Аукцион Bidspirit | Gillinder & Sons Frosted Glass

Gillinder & Sons Frosted Glass Lion Figurine 1876 Centennial Exhibit. - Gillinder & Sons (Philadelphia, Pennsylvania), ”Frosted Lion” glass figurine, on a scalloped base, featuring a satin-finish chemical acid etching that creates its signature frosted texture, pressed mark on bottom ”Gillinder & Sons Centennial Exhibition”. Souvenir paperweights like this were originally made for the 1876 Philadelphia Centennial Exposition. Gillinder & Sons famously operated a fully functional glass factory on the exhibition grounds, allowing visitors to witness glassmaking firsthand and purchase commemorative pieces like this one. CONDITION: Small chips and surface imperfections visible on the base edges. No cracks or major structural damage. Frosted surface shows minor wear consistent with age and use. SHIPPING: In-house shipping available for this lot. Please refer to our shipping information here: https://www.epicauctionsandestatesales.com/auction-shipping-information/