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J. & E. Stevens Paddy and the Pig Mechanical Bank
Estimate:
CA$600 - CA$900
Sold
CA$1,400
Live Auction
Music Machines, Toys & Advertising
Size
8" H x 3.75" W x 7.75" D
Category
Description
Place a coin on the nose of the pig. Press the lever and the pig will strike the coin with his foot. The man opens his mouth, catches the coin on his tongue, and swallows the coin. At the same time his eyes roll. From the Tanenbaum Collection. Painted cast iron. In working order. The bank exhibits some areas of soiling, light wear and minor paint loss with accompanying oxidation. American (Cromwell, CT., USA). Aug. 8, 1882 Patent. 8" H x 3.75" W x 7.75" D. CODE-BAN
