1904 ST. LOUIS WORLD ' S FAIR DONKEY SOUVENIR, BRASS GOLD PAINT 3 " L 2 1/4 " H
Item History & Price
| Reference Number: Avaluer:23902707 | Country/Region of Manufacture: United States |
| Year: 1904 |
Presented here is a vivid donkey figurine, made for the 1904 World Fair in St. Louis, marked, "SHOW ME I M FROM MISSOURI". The gilt over the original yellow paint was mostly rubbed off, and in some area, the yellow paint is peeling off too (see pictures for details). The size is about 3" long and 2 1/4" tall, weight about, 6.3 oz. Don't know much about the meanings, background, or symbolic significance about donkey figurine in Missouri in 1904 (anyone knows more... is welcome to share your knowledge/opinion).
An interesting collectible and an attractive deco on desk/shelf--a great rare gift to yourself or your loved one!
An interesting collectible and an attractive deco on desk/shelf--a great rare gift to yourself or your loved one!
