Jeffrey S. Evans & Assoc., Inc.
Live Auction

March 21, 2024: Americana - Day Two

Thu, Mar 21, 2024 09:00AM EDT
  • Banks/Doorstops
Lot 1001

EAGLE AND EAGLETS CAST-IRON MECHANICAL BANK

Estimate: $200 - $300
Sold for

Bid Increments

Price Bid Increment
$0 $10
$200 $25
$500 $50
$1,000 $100
$3,000 $250
$5,000 $500
$10,000 $1,000
$30,000 $2,500
$50,000 $5,000
$100,000 $10,000

EAGLE AND EAGLETS CAST-IRON MECHANICAL BANK, green grass with red highlights, designed by Charles M. Henn, marked "PAT JAN 23 1883" to underside of base. Working condition (lacking bellows) in original paint. J & E Stevens Co., Cromwell, CT. Circa 1883. 5 3/4" HOA, 8 1/4" LOA, 4" WOA.
Literature: Norman - The Bank Book, p. 76, fig. 2230-b.

Condition

Very good overall condition with minor wear and discoloration. Lacking bellows.

From the private collection of Robert Hartman, Burke, VA.