Properly called "The Declaration of Independence" by John Trumbull--the declaration is simply being presented, not signed--the famous painting behind the obverse graphic also adorns the reverse of the two dollar bill. A banner, an American eagle with wings spread, perches on the American shield; and busts of Columbus and Washington fill in the bottom, creating a powerful vision of nationalistic pride. The reverse is a busy sea, with Columbus and crew--crew at any rate, Columbus stands--kneeling before a crucifix. Ships dot the waves. Beneath, a row boat is arriving, welcomed by a mix of new and old world people. Low relief, cast in white metal. Some light nicks rim the outside of this full 2-1/4-inch diameter medal.  Reverse finish is more true to the appearance.

$89.00, plus $4 S/H.

A smaller--1-1/2 inch across--version of the above in near perfect condition. A small stain shows at the top of the obverse. The metal is, most likely, white metal, but the finish is smooth front and back unlike the larger version of this medal. The intracacies of design, though smaller, are more apparent on this finely wrought piece. Reeded edge.

$109.00, plus $4 S/H.

Again the larger of the "Declaration of Independence;" this one in Bronze. This is a rich medallion, a full 2-1/4-inch across and in excellent shape except for a couple of rim nicks seen in photo.

$119.00, plus $4 S/H.

Bone China, Crescent-Shaped Dish. 7-1/2 inches from wing tip to wing tip, and 3-1/4 inches at its widest point, the striking dish depiects the Expo's "Electrical Building" in the center. "World's Exposition, Chicago 1893" is written above the scene, and "The Electrical Building" along the bottom. The Expo was the second massive public area illumned by electrical ligts, the first being the San Francisco Bridge. Inside the building rose a central column of myriad of lights that blinked on and off in a breath-taking display of the new energy.

Perhaps used as a small serving dish, many china makers created these crescent-shaped examples of fine bone china(the native clay is in fact mixed with bone for the rich color and texture-china.). Though the trade mark is distinctive, it could not be identified. Wedgewood also created the pieces, but we couldn't find this trade sign for them in their lists.

What appears to be light, pinkish staining is actually small sections of fine crazing that has taken on a light brown/pink hue. No chipping, a very scarce and decorative collectible.

$49.00, plus $6 S/H.