20th Century Statue of Liberty Souvenir Model

Before the rise of resins and plastics in souvenirs, pot metal was a cheap alternative and preferred material for making souvenir model of famous landmarks. The pot metal would be electroplated in copper to simulate a bronze finish after being cast and cleaned.

In this particular example, the model of the Statue of Liberty was actually copied from an older example. Not many people would notice but hardcore Statue of Liberty collectors probably have noticed the strikingly similar appearance of