The Richard C. Stevens Collection May 22, 2010 - RSL Auction ...
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 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 />
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Material: Cast Iron<br />
Condition: Pristine<br />
Estimate: $8,000 - $12,000