1893 Chicago World's Fair find today

[2moshers]

Walked back down to my old much searched creek side metal/relic detecting spot today to set a game camera to get some videos of some of our local beaver population. Brought my metal detector along and went over the snow covered areas nearby I have detected and searched a lot over the last couple of years. Managed to find another porcelain mason/fruit jar lid insert, a large sliding door latch from an old barn door, and a first for me-a paperweight inscribed NEW JERSEY BUILDING, COLUMBIAN EXPOSITION, Made at World's Fair by Libby Glass Co. Patented. This was from the 1893 World's Columbian Exposition also known as the 1893 Chicago World's Fair.

 

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[Truth]

That is some beautiful history right there congratulations

 

[Trezurehunter]

Excellent find. Congrats.

 

[joe_dirt]

That's a really cool find I love stuff like that congratulations

 

[Professor of Engineering]

Very nice saves!

 

[Tpmetal]

That's some serious early glass tech right there. Super cool stuffi

 

[Relicific]

Very unique find
Congrats

 

[suntannedgem]

Congratulations on a great find! It was there patiently waiting for your right moment! A true treasure!!

 

[The Aluminum Monster]

Walked back down to my old much searched creek side metal/relic detecting spot today to set a game camera to get some videos of some of our local beaver population. Brought my metal detector along and went over the snow covered areas nearby I have detected and searched a lot over the last couple of years. Managed to find another porcelain mason/fruit jar lid insert, a large sliding door latch from an old barn door, and a first for me-a paperweight inscribed NEW JERSEY BUILDING, COLUMBIAN EXPOSITION, Made at World's Fair by Libby Glass Co. Patented. This was from the 1893 World's Columbian Exposition also known as the 1893 Chicago World's Fair.View attachment 1562069View attachment 1562075View attachment 1562074View attachment 1562076View attachment 1562078View attachment 1562079

Great stuff! I have seen quite a few items from this particular World Fair pop up on TNET. I dug this match safe up in Massachusetts two years ago. Congrats on your finds!

 

[Jyverb64]

That's very cool!

 

[against the wind]

Excellent find,,
Congratulations

 

[cambria09]

Hello 2moshers. NICE!! I'm a sucker for old Worlds Fair stuff and that is one great find. Thanks for the effort and Good Luck out there. C9

 

[diggingthe1]

That is sure a cool paperweight! I love the latch too! Looks like a great spot!

 

[BTV Digger]

Love being able to match an item to long ago history. Congrats on a nice piece!

John

 

[sutphin]

NICE FINDS