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 209<br />
Automatic Fortune Savings<br />
Bank (Tin)<br />
Patent by Leon Soroko<br />
London, England –<br />
February <strong>22</strong>, 1926<br />
An extremely rare and desirable<br />
bank. Place a coin in the slot atop<br />
the bank and dial will spin randomly.<br />
Where it stops, your fortune is told.<br />
Probably only 5 or 6 known<br />
examples of this bank.<br />
Material: Lithographed Tin<br />
Condition: Excellent Plus<br />
Estimate: $4,500 - $6,500<br />
Lot 211<br />
Bear – Slot in Chest<br />
Made by the<br />
Kenton Mfg. Co.<br />
Kenton, Ohio – Circa 1910<br />
When a coin is put<br />
into the bear’s chest,<br />
the mouth will open.<br />
Material: Cast Iron<br />
Condition: Very Good<br />
Estimate: $1,200 - $1,800<br />
71<br />
Lot 210 Bad Accident<br />
Made by the J. & E. <strong>Stevens</strong> Company<br />
Cromwell, Connecticut – Circa 1888<br />
A racist depiction of a black driver eating watermelon<br />
as he takes his cart to market. Place a coin between<br />
the drivers feet, depress the lever and a little black boy<br />
comes out from behind the bush, causing the mule to<br />
rear and the cart to fl ip back; “A Bad Accident”.<br />
Material: Cast Iron<br />
Condition: Very Fine and Bright<br />
Estimate: $2,000 - $3,000<br />
Lot 212<br />
Bear and Tree Stump<br />
Made by the H. L. Judd<br />
Manufacturing Company<br />
Wallingford, Connecticut<br />
– Circa 1880<br />
This is the rare version of<br />
this exquisite little bank,<br />
presented with deluxe<br />
Japanned black fi nish.<br />
Be careful or the hungry<br />
bear will swallow<br />
all your coins.<br />
Material: Cast Iron<br />
Condition: Excellent Plus<br />
Estimate: $1,500 - $2,000