1915 Panama-Pacific Exposition Souvenir Spade, Original Envelope 1116-98

Description: Normal 0 false false false EN-US X-NONE X-NONE Souvenir replicating the spade used by President William Taft in 1911 for the ground breaking for the 1915 Panama-Pacific International Exposition at San Francisco. These "spade" souvenirs were made by the Shreve Jewelry Co. of the City, and sold prior to as well as during the event. Signed and hallmarked by Shreve as shown. With the original paper envelope these were issued in, including the wrapping tissue. The envelope shows a few light spots/stains from storage and the tissue is a bit wadded but whole otherwise. The paper envelopes are scarcer than the spades, both due to being tossed by the original purchaser, as well as the inevitable damage over time. These pieces were made in different finishes - those I know of are bright Silver, Antiqued Silver and Gold vermeil (wash or plate) to replicate the actual Gold shovel used by Taft. This example appears to be one of the Gold vermeil versions, although heavily toned from a Century left stored in the envelope. It is possible that it has been cleaned at some point although I cannot see absolute proof of any abuse and it is otherwise undamaged. 1116-98 Please Note: We require payment within four days of purchase, unless you contact us for other arrangements in advance of purchase. Items not paid for within 4 days will have an automatic unpaid item case opened - please do not make a purchase unless you intend to honor your commitment. If you have any questions, please email. Please note our hours below and if needed contact us at least 24 hours before close of listing. Buy or Bid with confidence: we have a heritage to 1937, and loads of good eBay Feedback, where I have been selling since 1997. Good Luck & Good Hunting! Tipsico Coin, Mon.- Fri. 10 AM - 4 PM MST.

Price: 99 USD

Location: Eagle, Idaho

End Time: 2025-01-16T20:22:46.000Z

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