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BOW-ERY BANK MECHANICAL BANK
BOW-ERY BANK MECHANICAL BANK
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53. BOW-ERY BANK MECHANICAL BANK | Manufacturer unknown, circa 1870?s, extremely rare as there are reportedly only two known, this example has original paper figures with a chipped tip to top of bank. Book example featured on page 35 of Dan Morphy's "Official Price Guide to Mechanical Banks." Ex: Mosler Collection. | Provenance: The John & Adrianne Haley Collection. | 6.5" h. | As noted, (Pristine Condition) | $20,000 - $40,000
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BOW-ERY BANK MECHANICAL BANK

Estimate $20,000 - $40,000
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$10,000

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The Haley Collection | May 18, 2024

May 18, 2024 10:00 AM EDT|
Vineland, NJ, USA
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