Portland Ornament 1997 Governor Hotel COA and similar items

UP FOR SALE: 1997 Governor Hotel ? The Portland Ornament Series This collectible Christmas ornament from the Portland Ornament series features the iconic Governor Hotel in stunning detail. Designed by Betty Gimarelli, this 1997 edition was part of a limited production run of only 15,000 pieces. This ornament comes with its original red presentation box and a numbered Certificate of Authenticity confirming it is #994 of 15,000. Details: Year: 1997 Landmark: The Governor Hotel Designer: Betty Gimarelli Numbered COA: #994 of 15,000 Includes original red box Made in the USA Condition: Excellent pre-owned condition with minimal surface wear. Brass finish is bright and clean. COA is crisp. Box has light shelf wear from storage. These ornaments are no longer in production and continue to gain value among collectors of Oregon history, holiday decor, and regional art. Designed and produced by Betty Gimarelli since 1989 In December 2013, Betty passed away following a brief and unexpected diagnosis of terminal cancer. Her husband, Jim, also recently diagnosed at the time with a terminal illness, passed away only hours before. These ornaments are no longer produced and are very collectible. Some are actually signed on the back by Betty herself. AS IS AS SHOWN ? Please check out all the pics and zoom in for the best look. Photos tell the story better than I ever could! Thanks so much for looking! Vintage and secondhand goodies usually have some character (aka flaws). I do my best to describe everything honestly, but I?m no expert. What you see is what you get. All my stuff comes from a smoke-free home and gets a good cleaning before it heads out. I ship Monday through Saturday fast and packed with care! Colors might look a little different depending on your screen and lighting. Props are just for show -- only the item(s) listed in the title are included. Got a problem? Message me first! I'm easy to work with and want you to be happy! Poke around my store if you want, I am happy to bundle shipping! Visit my Store for more great finds!