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

Lot 257 Globe Savings Fund Bank
Manufactured by the Kyser & Rex Company
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania – Circa 1888
This is really just a gorgeous semi-mechanical bank.
It is truly one of the most attractive of all the
architectural banks. Coins are inserted into the
roof of the bank. The combination dial is used
to open the front door. Depress the catch inside
the door and a trick drawer is released.
Valuable coins, paper money or jewelry could
be hidden in this surprise drawer.
Material: Cast Iron, Paper and Cardboard
Condition: Pristine Plus
Estimate: $4,000 - $6,000
Lot 259 Girl in Victorian Chair
Attributed to the J. & E. Stevens Company
Probably produced in the 1880’s
John Meyer’s book on mechanical banks
(published 1948) included a cartooned image
of a bank collector day dreaming about the day
he would fi nd and acquire a “Girl in Victorian
Chair” bank. It’s an all too familiar fantasy as
this little jewel of a bank is extremely hard to
fi nd with an original dog and in such
wonderful condition.
Material: Cast Iron
Condition: Excellent Plus
Estimate: $8,000 - $12,000
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Lot 258 German Soldier
Made in Germany – Circa 1900
Only two or three specimens of this scarce bank
are known. It represents a native soldier from
the Cameroons. The King Aqua bank is also
based upon the German colonization of the
Cameroons. The mouth moves when the coin
is deposited on top of the tongue.
Material: Lead
Condition: Excellent Plus
Estimate: $4,500 - $6,500