SCARCE RECLINING CHINAMAN MECHANICAL BANK.

SCARCE RECLINING CHINAMAN MECHANICAL BANK. Manufactured by J & E Stevens. In the 1880s, the Chinese were looked down upon because they supplied cheap labor for working on the railroad and other businesses. This bank depicts a Chinaman who is laying down on his back playing cards with a rat under his feet. This shows the sentiment of the Chinese worker in the 1880s. When coin is placed in Chinaman’s pocket and lever is pressed, the Chinaman’s hands flip over and the right hand exposes four cards with aces. SIZE: 8-1/4″ l. CONDITION: Bank is in excellent plus condition with some minor chipping. Colors are very vibrant. Definitely a superior condition bank. The only drawback is the left forearm is restored, but the hand appears original. Bank appears professionally cleaned. 1-9863 (2,000-4,000)

Auction: Advertising, Toy & Doll - Spring 2010

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
	3272	$10,350.00	SCARCE RECLINING CHINAMAN MECHANICAL BANK. Manufactured by J & E Stevens. In the 1880s, the Chinese were looked down upon because they supplied cheap labor for working on the railroad and other businesses. This bank depicts a Chinaman who is laying down on his back playing cards with a rat under his feet. This shows the sentiment of the Chinese worker in the 1880s. When coin is placed in Chinaman’s pocket and lever is pressed, the Chinaman’s hands flip over and the right hand exposes four cards with aces. SIZE: 8-1/4″ l. CONDITION: Bank is in excellent plus condition with some minor chipping. Colors are very vibrant. Definitely a superior condition bank. The only drawback is the left forearm is restored, but the hand appears original. Bank appears professionally cleaned. 1-9863 (2,000-4,000) Auction: Advertising, Toy & Doll - Spring 2010 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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