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 368:
J. & E. Stevens "William Tell" Mechanical Bank
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Sold for: $150
Start price:
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100
Estimated price :
$200 - $400
Buyer's Premium: 26%
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J. & E. Stevens "William Tell" Mechanical Bank
J. & E. Stevens Company. Cast iron and pigment "William Tell" mechanical coin bank, ca. 1896. When the toy gun is loaded, the foot can be pressed down and the coin will shoot into the tree. Marked along the rock.
Height: 6 3/4 in x width: 10 in x depth: 3 in.
Condition: The bank functions. When the "gun" is loaded or cocked, the foot can be pressed and the coin will be sent into the tree. Numerous losses to the paint and wear throughout consistent with age and use. The plug is present.
