Lot Details
Lot 1364
Two Cast Iron Mechanical Banks
Comprising an "Afghanistan" example, height 3 1/2 inches; and a house-form example, length 4 3/4 inches; Together with a Lithographed Tin Novelty Bank, Jacob & Co. depicting rabbit couples and Christmas decorations, height 7 3/4 inches.
C Property from the Estate of a Private Collector
Estimate: $800 - $1,200
Sold for $2,193 (includes buyer's premium)
Additional Notes & Condition Report
Afghanistan bank with no signs of being painted previously; pieces appear to be in tact; if you press the lever the animals turn inward and the bar in the back moves as well when you hit the lever
House-form example appears to work, with a green patina
Lithographed bank with some scratches and paint loss, some areas of overpaint
Any condition statement is given as a courtesy to a client, is an opinion and should not be treated as a statement of fact and Doyle New York shall have no responsibility for any error or omission. Please contact the specialist department to request further information or additional images that may be available.
House-form example appears to work, with a green patina
Lithographed bank with some scratches and paint loss, some areas of overpaint
Any condition statement is given as a courtesy to a client, is an opinion and should not be treated as a statement of fact and Doyle New York shall have no responsibility for any error or omission. Please contact the specialist department to request further information or additional images that may be available.
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