Fine Books and Manuscripts: Featuring Important Chicago Memorabilia
Thu, Jan 10, 2019 06:30AM EST
Live Auction
Lot 174
Great Chicago Fire: Bells Cast from Remnants of the Chicago Courthouse.
Estimate: $200 - $400
Bid Increments
| Price | Bid Increment |
|---|---|
| $0 | $5 |
| $30 | $10 |
| $100 | $25 |
| $500 | $50 |
| $1,000 | $100 |
| $2,000 | $200 |
| $5,000 | $500 |
| $10,000 | $1,000 |
| $20,000 | $2,000 |
| $50,000 | $5,000 |
| $100,000 | $10,000 |
Great Chicago Fire: Bells Cast from Remnants of the Chicago Court House. Including a metal bell (3? diam.) with raised lettering: ?Chicago Court House Bell/Oct. 1871? (the ?1? in 1871 lacking), with a receipt from the public auction of metal recovered after the fire; and a miniature bell cast from the same metal, accompanied by a facsimile certificate and an inventory card from the Chicago Historical Society.
