Old Paperweight 1924 Syria Temple Atlantic City Pilgrimage G. Meyers Potentate

Description

Vintage Rectangular Glass Paperweight
Transfer Image Syria Temple
1924 Atlantic City Pilgrimage
George E. Meyers Illustrious Potentate
For Your Paperweight or Fraternal Orders Related Collection-SyriaTemple1
Details
Description:
This is a very nice rectangular clear glass paperweight having a flat profile. This vintage paperweight has a black and white image of a man wearing a fez within an oval above the image of the Pyramids and Sphinx of Egypt and a large building with lots of people in front of it. The paperweight has inscription suggesting it relates to the Syria Temple in Pittsburgh, PA. The man in the Fez is George E. Meyers the Illustrious Potentate, and the image of the people gathered in front what we believe is the convention Center in Atlantic City New Jersey represents the gathering associated with the Atlantic City Pilgrimage of the temple membership in September 17-21, 1924. The paperweight has a white colored enameled backing, which is applied to the back. A nice historic paperweight celebrating an important event in the history of this Fraternal Order or Society. Please carefully review the photos presented as they are part and parcel of the description.
Date:
Unknown, but most likely mid 1900s could be earlier.
Origin:
Purchased at an estate sale in Southeastern Pennsylvania.
Size:
The base is ~4 1/8" by ~2 5/8" and is ~3/4" thick. The paperweight weighs about 10 ounces.
Maker:
Unknown.
Marks:
Unmarked as to the maker.
Distinguishing Characteristics - Most Interesting About The Piece:
A nice vintage paperweight with a nice historic image commemorating an important event in the history of the Syria Temple. It would display very well in your collection of paperweights or Fraternal Order related items.
Condition:
The paperweight is in very good condition with no cracks, hairlines, chips, or repairs. The print image is in excellent condition, clean, and shows the details very well. The paperweight has minor surface scratches throughout. The backing has a few spots where the enameling is lost, scratched, or popped off all of which can be seen in the photos. Be that as it may, this is a very interesting paperweight with nice historic image that would make a great addition to your Fraternal Order related collection or glass paperweight collection. Please see photos for additional condition information.
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