Lot 0307

Billy Possum (Possum & Taters)

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Item Details

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J. M. Harper Chicago, IL - 1909 Cast Iron Andy & Susan Moore Collection Arguably one of the cutest and most detailed banks ever made. The bank is based upon the story of William ("Billy") Howard Taft sitting down at his Inaugural Dinner and polishing off some fine "Possum", accompanied by taters. This is one of the finest known examples.

Condition

Pristine Plus

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Billy Possum (Possum & Taters)

Name: Billy Possum (Possum & Taters)
SKU: 71689429
Price: 8000 USD
Availability: InStock

Estimate $9,500 - $12,500

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Starting Price $4,750

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