1853 Exhibition of the Industry of All Nations, First Pillar Medal. White Metal. About Uncirculated, Hairlines, Obverse Spot.51.5 mm. <strong>Obv:</strong> View of Crystal Palace with legend BUILDING FOR THE EXHIBITION OF THE INDUSTRY OF ALL NATIONS above, NEW YORK / MDCCCLIII below, makers mark DOWLER BIRM. along lower border. <strong>Rev:</strong> Wreath encloses multi-line legend THE / FIRST PILLAR / WAS ERECTED / OCTOBER 30TH / 1852 / OPENED / JUNE / 1853. / MESSRS.. CARSTENSEN & GILDEMIESTER / ARCHITECTS.
