Lot 31
A Clichy London International Exhibition 1851 Sulfide and Glass Paperweight and a Clichy Prince of Wales Sulfide and Glass Paperweight
Sale 998 - Chicago Collections
Lots 1-351
Mar 21, 2022 5:00AM CT
Lots 352-666
Mar 22, 2022 5:00AM CT
Online / Chicago
Estimate
$300 - $500

Sold for $188

Sold prices are inclusive of Buyer’s Premium
Lot Description
A Clichy London International Exhibition 1851 Sulfide and Glass Paperweight and a Clichy Prince of Wales Sulfide and Glass Paperweight
19th Century
the first example having an encased sulfide coin that reads The Building at London for the International Exhibition 1851 over a cobalt ground, the second example having an encased sulfide coin depicting a boy leaning on an anchor with the words Britain's Hope/ Prince of Wales.
Diameter of first 2 7/8 inches.
Property from the Estate of a Chicago Collector
Condition Report
Diameter of Prince of Wales example 2 inches.

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