1876 PHILADELPHIA CENTENNIAL FIGURAL BUSTS / PAPERWEIGHTS, LOT OF TWO, frosted colorless, comprising a Ruth the Gleaner example and a William Shakespeare, each embossed with “GILLINDER & SONS” and “CENTENNIAL EXPOSITION” to reverse or to base. Gillinder & Sons, Philadelphia PA. Fourth quarter 19th century. 5" HOA.

Shakespeare excellent condition with wear to tip of nose and with a very minute rainbow bruise at front midsection of pedestal base; Ruth example fair condition with extensive post-production polishing around base edge, and with networks of fine annealing lines throughout.