First National Bank & Central Wisconsin Trust Souvenir Building Rehberger Recast

Description

For sale is a heavy metal souvenir building replica of the First National Bank & Central Wisconsin Trust Building, originally cast in lead by A.C. Rehberger in the 1920s.
It almost never comes up for sale.
This one was recast in the 1990s from the original mold for the Souvenir Building Collectors Society in a limited run.
See # 1159 in
Monumental Miniatures
(Weingarten/Majua) which gives it IV/V and 4/6 ratings respectively for rarity and value.
Unlike the original this one lacks a trap, though the coin slot and dollar hole on top are functional.
Compare also # 1708 in
Replica Buildings: A Visual History
(Merwine), which values the original at between 0-0.
This one has a brass toned finish with black highlights and clear, distinct lettering all around.
It is in excellent condition.
Shipping includes insurance and signature tracking (to minimize the
possibility
of loss to 'porch pirates').