02-19-200502-19-2005
Skinner Auctions
Skinner AuctionsBolton MA
2268
February 19, 2005 10:00 AMCalender
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Polychrome Cast Iron William Tell Mechanical Bank

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$764$650
Auction: American Furniture & Decorative Arts - 2268Location: BoltonDate / Time: February 19, 2005 10:00AM

Description:

Polychrome Cast Iron William Tell Mechanical Bank, J. & E. Stevens Co., Cromwell, Connecticut, 1895-1915, the bank featuring Tell aiming his rifle at an apple placed on a little boy's head standing in front of a castle, raised patent mark on base "PATENTED JUNE 23 1896," plug marked "PTd. FEB 2 1875," (paint wear),ht. 6 1/2, lg. 10 1/2 in.
Estimate $800-1,200

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