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PAINTED, MECHANICAL, CAST IRON BANK WITH AN EAGLE FEEDING EAGLETS, MADE BY STEVENS, circa 1883 |
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| Dimensions (inches): |
6" tall x 8.5" wide x 4" deep |
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Cast iron bank made by J.E. Stevens in Cromwell Connecticut. Designed by Charles M. Henn of Chicago and patented January 23rd, 1883, the form features an eagle, perched before its nest, ready to feed baby eaglets. A fox is partially emerged from its den along one side of the base. Mechanical action is performed by placing a coin in the eagle’s beak and rotating the snake-shaped lever on the reverse. This causes the eagle to flap its wings and bend downward to drop the coin into the nest. A chirping sound occurs when the coin drops.
John & Elisha Stevens opened their firm in 1843, producing hardware, hammers, toys, etc., including banks. The business maintained this name until sold to the New York firm, Buckley Brothers, in 1950. Because all J.E. Stevens toys were hand-painted during the 19th century, they are all a bit different. This one exhibits pleasantly attractive wear from obvious use. |
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| Primary Color: |
multicolored |
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| Earliest Date: |
1883 |
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| Latest Date: |
1895 |
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| For Sale Status: |
Sold |
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| Price |
SOLD |
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| E-mail: |
info@jeffbridgman.com |
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