Chicago World’s Fair 1893 Ferris Wheel Glass Paperweight things to hold other things The leather top has lost

The leather top has lost some of its stitching

and energetically stippled all over spots

which I think gives this little rabbit a very energetic feeling and immediacy

The piece is in excellent condition

with what appears to be some peeling to their varnish/coating--as documented in detailed photos

Chicago World’s Fair 1893 Ferris Wheel Glass Paperweight things to hold other things The leather top has lostA 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