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 333 William Tell Bank<br />
with Original Box<br />
Made by the<br />
J. & E. <strong>Stevens</strong> Company<br />
Cromwell, Connecticut –<br />
Circa 1896<br />
A fantastic depiction of the folklore<br />
narrative, but here, William Tell has<br />
a rifl e instead of a crossbow.<br />
To operate, place a coin on the rifl e<br />
and depress William Tell’s right foot.<br />
<strong>The</strong> coin is shot into the castle and<br />
rings a bell after knocking the apple<br />
off his son’s head.<br />
Material: Cast Iron<br />
Condition: Mint<br />
Provenance: Mosler <strong>Collection</strong><br />
Estimate: $8,000 - $10,000<br />
Lot 334 Zoo Bank<br />
Made by Kyser & Rex Philadelphia,<br />
Pennsylvania – Circa 1880<br />
Without a doubt, the Zoo Bank is the<br />
smallest and most charming bank ever<br />
produced. Place a coin in the roof dormer<br />
and press the monkey’s face. This causes<br />
the lion and bear to appear in the windows<br />
below when the shutters open.<br />
Material: Cast Iron<br />
Provenance: Weider <strong>Collection</strong>, Stanley Kesselman <strong>Collection</strong><br />
Condition: Near Mint Plus, One of the fi nest known examples<br />
Estimate: $7,000 - $10,000
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