1893 Worlds Fair

rvrpilot · Oct 19, 2011

I'm looking for information about these medals that I've had for probly 15 to 20 yrs stuffed
in a box in my closet,I know that they are from the Chicago Worlds Fair but what I don't know
is the rarity of them, They are commisioners medals and are made out of what looks to be
Black Hills gold. HH Rvrpilot

High Plains Digger · Oct 19, 2011

Surely they would be marked if they were 10kt gold. But the question is: Was Black Hills gold even popular back then? It hadn't been produced for that long, and probably in a very small amount. Just wondering. Where's the jewelerguy, he seems to know some history.

Mackaydon · Oct 19, 2011

What is the town name in the second image?
What is the name in the glare of the third image?
What is the Illinois town name in the fourth image?
Don.......

jewelerguy · Oct 19, 2011

these are fantastic! I've never seen any quite like them, as they appear to be pins/honorary awards for board members or organizers of the fair and exposition. Not sure from the pictures, but they do appear to be made of gold and have impressive jeweler quality etching and engraving. These look like antique roadshow type stuff to me and I feel they warrant further info from an expert. No doubt there are collectors out there who specialize in worlds fair objects. I think they could be worth a great deal of money to the right collector. Very cool stuff... please keep us informed :thumbsup: