The RSL Auction Company is excited and pleased to announce a two-day CREME DE LA CREME: THE SINGER AND KIDD COLLECTIONS sale which will be held Saturday, December 3, 2022, and Sunday, December 4, 2022. The sale will include fantastic selections of Toys, Still Banks, and Mechanical Banks from the 50-plus-year collections of Frank and Joyce Kidd, Ed and Naomi Singer, and Alvin Goldstein. The 40-year Doorstop collection of Mr. John Oppenheimer will be sold as well.
The RSL family has known the three bank and toys consignors since the early 1980s and considers them lifelong friends and mentors. Frank, Joyce, Ed, and Alvin share a passion for collecting antique toys and banks and are eager to see their collections spread to future generations of collectors.
We are truly honored to have been selected to sell these four world-famous collections.
The December 3, 2022, portion of the sale will include about 240 Still Banks (all types, excluding architectural) and 175 Mechanical Banks (bank patterns and prototypes.) The December 4, 2022, portion of the sale will include 150 Architectural Still Bank lots, 55+ Doorstop and paperweight lots, 200 Cast Iron Toy lots (horse-drawn, automotive, motorcycle, airplane, and cap guns), with about 40 American and European Tin, Clockwork or Windup Toys.
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LOT 516:
Uncle Sam Said Git Cap Gun
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Sold for: $1,200
Start price:
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1,100
Estimated price :
$2,250 - $2,750
Buyer's Premium: 27.5%
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Uncle Sam Said Git Cap Gun
Unknown American Manufacturer. Pat'd June 1898 - 4 3/4" Long. This rare and important cap gun draws inspiration forits imagery from the military and naval details of the Spanish-American War. The far side of the gun says "Dewey - Remember the Maine - We Do - We Did It". This is one of the most historically significant playthings created in the 19th century. A very rare chance to acquire one of the greatest cap guns in existence.
Condition: Excellent Plus Condition.
