Four Bestmaid York City Landmark Souvenir Buildings Made In Japan In 1932
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| Reference Number: Avaluer:15619315 | Country/Region of Manufacture: Japan |
| Featured Refinements: Souvenir Building Collectible |
This is for a set of four souvenir buildings. They are part of an original set of eight buildings made by a japanese firm called bestmaid in 1932. They are small (about 2.5-3 inches tall), and made of porcelain or ceramic. Very good condition. The ones included are: St. Patrick’s cathedralStatue of libertyWoolworth buildingChanin building (122 east 42nd street). Where else are you going to get a miniature Chanin building??
The... other four (which are not being offered here) are:NY public libraryNY stock exchangeRitz tower (465 park avenue)(Dinkins) municipal building Amazing how NYC and the real estate world has changed over the past 87 years! I'm only aware of two sets in the public domain: The national building museum in washington, and the canadian centre for architecture in montreal. Both of these are complete sets (8 buildings) with the original boxes that were donated by building collectors.
The... other four (which are not being offered here) are:NY public libraryNY stock exchangeRitz tower (465 park avenue)(Dinkins) municipal building Amazing how NYC and the real estate world has changed over the past 87 years! I'm only aware of two sets in the public domain: The national building museum in washington, and the canadian centre for architecture in montreal. Both of these are complete sets (8 buildings) with the original boxes that were donated by building collectors.
