Description:

This holder is rare and hard to find. It certainly makes an excellent conversation piece. This holder is shown in Bill Heacock’s “The Glass Collector,” Issue #6, page 25, item #6. Heacock lists the Buffalo as “previously unlisted in glass literature.” He classifies it as a “paperweight/clip holder,” but since it has strikers on the sides, I would say it is a match holder which could also be used for toothpicks. The Buffalo is embossed on the side, “Pan-American Exposition . Buffalo, N.Y 1901.” National Glass Company built a small factory on the fairgrounds of the Exposition and made much of the glassware, but not all of the items were made there; therefore, it would be a guess that National made the Pan-American Buffalo, but that has not been confirmed. From 1901, through November 2, 1901. 3,500 exhibitors along with 8 million visitors from all over the world were at the Exposition which occupied 350 acres of land. Admission tickets for this event were 25 cents each. The exhibits displayed beautiful and interesting wares, including the debut of the first X-ray machine. Many activities were also held at the Fair. In fact, T William McKinley, the 25th President of the United States, attended the Exposition and on September 6, 1901, gave a speech to a crowd of 50 people on the fairgrounds. After his speech, while in a receiving line, President McKinley was shot twice by an anarchist assassin, Leon Czolgosz. The President lingered for 9 days, passing away on September 14, 1901. Just think of all the history surrounding this Exposition and of all the toothpick/match holders in our collections that were souvenired at the Fair. Please ask specific questions on details, condition, and shipping prior to bidding, ALL ITEMS ARE SOLD AS IS, and the bidder will be responsible for payment. We box and ship what we can to keep costs low, and use USPS and UPS. Large items, extremely fragile, and high value items will be packed by UPS. Quotes available on request

    Dimensions:
  • 4" long x 3" tall x 2" wide
  • Condition:
  • Excellent Condition with no chips

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July 20, 2020 6:00 PM EDT
Canandaigua, NY, US

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