02-17-200802-17-2008
Skinner Auctions
Skinner AuctionsBoston MA
2397Boston
February 17, 2008 11:00 AMCalender
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Five Cast Iron Banks

Sell one like this
$1,541$1,300
Auction: American Furniture & Decorative Arts - 2397Location: BostonDate / Time: February 17, 2008 11:00AM

Description:

Five Cast Iron Banks, America, late 19th century, a mechanical Boy on Trapeze bank by J. Barton Smith Co., Philadelphia, c. 1891; a rotating Merry-Go-Round bank; a "Globe Bank" by "Enterprise Mfg. Co. Philada.," c. 1875; two safe banks: a "Coin Deposit Bank" and a bank with raised figures of a dog, helmeted soldier figures around the sides, the top with a bird on branch, (paint wear),ht. 9 1/4, 4 3/4, 5 3/4, 4 1/4, 5 7/8 in., respectively.
Estimate $300-500

Keywords

bank, Merry-Go-Round, Philadelphia, J. Barton Smith Co., Deposit Bank