WILLIAM TELL MECHANICAL BANK W/ORIGINAL BOX

WILLIAM TELL MECHANICAL BANK W/ORIGINAL BOX Original dovetailed wooden box with sliding lid. And is impressed into wood “One Bank No. 331, “William Tell”, The J. & E. Stevens Co., Cromwell, Conn., U.S.A.” Following in the historic tradition of William Tell shooting the apple off of his son’s head, coin is placed on top of rifle barrel and fired when right foot is depressed thus rocking back William’s head and sending coin towards his son. Coin then hits apple and proceeds into castle activating bell within. SIZE: 10″ l x 3-1/2″ w x 7″ h. CONDITION: The bank has had repairs and considerable paint touch up, although the value of this bank is primarily in the original wooden box. 1-126 (1,200-1,500)

Auction: Advertising, Toy & Doll - Spring 2003

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
	180	$3,967.00	WILLIAM TELL MECHANICAL BANK W/ORIGINAL BOX Original dovetailed wooden box with sliding lid. And is impressed into wood “One Bank No. 331, “William Tell”, The J. & E. Stevens Co., Cromwell, Conn., U.S.A.” Following in the historic tradition of William Tell shooting the apple off of his son’s head, coin is placed on top of rifle barrel and fired when right foot is depressed thus rocking back William’s head and sending coin towards his son. Coin then hits apple and proceeds into castle activating bell within. SIZE: 10″ l x 3-1/2″ w x 7″ h. CONDITION: The bank has had repairs and considerable paint touch up, although the value of this bank is primarily in the original wooden box. 1-126 (1,200-1,500) Auction: Advertising, Toy & Doll - Spring 2003 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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