****** PRESIDENTIAL PAPERWEIGHT COLLECTION

        Wonderful collection of 32 different original Presidential paperweights.  Most bought 15-20 years ago from leading political dealers such as Rex Stark, Tom French, David Frent, and in political auctions, at antique shows and antique malls.  A collector-made collection. Several are from the famous Marshall Ackerman Collection of McKinley Memorabilia aquired in 1990 from his collection.  Excellent condition. Photos may be a bit small or blurry as photos taken with a macrocamera, and paperweights not the easiest items to photograph!

   To those unfamiliar with paperweights as a collectible, they really only came into vogue in the late 19th Century, so no contemporary pppwts exist for earlier presidents and those for pre-1880 Presidents are not contemporary (but none of these are modern and all of those created after 1880 are original).  By far the most abundant are for William McKinley as it was during his Presidency that they really became popular. Most are sepia-tone images (as are 99% that exist) but a few are in color and there are several rare and desirable jugate designs present.  We will be pleased to answer any questions by serious buyers. Low start bid.   

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