GROUP OF 4 STILL BANKS, INCLUDING GERMAN EXAMPLE.

GROUP OF 4 STILL BANKS, INCLUDING GERMAN EXAMPLE. Late 19th/early 20th century. Including cast-iron “State Bank” example; a seated waving bear with silvered finish; a cylindrical example with plaque engraved “BETHEL SAVINGS BANK / BETHEL, MAINE. 112” with graded and numbered slots for cents, nickels, dimes, quarters and halves, each calibrated with dollar amounts; and an enameled steel oval example of German origin, surmounted by an oval plaque stamped with a standing bear within castle and shield, the serial number 46332, and engraved name “Sparkaffe (Sparkasse) der Stadt Berlin”. SIZE: Largest: 6″ h. PROVENANCE: From an East Sangerville, Maine private collection. CONDITION: First and second examples with old surfaces, each retaining key. Bethel bank with original chromed surface. Enameled example with extensive chipping to surfaces. 9-94945-1 (300-500)

Auction: Fine Art, Antiques & Asian - Winter 2009

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
	1098	$143.75	GROUP OF 4 STILL BANKS, INCLUDING GERMAN EXAMPLE. Late 19th/early 20th century. Including cast-iron “State Bank” example; a seated waving bear with silvered finish; a cylindrical example with plaque engraved “BETHEL SAVINGS BANK / BETHEL, MAINE. 112” with graded and numbered slots for cents, nickels, dimes, quarters and halves, each calibrated with dollar amounts; and an enameled steel oval example of German origin, surmounted by an oval plaque stamped with a standing bear within castle and shield, the serial number 46332, and engraved name “Sparkaffe (Sparkasse) der Stadt Berlin”. SIZE: Largest: 6″ h. PROVENANCE: From an East Sangerville, Maine private collection. CONDITION: First and second examples with old surfaces, each retaining key. Bethel bank with original chromed surface. Enameled example with extensive chipping to surfaces. 9-94945-1 (300-500) Auction: Fine Art, Antiques & Asian - Winter 2009 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.

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