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Bronze Paperweight, The Origin of the Chicago Fire

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Bronze Paperweight, The Origin of the Chicago Fire

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Antique bronze paperweight. "The Origin of the Chicago Fire, Oct 9, 1871". Depicts a cow knocking over a lantern. Legend holds that the blaze started when the O’Leary family's cow knocked over a lighted lantern. Measures 3.75" wide, 2.25" deep, 1.5" high.

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Bronze Paperweight, The Origin of the Chicago Fire

Name: Bronze Paperweight, The Origin of the Chicago Fire
SKU: 51688575
Price: 130 USD
Availability: InStock

Estimate $120 - $180

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