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1939 WORLDS FAIR ILLUMINATED DISPLAY

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Savage, Pair of Mural Studies, NY Worlds Fair O/B: Eugene Francis Savage (Am. 1883-1978), two related studies mural for Communications Building, New York World's Fair, 1939, each titled and signed. Unframed: 15" high, 19" wide. Soiling, edge wear.

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Rare Chicago 1893 Worlds Fair Whites Utica Bank: Whites Utica Stoneware 4 ¼” Coin Bank. “World's Fair My Expenses to Chicago, Patent Applied For.” Chicago 1893 Expo. These banks had to be broken to get the coins out, which mak

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1904 ST. LOUIS WORLD'S FAIR DESK CLOCK: 1904 ST. LOUIS WORLD'S FAIR DESK CLOCKNew Haven clock face, framed by gilt metal, floral decorated frame with portrait images of Jefferson and Napoleon, eagle crest, and raised on American flag-draped

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5c 1933 WORLDS FAIR JIGSAW PINBALL: Excellent 1933 Rock-Ola MFG. Worlds Fair Jig-Saw Pinball. 5c coin operated machine made to celebrate the 1833-1933 A Century of Progress. This is an early pre-flipper pinball. All original with great

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1939 New York Worlds Fair RCA Radio: Vintage 1939 New York Worlds Fair RCA radio. Model 40X-56. Produced 1940. Carved wood with Trylon Perisphere and RCA building motif. Wear to surface consistent with age and exposure. Not tested for fu

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WORLDS FAIR MEMORABILIA: Including playing cards, wallet, cases, pins, and metals Dimensions: H 0.5" x W 4" x D 3" Condition: Various signs of wear consistent with age and use as shown in photos.

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3 MTH RailKing 30-2274-3 MTA Worlds Fair 2-Packs: Nice subway add-on set, each with 2 cars, all new in set boxes with taped shipper.

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A COLLECTION OF 1904 ST. LOUIS WORLD'S FAIR BUTTONS: The collection of pin back celluloid buttons as shown, plus a J.B. Ford Company advertising watch fob. Measure 1 to 1.75 inches. Without proof of exemption, be aware that internet sales tax applies to

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HARRIS WORLDS FAIR TROLLEY: 459. HARRIS WORLDS FAIR TROLLEY | 17" l. | Hitch bar is replaced though the horses are original, overpaint to reds in areas throughout trolley, (Very Good Condition) | $500 - $1,000

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1892 Chicago Worlds Fair Textile: 1892 Chicago Worlds Fair framed textile. Sight 18" x 22".

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Tiffany 1904 St Louis Worlds Fair COCA-COLA Money Clip: Signed Tiffany Studios / 1904 St. Louis Worlds Fair / This is a Signed and Dated Piece but We are Not certain it is a period piece therefore it is being Sold as a Novelty or Promotional Item - Multipl

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Mettlach Rare St Louis Worlds Fair Tyrolean Alps: Mettlach #285 POG 1/2L. Stein “Tyrolean Alps Worlds Fair St. Louis.” Rare. Mint.

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1939 WORLDS FAIR HOUZE GLASS FROSTED SATURN LAMP: Vintage and classic Art Deco lamp from the New York World's Fair (1939-1940). The planetary lamp, designed to be used on a desk or small table, was made by the L.J. Houze Convex Glass Co., founded in

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1964 NY WORLDS FAIR, COKE PAVILION INFORMATION KIT: American, 20th century. Information kit from the 1964/1965 New York World's Fair Coca-Cola Company Pavilion containing red portfolio printed with illustration of pavilion, trifold news letter, post ca

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Item Details

Description

New York 1939. Dimensions: H 19" x W 15" x D 3" Condition: In working condition. Small crack to bottom right corner of glass. Provenance: From the Hudson River Valley collection of Christopher Radko.

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1939 WORLDS FAIR ILLUMINATED DISPLAY

Name: 1939 WORLDS FAIR ILLUMINATED DISPLAY
SKU: 68209111
Price: 850 USD
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