1970s USA Liberty Bell Metal Bookend Paperweight Antique Souvenir Metal Vint

1970s USA Liberty Bell Metal Bookend Paperweight The Liberty Bell, located in Philadelphia, USA, was originally shipped from England. After cracking on its first test ring, it was recast by these two craftsmen in 1753. On the object, you can see PASS AND STOW, the names of Philadelphia metal casters John Pass and John Stow. PHILAD is an abbreviation for Philadelphia, and MDCCLIII is the Roman numeral for 1753, representing the year it was recast. Decorative items with such strong patriotic themes gained widespread popularity around 1976 (the United States Bicentennial). It's highly likely that these were purchased by travelers or locals in Philadelphia as decorative pieces for use as bookends or paperweights! Dimensions: L 11 * W 10.5 * H 12 cm It has a substantial weight. Inquiries welcome.