{"product_id":"antique-early-1900s-hand-painted-souvenir-pictorial-trinket-tray-featuring-the-famous-hudson-bay-company-bastion-of-nanaimo-british-columbia-harbour","title":"Antique 1900's Hand-Painted SOUVENIR PICTORIAL TRINKET TRAY: Featuring The Famous Hudson Bay Company Bastion of Nanaimo Harbour","description":"\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003eAntique hand-painted pictorial souvenir trinket tray featuring the famous Bastion of Nanaimo Harbour in British Columbia, Canada, circa 1906. It’s in excellent condition with no chips or cracks, showcasing a vivid, deep image. The base still has possibly the original green felt table protector. No manufacturing or location details are present.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003eThis deep sea blue and bright gold, intricately scalloped pictorial souvenir trinket dish was not only beautifully crafted for its time, but also features an incredible hand-painted image of the area, capturing a moment forever—Nanaimo Harbour with its iconic bastion landmark in the foreground and towering, coal-laden sailing ships in the background.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003eDID YOU KNOW:\u003cem\u003e In 1891, the land this structure sat on was sold, and the new owner threatened to demolish the structure. A contribution of $175 from the city saved the Bastion and it was moved across Front Street. The Bastion was moved again in 1974 when Front Street was widened.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003eFor more info on Nanaimo's Famous Hudson's Bay Company Bastion, please see: \u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(43, 0, 255);\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/nanaimomuseum.ca\/exhibits-collections\/the-bastion\/\" style=\"color: rgb(43, 0, 255);\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eThe Bastion | Nanaimo Museum\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003eSize: 4.75 inch square\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003eGC\u0026amp;C Stock #1674\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Gillmore Coins \u0026 Collectibles","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47685124915430,"sku":null,"price":125.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0607\/6212\/8614\/files\/1674_1.jpg?v=1778971425","url":"https:\/\/gillmore.ca\/products\/antique-early-1900s-hand-painted-souvenir-pictorial-trinket-tray-featuring-the-famous-hudson-bay-company-bastion-of-nanaimo-british-columbia-harbour","provider":"Gillmore Coins \u0026 Collectibles","version":"1.0","type":"link"}