RARE 1893 Hyman A. Abrams Columbian Exposition Ferris Wheel
RARE 1893 Hyman A. Abrams Columbian Exposition Ferris Wheel
Here is a RARE 1893 Hyman A. Abrams Columbian Exposition Ferris Wheel. It was a souvenir of the 1893 World’s Fair in Chicago, imported From Hyman Abrams Co, England. It has a wood base 4 1/2 X 8” with paper litho tile style floor. The wheel is all plated brass, 6” tall and the powerhouse is litho tin with tin corrugated roof. The main wheels and stack are removable. It is missing 4 carriages. The clockwork mechanism is high quality and functioned well after pain staking adjustments to wheel as its very delicate(see video below). As its 131 yers old, its in remarkable condition. Includes a copy of the write up we did showing our research.