$6,518
(McKinley, William 1843-1901), Gold and Silver Presentation Paperweight, Presentation paperweight given to William McKinley for upholding The Gold Standard , c. 1900, consisting of a yellow gold orb with foliate molded band, on an octagonal weighted silver pedestal inscribed "This octagon paper weight a token to Wm. M. McKinley as President for eight years, upholding the GOLD STANDARD", stamped Spies & Co., Chicago, in a fitted leather case, ht. 2 1/2 in., (good, minor wear).
Auctioneer:
Skinner
Date:
2008-11-16