295 US Hwy 22 East, Suite 204 West, Whitehouse Station, NJ 08889, United States
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We are pleased to announce that we have a sale on Saturday, October 22, 2022. The sale comprises about 250 Still Banks, 100 Mechanical Banks, 125 American & European toys, and American Folk Art.
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LOT 507:
Patronize the Blindman Iron Mechanical Bank
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Sold for: $1,800
Start price:
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1,200
Estimated price :
$2,500 - $3,500
Buyer's Premium: 27.5%
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Patronize the Blindman Iron Mechanical Bank
J. & E. Stevens Company. Cromwell, Ct. - 1880's. The "Patronize" bank uses brilliant engineering to put its action into effect. Place your penny in the blind man's spring-loaded hands. When you push the lever on the back of the bank, you can watch the dog advance towards the coin and close his mouth around it. The clever canine's mouth closes and opens because he dips in and out of a channel that allows his spring to function.
Condition: Very Fine Overall. This example looks like a $30,000 bank, but has significant paint restoration.
