The Richard C. Stevens Collection May 22, 2010 - RSL Auction ...

Lot 271 Franciscan Monk Alms Box
Probably California – Circa 1925
This well designed alms box in the form of a
nodding Franciscan monk is made from a cigar box,
Papier-Mache and cloth. It is quite probably unique.
Material: Wood, Cloth and Papier-Mâché
Condition: Excellent (Clothes with Tears)
Estimate: $800 - $1,200
Lot 273 Horse Race, Flanged Base
The J. & E. Stevens Company
Cromwell, Connecticut – Circa 1871
Place the horses adjacent to the star on the top plate.
Pull the string out to set the bank. Drop a penny
in the coin slot and the horses race around.
Material: Cast Iron and Painted Tin
Condition: Fine (Horses replaced)
Estimate: $2,500 - $4,500
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Lot 272 Grenadier Bank
Made by John Harper
Willenhall, England – Circa 1890
A scarce English coin-shooting bank.
Depress the Grenadier’s foot and the coin
is shot into the tree.
Material: Cast Iron
Condition: Very Fine (tiny retouch to face)
Estimate: $800 - $1,200
Lot 274 Humpty Dumpty Bank
Shepard Hardware Company
Buffalo, New York – Circa 1885
Place a coin in the clown’s hand and press the lever
on his back. Then he will gladly swallow your coin.
Material: Cast Iron
Condition: Fine
Estimate: $1,000 - $1,500