Revised: 8/7/2017

Please Note: There are two items that are not shown in the catalog. They are shown online.

GROUP OF SEVEN MECHANICAL CAST-IRON BANKS.

1) Uncle Sam bank. Shepard Hardware Company Buffalo, New York, circa 1886 Place a coin in Uncle Sam’s hand, depress the lever and it drops into his satchel. 2) World’s Fair bank, “patent applied for”. Made by J. & E. Stevens, Cromwell, Connecticut, circa 1893. This bank was made to commemorate the 400th Anniversary of Columbus’ discovery of America. A Charles Bailey creation. Place the coin in the slot at the feet of Columbus, press the lever and as the coin disappears an Indian chief leaps from his place of concealment in the log, extending the pipe of peace as Columbus salutes him. Note that the bottom plate of this example is cast with intricate scrolling floral vinery. Otherwise unmarked. 3) John Deere advertising bank depicting a blacksmith at his anvil. A spring lever adjoining left leg operates a hammer which slides across anvil depositing coin. 4) An earlier model Tammany Bank, J. & E. Stevens Company, Cromwell, Connecticut. Cast “PATD DEC 23 187(3).” Place a coin in his hand and its weight causes the hand to lower and deposit the coin into his pocket. His nod signifies that he has accepted your “gift/bribe”. 5) Dog on turntable bank by H.L. Judd Mfg. Co., c. 1895. House with steps and dog featured on revolving platform. Tray in mouth accepts coin. Turning of crank causes platform to revolve. Dog returns from inside of house after making deposit. 6) Two Hall’s Excelsior cast-iron banks, one disassembled. Made by J. & E. Stevens, Cromwell, Connecticut, circa 1869. Put into production in 1869. The cashier rises up when the front door knob is pulled. Put a coin on the desk and the weight causes the figure to fall back in, thus depositing your coin. SIZE: 1) 11-1/2″ h. 2) 6-1/4″ h x 8-1/4″ l. 3) 9-1/2″ h. 4) 5-3/4″ h. 5) 4-3/4″ h. 6) 5-1/4″ h. PROVENANCE: The Estate of Morris Racker. CONDITION: 1) With original surfaces. Paint abrasions throughout. Bank remains operational. Uncle Sam’s mouth remains open. 2) With monochrome surface showing normal and expected wear. Figure’s right arm functions with lever to deposit coin which releases lid on log. Log cover rises only manually. Indian within also moves only manually. Proper left foot absent. 3) Original painted surfaces. Extensive rust to arms and head of blacksmith. With deterioration to hammer. Bank functions with difficulty. 4) With original surface. Bank remains functional. While head moves freely, it is unclear if head nods upon receipt of coin. 5) Bank remains functional with all original surface. Crank is worn and appears held in place by small wire. In need of restoration. 6) This bank in need of extensive restoration. Doorknob is absent. Cupola may be lifted manually. The figure of the structurally intact bank is missing its original head. Second example, disassembled, in need of professional reassembly. 51956-34, 51956-32, 51956-33, 51956-39, 51956-41, (800-1,200) – Lot 3001

Auction: Fine Art, Asian & Antiques Auction - August 2017

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.

Image	Lot	Price	Description
	3001	$1,694.00	Revised: 8/7/2017 Please Note: There are two items that are not shown in the catalog. They are shown online. GROUP OF SEVEN MECHANICAL CAST-IRON BANKS. 1) Uncle Sam bank. Shepard Hardware Company Buffalo, New York, circa 1886 Place a coin in Uncle Sam’s hand, depress the lever and it drops into his satchel. 2) World’s Fair bank, “patent applied for”. Made by J. & E. Stevens, Cromwell, Connecticut, circa 1893. This bank was made to commemorate the 400th Anniversary of Columbus’ discovery of America. A Charles Bailey creation. Place the coin in the slot at the feet of Columbus, press the lever and as the coin disappears an Indian chief leaps from his place of concealment in the log, extending the pipe of peace as Columbus salutes him. Note that the bottom plate of this example is cast with intricate scrolling floral vinery. Otherwise unmarked. 3) John Deere advertising bank depicting a blacksmith at his anvil. A spring lever adjoining left leg operates a hammer which slides across anvil depositing coin. 4) An earlier model Tammany Bank, J. & E. Stevens Company, Cromwell, Connecticut. Cast “PATD DEC 23 187(3).” Place a coin in his hand and its weight causes the hand to lower and deposit the coin into his pocket. His nod signifies that he has accepted your “gift/bribe”. 5) Dog on turntable bank by H.L. Judd Mfg. Co., c. 1895. House with steps and dog featured on revolving platform. Tray in mouth accepts coin. Turning of crank causes platform to revolve. Dog returns from inside of house after making deposit. 6) Two Hall’s Excelsior cast-iron banks, one disassembled. Made by J. & E. Stevens, Cromwell, Connecticut, circa 1869. Put into production in 1869. The cashier rises up when the front door knob is pulled. Put a coin on the desk and the weight causes the figure to fall back in, thus depositing your coin. SIZE: 1) 11-1/2″ h. 2) 6-1/4″ h x 8-1/4″ l. 3) 9-1/2″ h. 4) 5-3/4″ h. 5) 4-3/4″ h. 6) 5-1/4″ h. PROVENANCE: The Estate of Morris Racker. CONDITION: 1) With original surfaces. Paint abrasions throughout. Bank remains operational. Uncle Sam’s mouth remains open. 2) With monochrome surface showing normal and expected wear. Figure’s right arm functions with lever to deposit coin which releases lid on log. Log cover rises only manually. Indian within also moves only manually. Proper left foot absent. 3) Original painted surfaces. Extensive rust to arms and head of blacksmith. With deterioration to hammer. Bank functions with difficulty. 4) With original surface. Bank remains functional. While head moves freely, it is unclear if head nods upon receipt of coin. 5) Bank remains functional with all original surface. Crank is worn and appears held in place by small wire. In need of restoration. 6) This bank in need of extensive restoration. Doorknob is absent. Cupola may be lifted manually. The figure of the structurally intact bank is missing its original head. Second example, disassembled, in need of professional reassembly. 51956-34, 51956-32, 51956-33, 51956-39, 51956-41, (800-1,200) – Lot 3001 Auction: Fine Art, Asian & Antiques Auction - August 2017 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.

.red{fill:#B50938;} .white{fill:#FFFFFF;} .blue{fill:#005596;}

GROUP OF SEVEN MECHANICAL CAST-IRON BANKS.