Fabulous 1905 Signed Hanging Match Holder with Striking Paper turned handle this antique glass paperweight was

this antique glass paperweight was an “Official Souvenir” of the Ferris wheel’s debut at the Chicago World’s Fair in 1893

000 years ago

is very worn

occasionally I buy things that looked much better in photos

This one made it through untouched and may be my favorite of the lot

Fabulous 1905 Signed Hanging Match Holder with Striking Paper turned handle this antique glass paperweight wasYum. Gorgeous old white painted surface on this wonderful hanging match holder, with "Matches" subtly carved into the surface of the match pocket, and a piece of black striking paper still in the frame (which has a slit at top should one want to remove it and replace it with something else.) l especially love the hatch carved detail of the frame, and the two arches at top, suggesting a heart. And then on the back, the initials of its maker, LLS, 6 19