$1,476
Cast Iron "Uncle Sam" Mechanical Bank, Shepard Hardware Company, Buffalo, New York, late 19th century, figure wearing blue-painted jacket, red and white striped pants, standing on a deck next to a bag marked "US," base has an eagle with "E PLURIBUS UNUM" ribbon on front, the bottom marked "PAT. JUNE 8, 1886," ht. 11 3/8 in. Estimate $800-1,200 The absence of a condition statement does not imply that the lot is in perfect condition or completely free from wear and tear, imperfections or the effects of aging. Condition requests can be obtained via email (lot inquiry button) or by telephone to the appropriate gallery location (Boston/617.350.5400 or Marlborough/508.970.3000). Any condition statement given, as a courtesy to a client, is only an opinion and should not be treated as a statement of fact. Skinner Inc. shall have no responsibility for any error or omission.
Auctioneer:
Skinner
Date:
2018-02-26
