McGrath Sand & Gravel Company Liberty Bell
On the base, Sound Principles Endure, the company name and location, Lincoln, Illinois. It appears to be made of brass. The bell swings. Likely designed as an advertising display or paperweight. ( However, it may also be a bank. There is a slot on one end of the base that will accept a dime, which is the same size as small denomination gold coins. Perhaps, once it had a paper on the bottom of the base creating a receptacle for coins. ) History, from online resources: The McGrath Sand and Gravel Company was established in 1907. Eventually it had locations at Lincoln, Mackinaw, Chillicothe, Pekin, Forreston, Shawneetown, and Bloomington. The Lincoln deposit was exhausted in 1910, but the company's headquarters remained in Lincoln. Today, the Lincoln Lakes - water filled gravel pits - remain. The company was involved in litigation in the 1970s. We could not determine when they ceased doing business.
Measurement: 3.625 x 4 x 2.5 IN
Weight: 1.26 LB
Number of units In lot: 1
Condition Report:
Wear consistent with use, that is some dings and nicks to the paint, primarily on the base. Please see the pictures
On the base, Sound Principles Endure, the company name and location, Lincoln, Illinois. It appears to be made of brass. The bell swings. Likely designed as an advertising display or paperweight. ( However, it may also be a bank. There is a slot on one end of the base that will accept a dime, which is the same size as small denomination gold coins. Perhaps, once it had a paper on the bottom of the base creating a receptacle for coins. ) History, from online resources: The McGrath Sand and Gravel Company was established in 1907. Eventually it had locations at Lincoln, Mackinaw, Chillicothe, Pekin, Forreston, Shawneetown, and Bloomington. The Lincoln deposit was exhausted in 1910, but the company's headquarters remained in Lincoln. Today, the Lincoln Lakes - water filled gravel pits - remain. The company was involved in litigation in the 1970s. We could not determine when they ceased doing business.
Measurement: 3.625 x 4 x 2.5 IN
Weight: 1.26 LB
Number of units In lot: 1
Condition Report:
Wear consistent with use, that is some dings and nicks to the paint, primarily on the base. Please see the pictures
