Today In History

Tiffany Gold Piece Contains Miniature Photograph

Event date: Mar 1, 1895

Major Childs has in his possession what at first sight appears to be a $20 gold piece. On pressing a hidden spring, the back of the piece is lifted, revealing a place for inserting a miniature photograph. The piece is from the well-know firm of Tiffany & Co. It is made from two coins and is a delicate and ingenious piece of work.

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