The Richard C. Stevens Collection May 22, 2010 - RSL Auction ...
The Richard C. Stevens Collection May 22, 2010 - RSL Auction ...
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Lot 284 Leap Frog Bank<br />
Shepard Hardware Company<br />
Buffalo, New York – Circa 1890<br />
Banks that depict children at play are<br />
very popular with collectors because they<br />
evoke the wistful memories of childhood<br />
when one lolled the hours away in idle<br />
pursuits. Here, a boy leapfrogs over his<br />
friend’s back when the lever is activated.<br />
Material: Cast Iron<br />
Condition: Pristine<br />
Estimate: $5,500 - $7,500<br />
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Lot 283 Kiltie Bank<br />
Made by John Harper & Company<br />
Willenhall, England – Circa 1930<br />
A wonderful variation of the “coin-swallower”,<br />
Harper cleverly redesigned the hand to drop the coin<br />
into the Scotman’s tartan sash instead of his mouth.<br />
Material: Cast Iron<br />
Condition: Pristine Plus and Bright<br />
Estimate: $3,000 - $5,000<br />
Lot 285 Light of Asia Bank<br />
Probably made by the Kyser & Rex Company<br />
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania – Circa 1880’s<br />
<strong>The</strong> elephant’s head nods when a coin is<br />
deposited in its back. This is a very superior<br />
example of this scarce bank.<br />
Material: Cast Iron<br />
Condition: Excellent Plus<br />
Estimate: $6,500 - $9,500
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