755 Prior Ave N #235C, St Paul, MN, US, United States
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This sale features a wide selection of fine and decorative arts from around the world ranging from ancient jewelry to contemporary art. Artwork includes an original Charles Schulz comic strip, a George Morrison painting, and a Roy Lichtenstein "Sunrise" print among others. Objects include a Paul Storr silver soup dish for the Rothschild family, a selection of fine jewelry, and a large group of Warren MacKenzie pottery. Also included is an entire room of wainscoting, a fireplace, and ceiling panels designed by John Bradstreet.
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LOT 364:
J. & E. Stevens "Two Frogs" Mechanical Bank
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Sold for: $550
Price including buyer’s premium:
$
693
Start price:
$
150
Estimated price :
$300 - $600
Buyer's Premium: 26%
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J. & E. Stevens "Two Frogs" Mechanical Bank
J. & E. Stevens and James. H. Bowen, American. Cast iron, glass, and pigment "Frog Bank" or "Two Frogs" mechanical coin bank, ca. 1882. When the level behind the largest frog is pressed, the smaller frog's foot comes forward to send the coin from it's hands into the larger frog's mouth. Marked along the underside; missing the plug.
Height: 4 1/2 in x width: 8 1/2 in x depth: 3 3/4 in.
Condition: The bank functions. Losses to the painted decoration and wear throughout consistent with age and use. The plug along the bottom is missing.
