Philadelphia Cast Iron Coin Bank, Independence Hall

Late 19th century, cast iron retaining some of the original gilt surface, model of the Philadelphia historic landmark, embossed "BIRTHPLACE OF AMERICAN INDEPENDENCE" to one side and "LIBERTY PROCLAIMED JULY.4.1776" to the other, underside "MADE.BY.ENTERPRISE.MFG.CO.PHILA/PAT SEP 14 1875" to underside.

8 1/2 x 6 3/4 x 6 1/2 in.

From the Collection of the late Dr. Margaret Fitch, Aiken, South Carolina

Missing parts of railing to roof, missing spire to steeple, missing one square nut to underside; base is slightly lifted from the upper structure; original gilt surface with areas of rubbing and gilt loss.