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Lot 255 Humpty Dumpty Bank<br />

Manufactured by Shepard Hardware Company<br />

Buffalo, New York – Circa 1888<br />

Based on the classic coin-swallowing patent, the<br />

“Humpty Dumpty” bank is perhaps the most<br />

sensitively rendered version using this action.<br />

<strong>The</strong> vibrant patriotic colors, coupled with his<br />

exquisitely ruffl ed collar and his amusing face<br />

decoration powerfully adds to the charm and<br />

appeal of this bank.<br />

Material: Cast Iron<br />

Provenance: Oliver Clark <strong>Collection</strong><br />

Condition: Pristine Plus<br />

Estimate: $7,000 - $9,000<br />

Lot 256 Wheel of Fortune Bank<br />

An extremely rare and desirable bank. Made in the<br />

United States and dated November 14, 1882. <strong>The</strong>re are<br />

only a handful of examples known to exist. This one<br />

is without chips or cracks and retains its original coin<br />

trap. <strong>The</strong> other known examples are not dated (to our<br />

knowledge) and do not have coin traps. A rare addition<br />

to add to even the largest of collections.<br />

92<br />

Material: Cast Iron<br />

Condition: Pristine<br />

Estimate: $8,000 - $12,000

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