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

Lot 286 Magic Bank – Yellow, Red & Blue
Made by J. & E. Stevens
Cromwell, Connecticut – Circa 1876
Open the door so the cashier is facing forward. Place a coin
on the tray in his hands and press the knob on the right side
of the bank. Quickly, the door will fl ip around, depositing
your coin. Money can also be deposited in a non-mechanical
way through a slot in the rear roof of the bank.
Material: Cast Iron
Provenance: Stanley Kesselman Collection
Condition: Near Mint, hairline crack on base
and front panel
Estimate: $3,500 - $5,500
Lot 288
Lion and Two Monkeys, Single Peanut
Manufactured by the
Kyser & Rex Company
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania – Circa 1883
The shape of the knot in the tree is
known as the “single peanut” by collectors.
Therefore, it is approximately ½” shorter than
its more common relative, the “double
peanut” tree. To operate the bank, place a
coin in the large monkey’s palm and then
press the lever and the monkey deposits the
coin into the lion’s mouth.
Material: Cast Iron
Condition: Near Pristine
Estimate: $3,000 - $4,500
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Lot 287 Lighthouse Bank
Probably H. L. Judd Mfg. Co.
Connecticut – Circa 1885
The tower can hold 100 nickels. When $5.00 is
reached the drawer at the base will open.
Material: Cast Iron
Condition: Very Fine (tight hairline crack in roof)
Estimate: $1,800 - $2,500