Shepard Hardware & Co. "Uncle Sam" Mechanical Bank

Description:

Shepard Hardware & Co. "Uncle Sam" Mechanical Bank, Buffalo, New York, 19th century, the Uncle Sam figure standing on a pedestal with a U.S. marked bag at his feet, lower frieze marked Uncle Sam with an American Eagle, ht. 11 1/2 in.
Estimate $300-500

functioning properly, small welded patch to underside, paint wear and loss,


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