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Sale 106
The September 3-5, 2018 Pre-Long Beach Auction
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Lot 660 |
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Excellent Antique, 19th Century, Original Cast Iron "Paddy & The Pig" Mechanical Bank, Scarce. Original 19th century cast iron bank manufactured by the J & E Stevens Company in Cromwell, Connecticut patented in 1882 but likely not produced until 1886 when it first appeared in and advertisement. One places a coin on the flat surface of the pig's snout, presses lever behind the leprechaun, Paddy, which forces the pig's leg to kick the coin into Paddy's mouth, tongue extending, while his eyes roll upwards. Original paint mostly intact and with its original lock twist on base to empty coins. No replaced parts or re-painting and very scarce in this condition. 8 x 7 x 3½", bank was designed by James H. Bowen, with company name, date and patent number stamped on base. An excellent example of this highly collected and prized, Victorian era bank. Estimate Value $750 - UP
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$990 |
Lot 661 |
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Original, Antique 19th Century "Eagle and Eaglets " Cast Iron Mechanical Bank, Scarce. Original antique cast iron mechanical bank from the J & E Stevens Company, originally marketed as "The American Eagle Bank" in Cromwell, Connecticut and patented in 1888 One places a coin in the eagle's beak and presses lever under tail feathers. The eagle leans forward, beak opens and drops coin into the bank while at the same time, eaglets rise up slightly and open their beaks. Impressive, working, mechanical action but placing a coin in the beak also requires pressing the lever. Moderate paint wear off the feathers as well as the green of the nest but not unusual of condition for this bank. 6¾ x 4" and designed by Charles Henn. No paint touch up, coin lock on base still present, and all mechanical components original. (glass eyes are possibly not vintage original) A scarce mechanical bank. Estimate Value $500 - UP
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$504 |
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