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"Darktown Battery" Mechanical Bank...
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Sold on Nov 12, 2007 for:
$13,145.00
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Description
"Darktown Battery" Mechanical Bank by J. & E. Stevens & Co., Cromwell, CT, designed by James H. Bowen, circa 1888. A coin is placed in the hand of the pitcher who, when the lever is tripped, pitches the coin to the batter. The batter misses and the coin drops safely to the catcher who deposits it in the trap. From the William Esser Collection.Condition: Very clean example. Working. Excellent (90%). Size: 7" Tall.
Auction Info
2007 November Grand Format Political Memorabilia & Americana Auction #672 (go to Auction Home page)
Auction Dates
November, 2007
12th-13th
Monday-Tuesday
Bids + Registered Phone Bidders: 5
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