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  • Lot #190
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Lot #191

Lot 190: Two Spanish-American War Novelty Banks

Auction Location: Rock Island, IL

Auction Date: September 6, 2008

Lot 190: Two Spanish-American War Novelty Banks

Auction Location: Rock Island, IL

Auction Date: September 6, 2008

Estimated Price: $700 - $900
Price Realized:
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Two Spanish-American War Novelty Banks

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Type: Other
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Catalog Page: 32
Class: Other
Description:

1) Admiral Dewey "Bullet Bank" 6 1/4" tall wooden dummy cartridge colored red, blonde and blue, with a bust of Adm. Dewey, a stand of flags, and a removable bullet lid. 2) Army/Navy Bank. This is actually a double sided bank, one side labeled on top “ARMY BANK” next to two artillerymen with cannon, and the other side “NAVY BANK” next to large ship…Maine or Olympia. Front has two doors…left has full standing figure of U.S. Spanish American War soldier holding a flag, and right door has full standing figure of sailor with nautical gear. Cast iron with thin nickel plating. 6 5/8” wide, 6” high, 4 1/2" deep. Made to look something like a railroad car or circus wagon on wheels.

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Both of the items are in good condition with some minor fading to the bullet bank. 2) Door locks no longer work.



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