Chicago World’s Fair 1893 Ferris Wheel Glass Paperweight handmade mail organizer accurately depicted in the photos

accurately depicted in the photos

which photos do not capture well

circa 1950

" On the bottom of each of their pieces also appears the species of the particular mushroom represented--in this case the first of the two words is a bit difficult to read because of a tiny chip in the glaze at the end of the first word but it looks like "Naucana Christinae"--and I must say is quite a lovely species

Light wood slider: 8"x 4 5/8" x 3 1/8"

Chicago World’s Fair 1893 Ferris Wheel Glass Paperweight handmade mail organizer accurately depicted in the photosA fun piece of history, this antique glass paperweight was an Official Souvenir of the Ferris wheels debut at the Chicago Worlds Fair in 1893. On the face is a sepia tone image of the giant attraction, and on the back are printed lots of details bout the Ferris Wheels construction diameter of 45 feet, holding 36 cars, accommodating 60 people, lasting 20 minutes for a trip, etc. Produced by Lovejoy & Co, Chicago, with 1890 handwritten in pen on