Wonderful 1893 Columbian Exposition Souvenir Liberty Bell

Wonderful 1893 Columbian Exposition Souvenir Liberty Bell in copper, wood, and steel. The bell has a wooden handle or yolk and copper bell, the waist of the bell read"PROCLAIM LIBERTY THROUGHOUT ALL THE LAND UNTO ALL THE INHABITANTS THEREOF" and displays the iconic crack and just above the bead line read"1776 1893 WORLDS COLUMBIAN EXPOSITION CHICAGO". The mouth of the bell features a steel clapper.

Circa 1893

Approximately 2 ½" tall x 2" wide

Stamped copper, wood, steel

None.

"PROCLAIM LIBERTY THROUGHOUT ALL THE LAND UNTO ALL THE INHABITANTS THEREOF 1776 1893 WORLDS COLUMBIAN EXPOSITION CHICAGO".

This is from a Worlds Fair & Exposition collection which we will be listing more of over the next few months. MHV14 LHEX8/15 SHEX10/15

8+ (Excellent): The bell shows minor to moderate wear, small areas of oxidation, overall handsome patina.

As with all my artifacts, this piece is guaranteed to be original, as described.