Premier Auction - Session II
Sat, Sep 11, 2021 09:00AM EDT
Lot 1067
Rare Girl Skipping Rope Mechanical Bank
Estimate: $20,000 - $30,000
Bid Increments
| Price | Bid Increment |
|---|---|
| $0 | $25 |
| $100 | $50 |
| $1,000 | $100 |
| $2,000 | $200 |
| $3,000 | $250 |
| $5,000 | $500 |
| $10,000 | $1,000 |
| $20,000 | $2,000 |
| $50,000 | $5,000 |
| $100,000 | $10,000 |
circa 1890, by J. & E. Stevens Company, cast iron construction, bottom marked "PATD. APR 15, 1890", with winding key, 8-1/4 x 8 in.; Note: The handiwork of designer James Bowen, this mechanical bank has long captivated and eluded enthusiasts. From the beginning, production was difficult and proved costly for the Stevens Company. This resulted in paltry production numbers and even fewer original survivors. It has been suggested that possibly as few as thirty are known and residing in collections today.ÿ
Condition
surface wear commensurate with age, movement seems fluid, some loose change in bank receptacle
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