the black banner with embroidered decals of the Palace of Varied Industries, flowers, and a seal; along with the opening day ribbon with button and pin; good antique condition with minor wear to the edges; repair to ribbon;
The Panama–Pacific International Exposition was a world's fair held in San Francisco, California, from February 20 to December 4, 1915 to celebrate the completion of the Panama Canal, but was widely seen as a way to showcase San Francisco's recovery from the 1906 earthquake
black lacquer over a hand-made wooden box; the hinged lid adorned with a well-delineated and expressive basset hound face; the interior with removable slats and a small stamp box with carved mother-of-pearl pull; some discoloration to moire silk lining; good antique condition with overall even wear and fine craquelure
each with solid brass tilting barrel resting on a heavy-weight carriage with working wheels; finely and realistically decorated; excellent antique condition with overall even wear and patination
the firmly seated bear with direct gaze resting on a square base; overall even wear; excellent vintage condition; the red panda is considered to be a "good luck charm" and bring good fortune to newlyweds.
