The Richard C. Stevens Collection May 22, 2010 - RSL Auction ...
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 311 Owl Turns Head –<br />
White Owl<br />
Made by the J. & E. <strong>Stevens</strong> Company<br />
Cromwell, Connecticut – Circa 1880<br />
<strong>The</strong> rare and elusive “White Owl” is<br />
something akin to the Maltese Falcon for<br />
bank collectors. When the bank’s lever is<br />
pressed, the owl turns his head to the left<br />
and then it snaps back into position.<br />
Material: Cast Iron and Glass Eyes<br />
Condition: Near Mint Plus & Bright<br />
One of the best-known examples<br />
Provenance: Bill Norman <strong>Collection</strong>,<br />
Larry Feld <strong>Collection</strong><br />
Estimate: $12,000 - $16,000