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

Lot 266
I Always ‘Spise a Mule,
Jockey – Red Base
Made by the J. & E. Stevens Company
Cromwell, Connecticut – Cica 1879
The scarce and beautiful red base version
of this classic J. & E. Stevens bank. Place
a coin in the Jockey’s mouth and press the
lever in front of the mule’s rear legs. The
mule bucks up throwing the jockey who
deposits the coin into the tree stump.
Material: Cast Iron
Provenance: Robert Brady Collection
Condition: Pristine Plus
(Great Highlights)
Estimate: $4,000 - $6,000
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Lot 265
I Always Did ‘Spise a Mule, Bench
Made by the
J. & E. Stevens Company
Cromwell, Connecticut – Circa 1897
Place a coin under the boy on the bench.
Then, press the lever just in front of the
mule’s rear legs. The mule kicks around,
simulates knocking the boy over,
depositing the coin.
Material: Cast Iron
Provenance: Robert Brady Collection
Condition: Near Mint Plus,
one of the best known specimens
Estimate: $5,000 - $7,500
Lot 267
I Always Did ‘Spise a Mule – Jockey Version
Original assembled bank pattern
Designed and created by
J. & E. Stevens Company
Cromwell, Connecticut – Circa 1879
Here, for your consideration, is another
exceptional original bank pattern. Assembled in
modern time from original bronze pattern parts
that descended in the family of a
Stevens Company employee.
Material: Cast Bronze
Provenance: Robert Brady Collection
Condition: Near Mint
Estimate: $6,000 - $8,000