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THE J & E. STEVENS FOUNDRY
MECHANICAL BANK PATTERNS

I wish to announce the acquisition of the most important collection of Mechanical Banks that has ever occurred in the history of bank collecting, and which in my opinion will prove to be of the greatest value and desirability, from the standpoint of historical interest, and exhibiting the greatest skills in the bygone art of pattern making and sculpture.

This superb collection of bronze patterns from which the iron production banks of the past, represents the genesis and the birth of all banks which were poured from the molds of these patterns, and should prove of inestimable value as an adjunct to any collection.

A collection such as this has never been offered, and it may be difficult for collectors to assess their value, but as a dealer and specialist in these items for the past 33 years, it is my considered opinion, that these patterns are of considerably greater value and interest that the iron specimens, and that the future years will amply prove my opinions and predictions to be substantially correct.

The patterns are in superb condition with high detail and are fully assembled. A few have been polished and laquered with clear laquer to preserve the luster and prevent erosion.

The collection of 27 patterns are offered, subject to prior sale as a unit, and may be seen at my home by appointment, 12 Kenwood Rd. Wethersfield.


MECHANICAL BANK PATTERNS

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1.   CLOWN HARLEQUIN & COLUMBINE $12000.
2.   SHOOT THE CHUTES 6500.
3.   NORTH POLE 6000.
4.   BILLY GOAT 1500.
5.   CHIEF BIG MOON (MASER PATTERN) 1000.
6.   CHIEF BIG MOON (Bronze) 800.
7.   BOY ROBBING BIRD NEST 1000.
8.   NEW CREEDMOOR BANK (CROSSBOW MODEL) 1200.
9.   ARTILLERY (LONG CANNON VARIATION) 1200.
10.   INDIAN & BEAR 800.
11.   BAD ACCIDENT 900.
12.   CLOWN ON GLOBE 900.
13.   CAT AND MOUSE 900.
14.   TEDDY & THE BEAR 800.
15.   "SPIZE A MULE", MULE TURNS 700.
16.   "SPIZE A MULE", DARKEY OVER 650.
17.   DARKTOWN BATTERY 800.
18.   WILLIAM TELL 700.
19.   SPEAKING DOG 600.
20.   FROG ON STUMP (Bronze Pattern) 400.
21.   FROG ON STUMP (MASTER PATTERN) 500.
22.   OWL, TURNS HEAD 350.
23.   TAMMANY 350.
24.   DARKEY IN CABIN DOOR 300.
25.   JOLLY NIGGER 350.
26.   BILL E. GRIN 600.
27.   PIG IN HIGH CHAIR ___650.
$42450.



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