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| Eglit-9 |
United States
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SC$1 (1892-93) IL HK-174 WORLD GLOBE DOLLAR WORLD'S COLUMBIAN EXPO
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NGC MS 66
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Eglit-9. Struck in aluminum. Obverse features an aerial view of the WCE grounds on a globe. Reverse depicts landing of Columbus. Very well struck, fully white surfaces with proof-life outer ring. Appears to be the thick planchet variety. Excellent eye appeal. Population 5 with only 1 graded finer.
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| Eglit-37 |
United States
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65mm 1893 E-37, WM ESPOSIZIONE UNIVERSALE WORLD'S COLUMBIAN EXPO
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NGC MS 63 DPL
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Eglit-37; Rulua-X11A. Struck in white metal with a plain edge. 65 mm. By Fristrup, Schmahlfeld and Christensen (Denmark). Also called the "Christopher Columbus Led By Light" medal. The obverse features a portrait of Christopher Columbus on the stern of a ship, being lead to the West by a female angel-like figure. Surrounding the obverse, a compass like grid showing the four cardinal directions and the words CHICAGO - 21.OCTOBER.1892 above and GUANAHANI - 12.OCTOBER.1492. The reverse features a heraldic eagle above, the WCE buildings below, and centered, on a scroll ESPOSIZIONE UNIVERSALE CHICAGO 1893 IN MEMORIA DELL ILLUSTRE NAVIGATORE CHRISTOFORO COLOMBO. A flashy piece with just a touch of silvery-gray patina. Housed in a thick, almost 5"X7" NGC holder.
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| Eglit-40b |
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51mm 1892-93 E-40B ADMISSION PASS - COLUMBUS
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NGC MS 62
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Eglit-40b; Rulau-X55A. 51mm. Struck in aluminum with a plain edge. World's Columbian Exposition medal of the Eglit-40 design but with an admission pass (numbered 105168) in plasticine on the reverse. Obverse shows bust facing right with 1492-1892 to either side, name below. In outer band WORLD'S COLUMBIAN EXPOSITION / CHICAGO.
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| Eglit-55 |
United States
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50mm 1892-93 E-55, AL CHRISTOPHER COLUMBUS WORLD'S COLUMBIAN EXPO
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PCGS MS 64
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Eglit-55. Struck in aluminum. 50 mm. The obverse displays a few minor field ticks (thus determining the grade) however the reverse appears virtually flawless. The design elements are boldly rendered and the overall eye appeal is excellent.
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| Eglit-85A |
United States
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45.5mm (1892-93) E-85A, WM ABRAHAM LINCOLN - ZEARING WORLD'S COLUMBIAN EXPO
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NGC MS 62
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Eglit-85A; Cunningham 20-070W; King-504. Struck in white metal. 45.5 mm. Rarity 7. A beautiful piece with booming obverse luster and a slight rosy gold tint. Conservatively graded despite a heavy tick in the right obverse field. Rarely available and highly desired by both WCE and Lincoln collectors.
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| Eglit-90 |
United States
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76mm 1892-93 E-90, AE PRIZE MEDAL WORLD'S COLUMBIAN EXPO INDIAN CO.
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NGC MS 66 BN
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Eglit-90; Rulau-X3. Struck in copper with a plain edge. 76 mm. By Augustus Saint-Gaudens and Charles E. Barber. Award medal from the 1892-93 World's Columbian Exposition held in Chicago, Illinois. This piece was awarded to "Indian Co.", not as in 'Corporation' but as in 'Company' or 'Troop'. Troop L, Third Cavalry was a crack unit of 53 Sioux Indians, the only "independent Indian unit" in the Service. The Troop did have one non-Sioux member; the Troop was commanded by Lt. Joseph C. Byron, the only Caucasian in the Troop. Fifty of the fifty-three Sioux members did not understand English, an interesting and complex command situation. This piece displays an immaculate level of preservation. Warm, slightly reddish-brown surfaces display high-point golden highlights. Housed in a thick, almost 5"X7" NGC holder.
The piece is accompanied by two related photos: one of Troop L, and the other, a copy of an October 19, 1892 Chicago Tribune article about the Troop and its attendance at the Expo.
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| Eglit-90 |
United States
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76mm 1892-93 E-90, AE PRIZE MEDAL WORLD'S COLUMBIAN EXPO Mrs. ERNEST HART.
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NGC MS 66 BN
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Eglit-90; Rulau-X3. Struck in copper with a plain edge. 76 mm. By Augustus Saint-Gaudens and Charles E. Barber. Award medal from the 1892-93 World's Columbian Exposition held in Chicago, Illinois. This piece was awarded to Mrs. Ernest (Alice) Hart. Alice Hart was born Alice Marion Rowland to Alex William Rowland and his wife Henrietta Maria Margeretta Ditges. Alex was part of the wealthy Rowland Macassar oil company family. Alice traveled extensively throughout her life and it was during a trip to Donegal with her husband that she became aware of the extreme poverty of the region. She decided that she must take action and thought the best answer was to help revive the local cottage industries, especially that of weaving tweed. Thus, she created the Donegal Industrial Fund through which she helped local artisans market their product in London and beyond. Later, she expanded on her idea by encouraging Irish women to set up embroidery schools, which resulted in the Kells embroidery schools. The local artisans and the Kells schools produced a variety of household items which were displayed at various international expositions and which won multiple awards, including here at the WCE. In addition to philanthropic activities, Alice also painted, authored a book on Burma and its people, and was editor of House Beautiful for a short time.
Beautiful red-brown color. Housed in a thick, almost 5"X7" NGC holder.
The piece is accompanied by three photos related to Alice Hart's participation in the Expo: one is a portrait of Alice above a map of the Expo grounds indicating the location of the Irish Village; one shows Alice and Lady Aberdeen (who assisted Alice in the creation of the Irish Village at the Expo) standing outside a building in the Irish Village; and the third is a listing of "Interesting Exhibits in Department M. - Ethnology", highlighting the "Irish Village. Mrs. Ernest Hart, Concessionaire. Exhibit of Irish Donegal Village and Industries. Admission 25 cents."
More on Alice Hart via Wikipedia
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| Eglit-207 (white metal) |
United States
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SC$1 1892 IL HK-224 COLUMBUS BUST DOLLAR WORLD'S COLUMBIAN EXPO WORLD'S COLUMBIAN EXPO
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NGC MS 61
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Eglit-207. Struck in white metal. Nearly proof-like with silvery gray coloration. Holed as made. Very rare, 21 to 50 pieces.
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| Eglit-223 |
United States
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45mm 1892 E-223, AE CRISTOBAL COLON WORLD'S COLUMBIAN EXPO
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PCGS MS 65 Brown
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Eglit-223. Struck in bronze with a plain edge. 45 mm. A spectacular golden-brown example of this beautiful WCE medal.
Top Pop.
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| Eglit-224 |
United States
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27mm 1892 E-224, CU CHRISTOV COLON WORLD'S COLUMBIAN EXPO
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NGC MS 66 BN
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Eglit-224; Rulau-B52K. Struck in copper with a plain edge. 27 mm. By Lauer. Exquisite tan surfaces with a hint of gold and rose flash in the fields.
Top pop.
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| Eglit-367
(Martin-Dow IL-WCE 1 on 1887 1C) |
United States
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IL 1893 CHICAGO M&D-1 ON INDIAN 1C WORLD'S COLUMBIAN EXPO
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NGC MS 65 BN
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| Eglit-369
(Martin-Dow IL-WCE 4B on 1865 2C) |
United States
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IL 1893 CHICAGO M&D-4 ON 2C WORLD'S COLUMBIAN EXPO
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NGC MS 64 BN
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| Eglit-371
(Martin-Dow IL-WCE 1C on 1886 w/ rays 5C) |
United States
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IL 1893 CHICAGO M&D-1C ON SHIELD 5C WORLD'S COLUMBIAN EXPO
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NGC MS 63
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| Eglit-372
(Martin-Dow IL-WCE-1A on 5C) |
United States
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IL 1893 CHICAGO M&D-1A ON LIBERTY 5C WORLD'S COLUMBIAN EXPO ELONGATED 1887 5C
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NGC MS 64
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| Eglit-372
(Martin-Dow IL-WCE-1D on 1891 5C) |
United States
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IL 1893 CHICAGO M&D-1D ON LIBERTY 5C WORLD'S COLUMBIAN EXPO ELONGATED 1891 5C
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NGC MS 63
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| Eglit-373A
(Martin-Dow IL-WCE-1A on 1892 10C) |
United States
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IL 1893 CHICAGO M&D-1A ON BARBER 10C WORLD'S COLUMBIAN EXPO ELONGATED 1892 10C
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NGC MS 66
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| Eglit-373
(Martin-Dow IL-WCE-1D on 1892 10C) |
United States
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IL 1893 CHICAGO M&D-1D ON BARBER 10C WORLD'S COLUMBIAN EXPO ELONGATED 1892 10C
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NGC MS 63
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