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Old~DOLLAR SAVINGS BANK~Metal SOUVENIR BUILDING Bank
Here is a TERRIFIC vintage Miniature BUILDING BANK - a promotional SOUVENIR item from the DOLLAR SAVINGS BANK of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania - originally given away to encourage Thrift in the younger generation .. a Heavy CAST METAL piece - probably Lead - with lots of Intricate architectural detail - dates circa 1930s, I believe .. made by A.C. Rehberger Company of Chicago with nicely aged Brass Plated finish - not one of the later, lighter weight examples with less detail and a garish finish .. this beautiful Roman Corinthian style building was designed by Philadelphia architect Isaac H. Hobbs & Son and built circa 1871 .. see 8 photos below also .. VERY GOOD condition - with expected and typical tarnish to patina from age - original locking closure door in bottom with some surface rust to tin finish - No Key .. measures about 3 1/4" high x 4 1/8" wide x 3" deep .. coin slot and bill hole on top as well as molded saying 'This Is Your Bank' .. around base is molded '338-344 Fourth Avenue - The Dollar Savings Bank - Pittsburgh, Pa. - Organized in 1855' on right side wall is 'A Safe Place For Your Money' and on left side is 'The Only Mutual Savings Bank In Pittsburgh' .. stamped on bottom closure 'A.C. Rehberger Co. Chicago' .. guaranteed Old and Original .. offered with NO RESERVE!
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