Chicago World’s Fair 1893 Ferris Wheel Glass Paperweight handmade mail organizer there are a couple of

there are a couple of thin splits in the surface of the wood on one side

really--made to hold 10 pounds of imported cinnamon

circa 1950

which photos do not capture well

Light wood slider: 8"x 4 5/8" x 3 1/8"

Chicago World’s Fair 1893 Ferris Wheel Glass Paperweight handmade mail organizer there are a couple ofA fun piece of history, this antique glass paperweight was an Official Souvenir of the Ferris wheels debut at the Chicago Worlds Fair in 1893. On the face is a sepia tone image of the giant attraction, and on the back are printed lots of details bout the Ferris Wheels construction diameter of 45 feet, holding 36 cars, accommodating 60 people, lasting 20 minutes for a trip, etc. Produced by Lovejoy & Co, Chicago, with 1890 handwritten in pen on