This unusual souvenir
bronze inkwell is a replica of the Nanaimo Bastion in Nanaimo, Vancouver Island, B.C, Canada. According to building
collector Donna S., who recently found this souvenir
building, "It is 6 1/4 inches high, the base is 3 1/4 inches diameter. I believe it is
bronze not brass,” she said. Words on the base are, “Nanaimo Bastion 1953.” A Bastion is a projecting portion of a rampart or fortification. Construction began in 1853 and was completed in 1854, the real
Nanaimo’s Bastion is the last remaining wooden Hudson Bay Company's bastion in North America. Today, as the city’s oldest structure and recognized
Municipal Heritage Site it has survived multiple moves, renovations and changes
in ownership. The Bastion proudly stands as one of the most enduring and iconic
symbols of the town of Nanaimo. The structure was moved in 1891, again in 1974 and
then had major restoration work in 2010 and it’s three floors are open for
tours.
I collect 3D metal souvenir
building replica of architecture from around the world. If you have any to sell
or trade, contact me via my email address in the “complete profile” link at the
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2 comments:
I enjoyed your information. I have recently acquired a miniature of an unknown building. Where can I go to get it identified. I have searched all of the pictures I can find on Google, but found nothing. I have pictures that I can send if you or someone you know can help me.
HI Gay, You can send some photos of it to me and I can try to help. My email in in the profiles link in the upper right of the blog.
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