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

Lot 249 Frog Bank (Two Frogs) Assembly Jig
Made by the J. & E. Stevens Company
Cromwell, Connecticut – Circa 1882
Assembly jigs were used to facilitate the easy and quick
assembly of mechanical banks or toys.
One could only imagine how hard it would be
to assemble a Two Frogs bank by hand.
Material: Cast Iron
Condition: Pristine
Estimate: $500 - $700
Lot 251 Frog on Rock
Produced by Kilgore Mfg. Co.
Westerville, Ohio – Circa 1930
Kilgore only made fi ve mechanical banks. They
were all animal themed and the original marketing
name for this little gem was “Jug-O-Rum”. Press
the lever, lowering the frog’s jaw to insert a coin.
Material: Cast Iron
Condition: Near Mint
Estimate: $2,500 - $3,500
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Lot 250 Gem Bank
Manufactured by the H. L. Judd Company
Wallingford, Connecticut – Circa 1880
Place a coin on the dog’s tray and lift
his tail. The spring action causes him to deposit
your money in the building.
Material: Cast Iron
Condition: Excellent
Estimate: $800 - $1,200
Lot 252 Frog on Round Base, White
Made by the J. & E. Stevens Company
Cromwell, Connecticut – Circa 1872
Press the frog’s right foot and its mouth opens
to receive your coin. This bank is in particularly
good condition.
Material: Cast Iron
Provenance: Oliver Clark
Condition: Pristine
Estimate: $2,000 - $3,000