JOLLY JOE CLOWN & SCOTCHMAN BANKS.

JOLLY JOE CLOWN & SCOTCHMAN BANKS. Both banks were made in Germany by Selhumer & Strauss in the 1920s. Jolly Joe Clown bank is lithographed in very bright colors, the back showing a scene of clowns performing on top of a pig. Front pictures a clown face with a lever underneath. When lever is pressed down, the clown sticks out his tongue. Place coin on tongue; release lever to deposit coin in bank. Verse on front of Scotchman bank states, “Lift my Sporran lightly/On my tongue a penny/If ye do this nightly/Ye’ll soon ha ‘e many.” SIZE: Each about 7″ h. CONDITION: Clown bank has very bright and colorful lithography; excellent plus condition. Eyes of clown are somewhat loose and work sporadically; one tab holding on top of bank is missing. Overall has very appealing look. Lithography of Scotchman bank has darkened over the years and shows some discoloration; also missing a tab from the dome top. 1-9928, 1-9931 (600-800)

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
	3297	$354.00	JOLLY JOE CLOWN & SCOTCHMAN BANKS. Both banks were made in Germany by Selhumer & Strauss in the 1920s. Jolly Joe Clown bank is lithographed in very bright colors, the back showing a scene of clowns performing on top of a pig. Front pictures a clown face with a lever underneath. When lever is pressed down, the clown sticks out his tongue. Place coin on tongue; release lever to deposit coin in bank. Verse on front of Scotchman bank states, “Lift my Sporran lightly/On my tongue a penny/If ye do this nightly/Ye’ll soon ha ‘e many.” SIZE: Each about 7″ h. CONDITION: Clown bank has very bright and colorful lithography; excellent plus condition. Eyes of clown are somewhat loose and work sporadically; one tab holding on top of bank is missing. Overall has very appealing look. Lithography of Scotchman bank has darkened over the years and shows some discoloration; also missing a tab from the dome top. 1-9928, 1-9931 (600-800) 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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