Rehberger 1938 Kraft-Phenix Cheese Corporation Building Advertising Paperweight

Description: 1938 Kraft-Phenix Cheese Corporation Building Souvenir Paperweight by A.C. Rehberger Co. w/History of Both Chicago Mfg'ing MainstaysSuperb Art Deco Paperweight in the Streamline Moderne Architectural Style! The 1938 Kraft-Phenix Cheese Corporation Building Paperweight commemorating the new Kraft International Headquarters, designed by the famous Chicago architects Mundie, Jensen, Bourke and Havens, located at 500 Peshtigo Court in Chicago. Paperweight was designed and manufactured by A.C. Rehberger Co. – another historical manufacturer of 20th century Chicago (see more below). It is made of heavy cast lead alloy retains much of its original silver-plated finish.A.C. Rehberger Company (later known as A.C.R. Limited) began foundry operations in Chicago in 1912. They were one of only two firms in the U.S. which specialized in hand-molded, handcrafted metal sculptural figurines in the early part of the 20th Century. Cast in lead or zinc and plated in silver, brass or copper, the myriad of items produced varied. Over 3000 different items were produced through the 1920’s - paperweights, bookends, desk sets, lamps, ashtrays, nameplates, sports trophies and collectors' items were all created by Rehberger - including the first Oscar statuette in the 1920s! During the 1930’s, Rehberger had another series of successes, beginning with producing hundreds of cast metal souvenirs for the 1933 Chicago World’s Fair. At the same time, the firm was gaining popularity for its cast metal coin banks and miniature buildings produced as giveaway promotions for banks & financial institutions, major manufacturer’s headquarters, and municipal buildings . But perhaps their most famous & most highly desired items – even coveted to this day, were the making their famous replica Airplane Series of Lamps, Display Models, Clocks, & Ashtrays for desktops across America; like the Boeing 247, the Douglas DC-3, and the Boeing B-314 Clipper, to name a few. But, I digress….. The Unique & One-of-a-Kind Art Deco Streamline Moderne Kraft-Phenix Building later housed the Chicago Police Department & other government agencies through the 1990’s. It was razed in 2003 – due to a complete lack of foresight & vision by inept Chicago City Leaders at the time, IMHO, as the building deserved to be on the National Register of Historic Places (see pic)! The paperweight souvenir measures 3-1/4” across by 2-13/16” deep by 3-1/8” high and weighs 1-1/2 pounds. It retains most of its original silver-plate finish, that has considerably tarnished, and the original felt bottom covering. Overall Condition, commensurate with its age of 80+ years and use over that time, is Very Good. Being offered here at a reasonable “Buy It Now” price….. or simply ‘Make An Offer’! All offers will be seriously considered! Please contact me if any Q’s!

Price: 49.99 USD

Location: Burt, New York

End Time: 2024-08-11T19:05:37.000Z

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