Had a chance to look it over. Seems like it's made out of copper, or a copper alloy, it's got that kind of color. But amazingly not even a tinge of green. The photo on the auction definately doesn't do it justice, the detail is really nice. It seems that whomever owned the coin took really good care of it, or at least it sat someplace safe for a long time.
It also is the size of the 1886 token shown on Ron Young's site, slightly smaller than a dime (15mm to be exact). Oddly it doesn't mention St. Paul on it, and says it's a souvenir of the 1887 Ice Carnival. But after looking at images of the 1887 ice palace, it's definately the same as the one pictured on the coin (and the 1886 one mentions "Ice Carnival" as well). So it seems like this one was a continuation of the 1886 token.
It makes me wonder if Ron Young doesn't have one of these (that would be amazing, considering he's got a very nice collection), as the only one he shows from 1887 was a different coin that he mentions is the size of a half dollar.
I'll post a couple pictures tonight, if the macro function on my camera works that close up, heh.
Well, a few days later than I'd promised, but it took some time to get my good camera to take these. Keep in mind this token is less than the size of a dime. There's quite fine detail on this.
Just thought some of you might be interested in this:
Howie Register is organizing a Winter Carnival Collectors Show. It will be on January 12th at the South St. Paul VFW. Admission is $5 or free with a Winter Carnival Button. If you are interested in selling, trading or displaying in the show tables will be $25.
The show will be held on Saturday, January 13, 2007 at the South St. Paul VFW. The hours will be 7 a.m. till 4 p.m. You may set up any time after 8 a.m. The cost of the tables have not been set yet but it will probably be $25. We are still in the planning stages. Contact me the first week of December when I'll have more information.
I was going through the 2007 WC Button booklet and noticed they have a 2007 Winter Carnival Commemorative Button they're giving away this year on Jan 26th. Only 2,500, but I'll have to remember to get over there for one.
I wonder if the PP will have another treasure hunt button this year like last year's...
lemme know the details of where on the 26th, I'm in town with nothing planned for the daytime - I'd be happy to go stand in line somewhere if I had directions.
It'll be at Harriet Island, the Merchandise booth in the tent (Once ya get to Harriet though, I think the rest will be pretty self explanatory), which opens at 10am that friday. I can't imagine there'll be a huge line or anything, but I'm gonna try and show up a lil early to make sure.
Don't know how strict they'll be, but there's a coupon in the button booklet for a free one, so ya might want to bring that along.
Wahoo! ...was out at Har-Mar last night and ran into the King's "tax collectors." They explained that I owed back-taxes for my three boys, and therefore must buy the King's four-pack of buttons....quite the deal....
...but if tax collectors really looked that good, we'd all be looking forward to April 15 a whole lot more!
Here's where I used it a couple of years back.
http://images.pfanatics.com/albums/Clue-Masters-Pix/NTFCF3.wmv
Does this look like someone just used a popsicle stick for a winter carnival button?
Maybe I need to make some up and sell them....
Had a chance to look it over. Seems like it's made out of copper, or a copper alloy, it's got that kind of color. But amazingly not even a tinge of green. The photo on the auction definately doesn't do it justice, the detail is really nice. It seems that whomever owned the coin took really good care of it, or at least it sat someplace safe for a long time.
It also is the size of the 1886 token shown on Ron Young's site, slightly smaller than a dime (15mm to be exact). Oddly it doesn't mention St. Paul on it, and says it's a souvenir of the 1887 Ice Carnival. But after looking at images of the 1887 ice palace, it's definately the same as the one pictured on the coin (and the 1886 one mentions "Ice Carnival" as well). So it seems like this one was a continuation of the 1886 token.
It makes me wonder if Ron Young doesn't have one of these (that would be amazing, considering he's got a very nice collection), as the only one he shows from 1887 was a different coin that he mentions is the size of a half dollar.
I'll post a couple pictures tonight, if the macro function on my camera works that close up, heh.
http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=140034822981&ssPageName=ADME:B:SS:US:1
Edit: Ohhhh I see me2 is selling em, heh.
The winning bidder in any of my auctions has the option to swing downtown St. Paul and pick up the item (s) won OR I can mail them.
I'm putting up the 1998 plaque tonight
Howie Register is organizing a Winter Carnival Collectors Show. It will be on January 12th at the South St. Paul VFW. Admission is $5 or free with a Winter Carnival Button. If you are interested in selling, trading or displaying in the show tables will be $25.
Contact Howie for more information at: ferty81@comcast.net
Thanks,
Howie
and why is it happening OUT OF ST.PAUL?
Hes so sweet!
http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=120048077269&ssPageName=ADME:B:SS:US:
I wonder if the PP will have another treasure hunt button this year like last year's...
Don't know how strict they'll be, but there's a coupon in the button booklet for a free one, so ya might want to bring that along.
I like drinking/walking around down there.
http://cgi.ebay.com/1929-Midway-Winter-Carnival-numbered-pinback-St-Paul_W0QQitemZ200059280087QQihZ010QQcategoryZ2019QQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem
The Midway Club carried on the tradition in a smaller version over a few of those years. We have a cool picture from it in our archives.
1928 - 1930
 Midway Club (now Midway Civic Club) sponsored Winter Carnival in order to keep the spirit alive.
1930
 King Boreas H.D. Risdon
 Queen Snowdrop Lee Halloran
 King Fire No Record
1929
 Chief Midway Pascal A. Beckford
 Queen No Record
 Fire King No Record
1928
 King Midway C.H. Jack Bevington
 Queen Edna M. Bolke
 Fire King No record
1928
 King Midway
1922
 Carnival was revived but only on a minor scale.
1918
 Carnival was called off due to the War.
...but if tax collectors really looked that good, we'd all be looking forward to April 15 a whole lot more!