755 Prior Ave N #235C, St Paul, MN, US, United States
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This sale features a wide selection of fine and decorative arts from around the world ranging from ancient jewelry to contemporary art. Artwork includes an original Charles Schulz comic strip, a George Morrison painting, and a Roy Lichtenstein "Sunrise" print among others. Objects include a Paul Storr silver soup dish for the Rothschild family, a selection of fine jewelry, and a large group of Warren MacKenzie pottery. Also included is an entire room of wainscoting, a fireplace, and ceiling panels designed by John Bradstreet.
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LOT 366:
Group of 2 Mechanical Coin Banks of Seated Figures
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Sold for: $150
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150
Estimated price :
$300 - $600
Buyer's Premium: 26%
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Group of 2 Mechanical Coin Banks of Seated Figures
J. & E. Stevens, American. Mechanical bank possibly depicting Tammany Hall leader William Magear "Boss" Tweed (American, 1823-1878), ca. 1873. Marked along the sides.
One bank depicted a seated man holding a key. "His Honor" along with clovers is written along two sides. Along the back of the bank is written "Irish Relief Bank 1917." The underside with a modern plate and screws.
Each, height: 6 1/4 in x width: 3 1/2 in x depth: 4 in.
Condition: The Boss Tweed bank functions. Numerous losses to the paint and wear throughout. The trap door along the underside slides smoothly shut. The Irish Relief Bank has a modern plate screwed along the underside to keep coins in. Losses and wear throughout consistent with age and use.
