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1026
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$1,185.00
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THREE VARIOUS SIZED J. & E. STEVENS CROWN BANKS AND A PRESTO MECHANICAL BANK BY KYSER & REX.The largest of the crown banks approx. 4-3/4″ tall is enameled in yellow with blue highlighting and red base & roof line. The mid-sized approx 3-1/2″ tall is painted gold with copper highlighting. The smallest, approx 3″, is yellow with blue highlighting & red base and partial red roof. All three banks overall are in good to very good condition with typical wear, especially at edges. The Presto mechanical or should I say semi-mechanical has a japanned finish with red trim & gilt highlighting. Bank still retains its original keyed trap on underside, key for trap is present as well. Overall condition is very good to fine and approx 4-1/4″ tall. SIZE: As stated above. PROVENANCE: The Estate of Carol and Jerry Soling. CONDITION: As stated above, the small Crown bank appears to have been coated with a lacquer which is evident by black lighting rear of bank and one can see original yellow paint at coin slot with probable lacquering applied over entire bank. 1-14652, 1-14669-1 (600-900) – Lot 1026 Auction: Advertising, Toy & Doll Auction - Fall 2014 Please Note: All prices include the hammer price plus the buyer’s premium, which is paid by the buyer as part of the purchase price. The prices noted here after the auction are considered unofficial and do not become official until after the 46th day. |