Brooklyn Bridge Tiffany & Co. Invitation to the Opening Issued by Assistant Engineer
Brooklyn Bridge
New York, NY, May 24, 1883
Brooklyn Bridge Tiffany & Co. Invitation to the Opening Issued by Assistant Engineer
Ticket/Invitation
A beautifully engraved invitation to the New York and Brooklyn Bridge opening ceremonies. Measures 9" x 6.5", New York, May 24, 1883. The Tiffany & Co. invitation features a full view of the bridge flanked by two coats of arms, and requests the presence of one George N. Paynter. Contemporary docketing in the upper right verso: "Received from Col. Wm. H. Paine/ May 1883". Exhibits scattered toning and handling marks throughout, with light corner wear. Isolated spot staining present in the upper left, near the engraved vignette. Intermittent soiling on verso. Overall, very good.
Similar examples have sold in our previous auctions for up to $2,750 (including buyer's premium).
The Brooklyn Bridge was designed by German-born engineer John A. Roebling, with construction beginning in 1870. The Brooklyn Bridge was the world's longest suspension bridge ever constructed up until that time. 21st U.S. President Chester A. Arthur and other dignitaries attended the opening ceremonies on May 24, which culminated in the symbolic hand-shaking of the Mayors of Manhattan and Brooklyn, Franklin Edson and Seth Low. Celebrations included fireworks displays, ship gun salutes, speeches, and band music. It's estimated that over 150,000 pedestrians and 1,800 vehicles crossed the bridge on opening day.
William Henry Paine (1828-1890) worked as an assistant engineer for the Brooklyn Bridge, in charge of the large cable railway that serviced the project. He previously served in the Army of the Potomac as a topographical engineer.
This item comes with a Certificate from John Reznikoff, a premier authenticator for both major 3rd party authentication services, PSA and JSA (James Spence Authentications), as well as numerous auction houses.
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Brooklyn Bridge
New York, NY, May 24, 1883
Brooklyn Bridge Tiffany & Co. Invitation to the Opening Issued by Assistant Engineer
Ticket/Invitation
A beautifully engraved invitation to the New York and Brooklyn Bridge opening ceremonies. Measures 9" x 6.5", New York, May 24, 1883. The Tiffany & Co. invitation features a full view of the bridge flanked by two coats of arms, and requests the presence of one George N. Paynter. Contemporary docketing in the upper right verso: "Received from Col. Wm. H. Paine/ May 1883". Exhibits scattered toning and handling marks throughout, with light corner wear. Isolated spot staining present in the upper left, near the engraved vignette. Intermittent soiling on verso. Overall, very good.
Similar examples have sold in our previous auctions for up to $2,750 (including buyer's premium).
The Brooklyn Bridge was designed by German-born engineer John A. Roebling, with construction beginning in 1870. The Brooklyn Bridge was the world's longest suspension bridge ever constructed up until that time. 21st U.S. President Chester A. Arthur and other dignitaries attended the opening ceremonies on May 24, which culminated in the symbolic hand-shaking of the Mayors of Manhattan and Brooklyn, Franklin Edson and Seth Low. Celebrations included fireworks displays, ship gun salutes, speeches, and band music. It's estimated that over 150,000 pedestrians and 1,800 vehicles crossed the bridge on opening day.
William Henry Paine (1828-1890) worked as an assistant engineer for the Brooklyn Bridge, in charge of the large cable railway that serviced the project. He previously served in the Army of the Potomac as a topographical engineer.
This item comes with a Certificate from John Reznikoff, a premier authenticator for both major 3rd party authentication services, PSA and JSA (James Spence Authentications), as well as numerous auction houses.
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