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Manhattan Project: Souvenir Trinitite Paperweigh

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Museum of Science & Industry, Chicago Souvenir Building Metal Scarce Paperweight: Museum of Science & Industry metal souvenir building paperweight - Chicago. Very scarce. Monumental Miniatures (#62) gives it its highest rating in rarity, a V. It was made in Japan and dat

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ASSORTED PEOPLE / SOUVENIR PAPERWEIGHTS, LOT OF NINE: ASSORTED PEOPLE / SOUVENIR PAPERWEIGHTS, LOT OF NINE, including John R. Gentry and Robert J., the Fastest Harness Team in the World; Buffalo Bill; two US Grant; and two General John J. Pershing, 1917.

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Manhattan Project: Souvenir Trinitite Paperweigh

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Manhattan Project: Souvenir Trinitite Paperweight. 2.5" Lucite paperweight housing a large segment of trinitite, the term used to describe particles of sand that fused together following the test explosion of the first Atomic bomb at Los Alamos, New Mexico on July 16, 1945. This example measures 2" x 2" and approximates the shape of the continent of Africa. It is accompanied by a caption card, discharge papers for the original owner, Technician Fifth Grade Inez O'Brien, and a certificate of appreciation to O'Brien, recognizing her "... participation in work essential to the production of the Atomic Bomb. " HID03101062020 © 2020 Heritage Auctions | All Rights Reserved

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Manhattan Project: Souvenir Trinitite Paperweigh

Name: Manhattan Project: Souvenir Trinitite Paperweigh
SKU: 111111328
Price: 1250 USD
Availability: InStock

Estimate $2,000 - $3,000

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Starting Price $1,250

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