02-17-200802-17-2008
Skinner Auctions
Skinner AuctionsBoston MA
2397Boston
February 17, 2008 11:00 AMCalender
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Painted Cast Iron Mechanical "Creedmore Bank,"

Sell one like this
$652$550
Auction: American Furniture & Decorative Arts - 2397Location: BostonDate / Time: February 17, 2008 11:00AM

Description:

Painted Cast Iron Mechanical "Creedmore Bank," manufactured by J. & E. Stevens Co., Cromwell, Connecticut, "Pat'd. Nov. 6 1877," the bank takes its name from an old New York State rifle range on Long Island; by placing a coin on the top of the rifle and pushing the figure's right foot down, the coin is shot into a bull's-eye target on the tree and strikes a bell, (paint wear),ht. 6 5/8 in.
Estimate $600-800

allover subtle paint wear, mechanic work

Keywords

Creedmore Bank, J. & E. Stevens Co., Connecticut, Cromwell, bank, mechanic , subtle paint wear