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Two Mechanical Banks, America, late 19th century.

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Two Mechanical Banks, America, late 19th century.

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Two Mechanical Banks, America, late 19th century. Assembled group includes one c. 1880 kicking horse bank mounted on a slotted base impressed with inscription 'ALWAYS DID 'SPISE A MULE', a variation on the toy patented by James H. Bowen of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, on 22 April 1879; and one 'TRICK DOG' bank with dog jumping through hoop held by clown, (mule bank) lg. 10, dp. 2 3/4, ht. 6 in. Footnotes: Provenance 'Trick Dog' Bank: Hillman-Gemini Antiques, New York, New York, 24 November 1990; Collection of Edwin H. Mosler, Jr., President and CEO of Mosler Safe Company, New York, New York, 1982. For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com For further information about this lot please visit the lot listing

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Two Mechanical Banks, America, late 19th century.

Name: Two Mechanical Banks, America, late 19th century.
SKU: 166187672
Price: 1900 USD
Availability: InStock

Estimate $400 - $600

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