Summer Selections: Fine & Decorative Arts
By Revere Auctions
Jul 19, 2023
755 Prior Ave N #235C, St Paul, MN, US, United States
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 364:

J. & E. Stevens "Two Frogs" Mechanical Bank

Sold for: $550
Start price:
$ 150
Estimated price :
$300 - $600
Buyer's Premium: 26% More details
Auction took place on Jul 19, 2023 at Revere Auctions
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J. & E. Stevens "Two Frogs" Mechanical Bank
J. & E. Stevens and James. H. Bowen, American. Cast iron, glass, and pigment "Frog Bank" or "Two Frogs" mechanical coin bank, ca. 1882. When the level behind the largest frog is pressed, the smaller frog's foot comes forward to send the coin from it's hands into the larger frog's mouth. Marked along the underside; missing the plug.
Height: 4 1/2 in x width: 8 1/2 in x depth: 3 3/4 in.
Condition: The bank functions. Losses to the painted decoration and wear throughout consistent with age and use. The plug along the bottom is missing.