Rare 1876 PHILADELPHIA EXPOSITION Wooden MEDALS in OB!

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VERY LOW OPENING BID WITH NO RESERVE! For your consideration is a Rare 1876 PHILADELPHIA EXPOSITION Wooden MEDALS in the Original PRESENTATION CASE! Case measures about 10" wide x 7.75" tall. The bottom, center opening in the case shows the maker's information "Manufactured by the Philadelphia Ornamental Wood Co., 1129 Cherry Street, Philadelphia"...see picture. The group contains six carved wooden "medals" that were done in high relief both front & back with text on both sides & a portrait (or other art) on the obverse.The medals in the case are as follows (top to bottom...left to right) Obverse text related for identification purposes...Gen'l Joseph R. Hawley, President U.S. International ExpositionMain Building, Great International Exposition PhiladelphiaAlfred T. Goshorn, Director General U.S. International ExpositionGeorge Washington, Born Feb. 22, 1732; Died December 14. 1799Art Gallery, Great International Exposition Philadelphia1776-1876 Independence HallT is a LOT more detail in these wood medals than the pictures can show or suggest.All six medals are in excellent condition with fabulous, all original patinated finishes. The case is in above average condition. T is scaring on the lid of the case w it was probably taped once upon a time. T is just normal shelf wear on the bottom. The case top is is missing the fabric (or read more

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