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

Lot 330
Speaking Dog, Blue Dress
Manufactured by the
J. & E. Stevens Company
Cromwell, Connecticut –
Circa 1895
Here is another sensitively
designed bank that depicts a
young girl trying to give her
beloved dog a “barking” lesson.
To work, place a penny on the
tray in her hand and then push
down on the lever. This will
cause the dog’s mouth to open
and it’s tail to wag.
Material: Cast Iron
Provenance: Robert Brady
Collection
Condition: Pristine Plus
Estimate: $5,000 - $7,500
Lot 331 Speaking Dog Bank with Box
Shepard Hardware Company Buffalo, New York – Circa 1885
A truly amazing example of this classic Shepard Hardware bank. Place a coin on the plate held by the girl. Depress the
lever and she drops the coin into the trap door in the bench. At the same time the dog opens his mouth as if “speaking”
and wags his tail. The box stencil is crisp and well detailed.
Material: Cast Iron Provenance: Robert Brady Collection
Condition: Near Mint (minor retouch to the girls rear arm) and Very Bright
Estimate: $8,000 - $12,000
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