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

Lot 298 Novelty Bank – Extraordinary Colors
Manufactured by the J. & E. Stevens Company
Cromwell, Connecticut – Circa 1873
In many ways and for many reasons, this is the most
fascinating bank in the sale. It was found about
fi fteen years ago and came directly from the attic of
a farmhouse not far from the Stevens factory. There
is no other known precedent for this extraordinary
color combination.
Material: Cast Iron
Provenance: Stanley Kesselman Collection
Condition: As Mint as a bank can be. Probably the
fi nest known Novelty in existence.
Estimate: $12,000 - $16,000
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