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 313 Organ Grinder<br />
and Performing Bear<br />
Made by Kyser & Rex Co.<br />
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania<br />
– Circa 1882<br />
One of only two<br />
mechanical banks with<br />
windup mechanisms.<br />
Two children sneak a peek<br />
at the organ grinder show.<br />
Material: Cast Iron<br />
Condition: Excellent<br />
Estimate: $5,000 - $7,000<br />
Lot 314<br />
Owl Turns Head –<br />
Brown & Yellow Owl<br />
Made by the<br />
J. & E. <strong>Stevens</strong> Company<br />
Cromwell, Connecticut –<br />
Circa 1880<br />
Put a coin in the tree<br />
branch and press the lever.<br />
<strong>The</strong> owl’s head turns and<br />
the coin drops into the<br />
aperture. Release the<br />
lever and his head<br />
snaps back.<br />
Material:<br />
Cast Iron & Glass Eyes<br />
Provenance:<br />
Larry Feld <strong>Collection</strong><br />
Condition:<br />
Mint, Mint, Mint<br />
Probably the fi nest example<br />
of this color combo.<br />
Estimate: $3,500 - $5,500
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