Auction: American Furniture & Decorative Arts - 2397Location: BostonDate / Time: February 17, 2008 11:00AM
Description:
Cast Iron Organ Grinder and Performing Bear Mechanical Bank, manufactured by Kyser & Rex, Philadelphia, "Pat June 13 82," the bank activated by winding the turn key on the side and placing a coin in the slot of the organ and moving the lever, the bear revolves and the organ grinder turns the crank, depositing the coin, (scattered paint wear),ht. 5 1/4 in.
Estimate $800-1,200
mechanics work.