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

Lot 281 Jonah and the Whale
Made by Shepard Hardware Company
Buffalo, New York – Circa 1890
The quintessential bank produced by Shepard Hardware, “Jonah and the Whale” possesses every attribute
that collectors associate with their marketing output. Once again, we fi nd the rich burgundy and yellow hues
of the base, typical of Shepards palette. But, most importantly, we fi nd a “weighted” element,
which gives the whale’s mouth a naturalistic “gobbling” motion. Shepard was a specialist in creating these
little surprises. Kids must have loved that their bank was still moving after their coin had been deposited.
This example is exceptional in many ways, particularly the whale’s teeth.
Material: Cast Iron
Condition: Near Mint & Bright
Provenance: Bob Brady & Oliver Clark Collections
Estimate: $12,000 - $15,000
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