhibition Centennial Photographic Co. Size: 6.75" x 3.5" (l x h) Condition: Excellent Light wear around the edges. $ 5 *
    Sepia tone stereoview featuring interior Horticultural Hall from West (?) end. "Centennial Photographic Co. Philad'a/ International Exhibition 1876." Reverse side of stereoview features the information for the photographic co. in gold ink. 1876 Philadelphia Centennial Exhibition Centennial Photographic Co. Size: 6.75" x 3.5" (l x h) Condition: Excellent Light wear around the edges. $ 5 *
    Sepia tone stereoview featuring the exterior Horticultural Building in January (year not listed). "Centennial Photographic Co. Philad'a/ International Exhibition 1876." Reverse side of stereoview features the information for the photographic co. in gold ink. 1876 Philadelphia Centennial Exhibition Centennial Photographic Co. Size: 6.75" x 3.5" (l x h) Condition: Excellent Light wear around the edges. $ 7
    Sepia tone stereoview featuring the exterior Horticultural Building, close up. "Centennial Photographic Co. Philad'a/ International Exhibition 1876." Reverse side of stereoview features the information for the photographic co. in gold ink. 1876 Philadelphia Centennial Exhibition Centennial Photographic Co. Size: 6.75" x 3.5" (l x h) Condition: Excellent Light wear around the edges. $ 17
    Sepia tone stereoview of interior Machinery Hall's South Ave. from West end. "Centennial Photographic Co. Philad'a/ International Exhibition 1876." Reverse side of stereoview features the information for the photographic co. in gold ink. 1876 Philadelphia Centennial Exhibition Centennial Photographic Co. Size: 6.75" x 3.5" (l x h) Condition: Excellent Light wear around the edges. $ 5 *
    Sepia tone stereoview of interior Machinery Hall's Corliss Engine. "Centennial Photographic Co. Philad'a/ International Exhibition 1876." Reverse side of stereioview features the information for the photographic co. in gold ink. 1876 Philadelphia Centennial Exhibition Centennial Photographic Co. Size: 6.75" x 3.5" (l x h) Condition: Excellent Light wear around the edges. $ 5 *
    Sepia tone stereoview Featuring the Corliss Engine inside of Machinery Hall. "Centennial Photographic Co. Philad'a/ International Exhibition 1876." Reverse side of stereoview features the information for the photographic co. in gold ink. 1876 Philadelphia Centennial Exhibition Centennial Photographic Co. Size: 6.75" x 3.5" (l x h) Condition: Excellent Light wear around the edges. $ 17
    Sepia tone stereoview of interior Machinery Hall's Trancept. Black detail "Centennial Photographic Co. Philad'a/ International Exhibition 1876." Reverse side of stereoview features the information for the photographic co. in gold ink. 1876 Philadelphia Centennial Exhibition Centennial Photographic Co. Size: 6.75" x 3.5" (l x h) Condition: Excellent Light wear around the edges. $ 5 *
    Sepia tone stereoview of interior Machinery Hall's North Ave. Looking East. "Centennial Photographic Co. Philad'a/ International Exhibition 1876." Reverse side of stereoview features the information for the photographic co. in gold ink. 1876 Philadelphia Centennial Exhibition Centennial Photographic Co. Size: 6.75" x 3.5" (l x h) Condition: Excellent Light wear around the edges. $ 5 *
    Sepia tone stereoview featuring the interior of Horticultural Hall as seen from the East Gallery. "Centennial Photographic Co. Philad'a/ International Exhibition 1876." Reverse side of stereoview features the information for the photographic co. in gold ink. 1876 Philadelphia Centennial Exhibition Centennial Photographic Co. Size: 6.75" x 3.5" (l x h) Condition: Excellent Light wear around the edges. $ 5 *
    Sepia tone stereoview of interior Machinery Hall's South Avenue. Black detail "Centennial Photographic Co. Philad'a/ International Exhibition 1876." Reverse side of stereoview features the information for the photographic co. in gold ink. 1876 Philadelphia Centennial Exhibition Centennial Photographic Co. Size: 6.75" x 3.5" (l x h) Condition: Excellent Light wear around the edges. $ 5 *
    Sepia tone stereoview featuring the Cotton Exhibit on display inside Agricultural Hall. Black detail "Centennial Photographic Co. Philad'a/ International Exhibition 1876." Reverse side of stereoview features the information for the photographic co. in gold ink. 1876 Philadelphia Centennial Exhibition Centennial Photographic Co. Size: 6.75" x 3.5" (l x h) Condition: Excellent Light wear around the edges. $ 5 *
    Sepia tone stereoview featuring the exterior of Machinery Hall as seen from the train tracks on March 7th (year not listed). Black detail "Centennial Photographic Co. Philad'a/ International Exhibition 1876." Reverse side of stereoview features the information for the photographic co. in gold ink. 1876 Philadelphia Centennial Exhibition Centennial Photographic Co. Size: 6.75" x 3.5" (l x h) Condition: Excellent Light wear around the edges. $ 32
    Sepia tone stereoview featuring the exterior New Jersey State Building (?). Black detail "Centennial Photographic Co. Philad'a/ International Exhibition 1876." Reverse side of stereoview features the information for the photographic co. in gold ink. 1876 Philadelphia Centennial Exhibition Centennial Photographic Co. Size: 6.75" x 3.5" (l x h) Condition: Excellent Light wear around the edges. $ 5 *
    Sepia tone stereoview featuring the view of Republic Avenue as seen from Machinery Hall. Black detail "Centennial Photographic Co. Philad'a/ International Exhibition 1876." Reverse side of stereoview features the information for the photographic co. in gold ink. 1876 Philadelphia Centennial Exhibition Centennial Photographic Co. Size: 6.75" x 3.5" (l x h) Condition: Excellent Light wear around the edges. $ 9
    Sepia tone stereoview featuring the exterior rear view of the English Commission Building. Black detail "Centennial Photographic Co. Philad'a/ International Exhibition 1876." Reverse side of stereoview features the information for the photographic co. in gold ink. 1876 Philadelphia Centennial Exhibition Centennial Photographic Co. Size: 6.75" x 3.5" (l x h) Condition: Excellent Light wear around the edges. $ 29
    Sepia tone stereoview taken of Queensland Court, the evening before opening. Black detail "Centennial Photographic Co. Philad'a/ International Exhibition 1876." Reverse side of stereoview features the information for the photographic co. in gold ink. 1876 Philadelphia Centennial Exhibition Centennial Photographic Co. Size: 6.75" x 3.5" (l x h) Condition: Excellent Light wear around the edges. $ 32
    Sepia tone stereoview featuring Machinery Hall, South Avenue. Black detail "Centennial Photographic Co. Philad'a/ International Exhibition 1876." Reverse side of stereoview features the information for the photographic co. in gold ink. 1876 Philadelphia Centennial Exhibition Centennial Photographic Co. Size: 6.75" x 3.5" (l x h) Condition: Excellent Light wear around the edges. $ 5 *
    Sepia tone stereoview taken of the New England Glass exhibit Mounted on White background. Black detail "Centennial Photographic Co. Philad'a/ International Exhibition 1876." Reverse side of sterioview features the information for the photographic co. in gold ink. Pencil scribbles on back. Centennial Photographic Co. Size: 6.75" x 3.5" (l x h) Condition: Excellent Light wear around the edges. $ 15
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