Summer Selections: Fine & Decorative Arts
Wed, Jul 19, 2023 11:00AM EDT
Lot 366
Group of 2 Mechanical Coin Banks of Seated Figures
Estimate: $300 - $600
Bid Increments
| Price | Bid Increment |
|---|---|
| $0 | $25 |
| $300 | $50 |
| $1,000 | $100 |
| $3,000 | $200 |
| $5,000 | $500 |
| $10,000 | $1,000 |
| $20,000 | $2,000 |
| $50,000 | $5,000 |
| $100,000 | $10,000 |
| $500,000 | $25,000 |
| $1,000,000 | $50,000 |
| $10,000,000 | $100,000 |
J. & E. Stevens, American. Mechanical bank possibly depicting Tammany Hall leader William Magear "Boss" Tweed (American, 1823-1878), ca. 1873. Marked along the sides.
One bank depicted a seated man holding a key. "His Honor" along with clovers is written along two sides. Along the back of the bank is written "Irish Relief Bank 1917." The underside with a modern plate and screws.
Each, height: 6 1/4 in x width: 3 1/2 in x depth: 4 in.
The Boss Tweed bank functions. Numerous losses to the paint and wear throughout. The trap door along the underside slides smoothly shut. The Irish Relief Bank has a modern plate screwed along the underside to keep coins in. Losses and wear throughout consistent with age and use.
One bank depicted a seated man holding a key. "His Honor" along with clovers is written along two sides. Along the back of the bank is written "Irish Relief Bank 1917." The underside with a modern plate and screws.
Each, height: 6 1/4 in x width: 3 1/2 in x depth: 4 in.
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