Tiffany & Co. Brooklyn Bridge Opening Ceremonies Ticket
Brooklyn Bridge
New York, NY, May 24, 1883
Tiffany & Co. Brooklyn Bridge Opening Ceremonies Ticket
Ticket/Invitation
An entrance ticket to the grand opening of the New York and Brooklyn Bridge. 1p, measures 6.5" x 2.75", [New York], May 24, 1883. Engraved by Tiffany & Co. with delicately embossed calligraphy on cream-colored cardstock. Hand-stamped in the upper left, admitting the bearer to "Section K." A blind-embossed leaf emblem bearing the initials "NY & BB" is located near lower right. Light toning and handling wear throughout, else near fine.
A similar example sold in our January 2025 auction for $2,250 (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.
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
Tiffany & Co. Brooklyn Bridge Opening Ceremonies Ticket
Ticket/Invitation
An entrance ticket to the grand opening of the New York and Brooklyn Bridge. 1p, measures 6.5" x 2.75", [New York], May 24, 1883. Engraved by Tiffany & Co. with delicately embossed calligraphy on cream-colored cardstock. Hand-stamped in the upper left, admitting the bearer to "Section K." A blind-embossed leaf emblem bearing the initials "NY & BB" is located near lower right. Light toning and handling wear throughout, else near fine.
A similar example sold in our January 2025 auction for $2,250 (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.
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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