Vintage Worlds Fair Lot 26pc 1933 Chicago 1964 NY Mascot Pelican Copper Book
Lot #29
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Description
Museum-grade, life-long collector's estate archive containing 26 authentic vintage and antique souvenirs celebrating global World's Fairs and Expositions. Tracking over fifty years of international innovation and pop culture, this lot highlights the architectural brilliance and whimsical mid-century artistry of the world's greatest global fairs.This is an investment-grade collection consisting of heavy metal table elements, signed manufacturer trays, fragile frosted glassware, and important historical reference literature. 1984 New Orleans Mascot "Seymour D. Fair": A rare, substantial bronze-patinated spelter figure depicting the iconic top-hatted tuxedo pelican who served as the fair's official mascot. 1984 New Orleans "Wonder Wall" Model: A long, detailed casting commemorating Charles Moore's famous architectural installation. 1933 Chicago N. Shure Co. Art Deco Tray: A premium triangle-form tray featuring the "Travel and Transport Building," boldly stamped on the reverse with the N. Shure Co. Importers Chicago hallmark. 1933 Chicago "Century of Progress" Metal Tableware: An outstanding sub-lot including a matching handled silent butler dustpan, dual heavily embossed crumb scoops, and a geometric silver-plated souvenir display bowl. 1964/1965 New York Copper Repoussé Panel: A beautifully preserved copper panel detailing the Unisphere, the General Motors Pavilion, and the Federal Pavilion, mounted inside its original 1960s stylized wood frame. World's Fair Tectonic Miniatures: Includes a rare copper-washed 1982 Knoxville Sunsphere tower, a translucent blue plastic Sunsphere novelty variant, a 1968 San Antonio HemisFair Tower of the Americas model, and various Unisphere launch models. Frosted Collector Glassware: Features a tall 1964/1965 New York frosted glass, a 1968 HemisFair glass, and a classic mid-century 1939 NY World's Fair orange-and-blue Trylon and Perisphere plastic cocktail cup. Archival Literature: Includes the premier hardcover textbook World's Fairs by Erik Mattie (Princeton Architectural Press) alongside the iconic, highly colorful 1964/1965 Official Guide New York World's Fair by Time-Life Books.
Bidding Details
- Starting Bid: $100
- Buyer's Premium: 18%
- Auction End Date: September 27, 2026
Condition
very-good
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