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Shepard Hardware Co. Uncle Sam Mechanical Bank
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Shepard Hardware Co. Uncle Sam Mechanical Bank
Estimate:
CA$600 - CA$900
Sold
CA$1,300
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Music Machines, Toys & Advertising
Size
11.25" H x 5" W x 4" D
Category
Banks
Description
An iconic U.S. bank. Place a coin in the figure's hand and press the lever. He lowers his hand, moves his jaw and drops the coin into the open satchel. From the Tanenbaum Collection. Painted cast iron. In working order. Soiling and moderate to heavy surface losses along with resulting oxidation are evident over much of the surface. The door is missing from the back of the base. American (Buffalo, NY., USA). Nov. 16, 1886 Patent. 11.25" H x 5" W x 4" D. CODE-BAN
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