Buildings For Trade

Alcatraz Prison Tower

2009-09-11T11:02:00.000-07:00

Resin replica of the Alcatraz Prison Tower

White House

2009-09-11T11:00:00.000-07:00

Not-so-common larger metal White House with great detail.

Syracuse Savings Banthrico

2009-09-11T10:59:00.000-07:00

State Bank Cast Iron Bank

2009-09-11T10:53:00.000-07:00

Very old State Bank made of Cast Iron

Space Needle lighter

2009-09-11T10:52:00.000-07:00

Large metal cigarette lighter of Seattle Space Needle

Rock n Roll Hall of Fame

2009-09-11T10:49:00.000-07:00

SNL Financial Snow Globe

2009-09-11T10:48:00.000-07:00

unusual mixture of buildings represented inside: The Empire State Building, The Taj Mahal, Jefferson’s Monticello, London’s Parliament Building and the U.S. Capital Building.

More info: http://www.buildingcollector.com/2008/02/snl-financial-snow-globe.html

Riggs National Bank

2009-09-11T10:45:00.000-07:00

Ceramic dome coin bank of the Riggs National Bank in Washington, DC

NYC Cityscape UN and Rockefeller

2009-09-11T10:43:00.000-07:00

There are many different versions of these made...all are old and cool. This one is unusual and features the United Nations and Rockefeller center on the back.

Key for Indepencance Hall Bank

2009-09-11T10:41:00.000-07:00

Do you have the white and red plastic Indepencance Hall coin bank? Don't have the key? Well, I have an extra one. Did you know the key was in the shape of the Liberty Bell? very cool.

Golddome Bank in Buffalo

2009-09-11T10:32:00.000-07:00

Banthrico coin bank

First Commonwealth Bank

2009-09-11T10:31:00.000-07:00

This is an unsual resin coin bank of the First Commonwealth Bank's clock tower.

Equator Monument

2009-09-11T10:28:00.000-07:00

This large wooden desk set has a pen holder and area for note pads. It represents the Equator Monument in Ecuador. http://www.ecuador365.com/mitad1.html

Masonic Coin

2009-09-11T10:26:00.000-07:00

This masonic coin is a commemorative medallion depicting the George Washington Masonic memorial in Alexandria, Va.

Kolner Dom ash tray

2009-09-11T10:24:00.000-07:00

Also known as the Cologne Cathedral

Central Office Tower

2009-09-11T10:22:00.000-07:00

This ceramic clock tower is also a bank.

Cast Iron Banks

2009-09-11T10:21:00.000-07:00

Antique cast iron banks

Alaska State Bank Banthrico

2009-09-11T10:14:00.000-07:00

Texas Souvenir Tray

2009-08-23T18:59:00.001-07:00

Pot metal souvenir ashtray with Texas scenes and buildings including the Alamo, Texas state capital and san Jacinto Monument.

Suntrust Bank Lighthouse

2009-08-03T18:44:00.001-07:00

this is a soft stress reliever type replica

Disney Castle Salt and Peppers

2009-08-03T18:43:00.001-07:00

set when placed together form the entire castle stand 3 inches tall

Singing Tower Salt and Peppers

2009-08-03T18:42:00.001-07:00

set 2.5 inches tall and are replicas of the towers in Florida.

Tower of London

2009-08-03T18:41:00.000-07:00

Tower of London - silver colored replica stands 1 inch tall.

The Borovitskaya Tower

2009-08-03T18:40:00.001-07:00

Russian Water Tower - Plastic version with thermometer is 7.5 inches tall. It may be missing a star at the top, or it might not have been made with one. The Borovitskaya Tower - This gate-tower was built in 1490 by Pietro Antonio Solari, on the site of the Kremlin's medieval western gate. The Borovitskaya gate used to serve as the Kremlin's service entrance, as the tower gave access to the royal grain sheds and stables. The name of the tower harks back to the distant time when the hill on which the fortress stands was covered with dense coniferous forest

Adler Planetarium

2009-08-03T18:39:00.000-07:00

Adler Planetarium - older replica is 3 inches wide all metal with copper finish

Merlion statue

2009-08-03T18:37:00.000-07:00

Merlion statue - This is a 3.5 inch tall pewter replica of the giant water-spewing monument in Singapore.

Wright brothers Monument

2009-08-03T18:36:00.000-07:00

Wright brothers Monument in Kitty Hawk, N.C. This resin version stands 3 inches tall

Cook County Federal Savings

2009-08-03T18:35:00.001-07:00

Banthrico coin bank 6 inches wide with key and trap

Trinity Christian City

2009-08-03T18:34:00.001-07:00

Trinity Christian City International - acrylic building with metal façade details. Looks like it might have been made to be a business card holder for a desk. Unusual item 4inches wide

Tokyo Tower

2009-08-03T18:33:00.002-07:00

5 inches tall, this metal version of the tower has a gold finish

Wine glass Charms

2009-08-03T18:33:00.001-07:00

Keep tract of glasses at your next party with these stylish glass charms which attach to the stem of any wine glass. Set of 5 charms with silver finish

coffee pot Monument

2009-08-03T18:32:00.001-07:00

The old and an unusual monument of a coffee pot is sold metal painted black. 5 inches tall

Kings Dominion Tower

2009-08-03T18:31:00.003-07:00

Chrome metal 4.5 inches tall

NY World’s Fair Globe

2009-08-03T18:31:00.001-07:00

Pencil sharpener is very hard to find. Stands 2.5 inches tall

Leaning Tower of Pisa

2009-08-03T18:29:00.001-07:00

Pencil sharpener 3 inches tall

Castillo De San Marcos

2009-08-03T18:28:00.000-07:00

Fort 3 inches square

Santa Maria La Pintalan tower

2009-08-03T18:27:00.001-07:00

It’s a brass bell size: 6.5 inches tall

Irish Castle Salt and Peppers

2009-08-03T18:26:00.000-07:00

This set of white ceramic castles are made in Cork, Ireland by Carrigaline Pottery. The tallest one stands 4 inches tall

St. Peters Basilica

2009-08-03T18:24:00.000-07:00

This Italian-made replica of the main church in the Vadican has writing in itialian “ROMA Basilica De S. Pietro” Its metal on an onyx base and is made in the 1960s

Gateway Arch

2009-08-03T18:23:00.001-07:00

Also know as the St. Louis Arch this older replica has a paddle boat going by in the river. 3 inches wide

Empire State Bld on Ashtray

2009-08-03T18:22:00.003-07:00

The unusual thing about this Empire state replica is its round base that is secured to a round ash tray by a screw. Its stands almost 4 inches tall

Golden Gate Bridge Pewter

2009-08-03T18:22:00.001-07:00

Pewter version is almost 4 inches long

Golden Gate Bridge

2009-08-03T18:21:00.001-07:00

This nice replica has a red finish on an oval chrome base

Golden Gate Bridge LARGE

2009-08-03T18:20:00.002-07:00

At 12 inches long, this is one of the largest metal bridge replicas you’ll see.

Independence Hall

2009-08-03T18:20:00.001-07:00

This metal pencil sharpener in the shape of Independence Hall stands 3.5 inches tall.

Rochester Savings Bank

2009-08-03T18:19:00.000-07:00

This gold plastic replica is the only souvenir replica made of the Rochester Savings Bank (metal was never produced) The plug on the back is missing. 3.25 inches tall

Washington Monument Salt and Peppers

2009-08-03T18:15:00.000-07:00

A set of chrome Washington Monument salt and pepper shakers are 2.5 inches tall.

Eiffel tower top holder

2009-08-03T18:14:00.000-07:00

Not many people know what this miniature Eiffel Tower is for. It’s a base for a spinning top. The 2-inch tall lead replica is from the 1960’s. More info about it HERE

Bremer Stadtmusikanten Monument

2009-08-03T18:12:00.003-07:00

The Bremen Town Musicians ( in German Die Bremer Stadtmusikanten, also translated as The Musicians of Bremen) is a fairy tale recorded by the Brothers Grimm. The monument in Bremen, German is of 4 Animals stacked up (a donkey, a dog, a cat, and a rooster). The metal miniature monument stands 3 inches tall on an ashtray.

Gold Tower of the America’s Salt and Peppers

2009-08-03T18:11:00.000-07:00

San Antonio hosted a World’s Fair in 1968. Called “Hemisfair ‘68” these gold-painted Ceramic Salt & pepper shakers are original from the fair. They stand 5.5 inches tall and are in excellent condition.

White Tower of the America’s Salt and Peppers

2009-08-03T18:08:00.000-07:00

San Antonio hosted a World’s Fair in 1968. Called “Hemisfair ‘68” these Ceramic Salt & pepper shakers are original from the fair. They stand 5.5 inches tall and are in excellent condition.

Lincoln’s Log Cabin Salt and Pepper

2009-08-03T18:06:00.000-07:00

These metal Salt & Pepper shakers are in the shape of Abraham Lincoln’s log cabin in New Salem, Ill. The S&Ps are in excellent condition, the tray has some minor corrosion, but no holes or dents. More info HERE. Tray is 4.25 inches long

Sphinx Souvenir

2009-08-02T12:09:00.001-07:00

Chrome bust of the Sphinx on a wooden base with a plaque which reads “Best Wishes The Millers” Stands 4.5 inches tall.

WHITNEY MUSEUM NY

2009-08-02T12:08:00.001-07:00

This is a resin cast souvenir building replica of the Whitney Museum in NYC. It measures 3.25" tall and 2.75" wide. The photo below is of the front and back of this one replica. It’s in Excellent condition with no damage at all.

Skylon Tower Niagara Falls

2009-08-02T12:06:00.000-07:00

This is a nicely detailed METAL Skylon Tower souvenir building from Niagara Falls, Canada which stands 7 inches tall. It’s well made and the top revolves just like the real tower. Excellent condition. This is much better than the plastic replicas out there. On top of the real building is a restaurant and observation deck overlooking the world-wonder Niagara Falls.

Greater Buffalo Savings Bank

2009-08-02T12:04:00.002-07:00

This pewter coin bank measures 5” x 2” x 2” tall. It was made in 2002, but is surprisingly hard to find. Perfect condition. More info about the bank is HERE.

Capital dome candle snuffer

2009-08-02T12:04:00.001-07:00

This unusual and useful souvenir building has a detailed replica of the US capital building dome on a handle with the US House of Representatives seal on it. Made of polished (shiny) pewter.

Empire State Sharpener

2009-08-02T12:02:00.001-07:00

This very old solid lead pencil sharpener in the shape of the Empire State building The sharpening blade is missing (as most are in these old replicas). There are a few minor dings in the metal due to the age and softness of lead. Stands 5 inches tall.

Mudlen Houses

2009-08-02T12:01:00.001-07:00

Ceramic Mudlen Houses copyright 1979 each are marked and in excellent condition. Made in England.
1) Thornbush MO-12A-5
2) Copdock MO-12A-13
3) The mustard pot MO-12B-24

Elephant lighter

2009-08-02T12:00:00.001-07:00

This cigarette lighter in the shape of an elephant has a house / pagotta on its back. Not sure if its Lucy the Elephant in N.J. or not. Stands 3 inches tall. The finish has gotten dull over the years.

Square Asian Pagoda

2009-08-02T11:59:00.001-07:00

Square Asian Pagoda Building sits on a base and seems to be an incense burner. Stands 3 inches tall and made in Japan in the 1960s.

Round Asian Pagoda

2009-08-02T11:58:00.002-07:00

Round Asian Pagoda Building sits on a base and seems to be an incense burner. Stands 3 inches tall and made in Japan in the 1960s.

Singapore souvenir

2009-08-02T11:58:00.001-07:00

This compilation includes the Merlion, a palm tree, and asian building / arch. 3 inches tall with thermometer

Le Sacre Coeur

2009-08-02T11:57:00.002-07:00

Older version of Paris’ Le Sacre Coeur silver / grey finish 4 inches tall

Leaning Tower of Pisa

2009-08-02T11:57:00.001-07:00

Cast stone version of the Leaning Tower of Pisa 6 inches tall

Immaculate Conception Church

2009-08-02T11:56:00.002-07:00

National Shrine of the Immaculate Conception I have two versions. The larger version measures 5.5 inches tall with an unusual gold finish. The other version is copper finished and is more realistic to the church’s dimensions.

Will Rogers Shrine

2009-08-02T11:55:00.001-07:00

Replicas of the Will Rogers Shrine Of the Sun tower. One is plaster and painted yellowish the other is lead metal. 4 inches tall

Iwo Jima Souvenir

2009-08-02T11:54:00.000-07:00

Iwo Jima Souvenir Replica almost 4 inches wide.