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Lot 305 Octagonal Fort Bank<br />

Unknown Manufacturer U. S. A. – Circa 1870’s<br />

Many collectors have conjectured that the “Octagonal Fort” bank takes its inspiration from the<br />

renowned battle at Fort Sumter in Charlestown, South Carolina. This particular example uses a<br />

great variation in the base color. Truly great condition for an Octagonal Fort.<br />

Material: Cast Iron Provenance: Rick Goldstein <strong>Collection</strong><br />

Condition: Pristine Estimate: $10,000 - $15,000<br />

Lot 306 Organ Bank, Boy and Girl<br />

Manufactured by Kyser & Rex Company Philadelphia, Pennsylvania – Circa 1882<br />

Wow!!! This bank is in positively amazing condition. <strong>The</strong> monkey doffs his hat in thanks for the<br />

penny you have given him. <strong>The</strong> children rotate and the bells chime when the crank is turned.<br />

Material: Cast Iron Provenance: Larry Feld <strong>Collection</strong><br />

Condition: Mint,Mint,Mint!! Probably the best known example Estimate: $7,000 - $10,000<br />

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