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JONAH & WHALE ON PEDESTAL MECHANICAL BANK

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JONAH & WHALE ON PEDESTAL MECHANICAL BANK

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50. JONAH & WHALE ON PEDESTAL MECHANICAL BANK | J&E Stevens Co., extremely rare and a prized addition for even the most advanced collectors, this is an all original and completely authentic example to which only a handful are known, visually a spectacular bank and mechanically impressive by design, the authentic coin box was unscrewed and opened to inspect the interior which shows traces of original brown paint drips which perfectly match the bank, the casting on all three pieces is crisp with only a minor flaw at two of the side holes as shown in the photos. Ex: Whiting to Bill Norman Collections. | Provenance: The John & Adrianne Haley Collection. | 11.5" l. | (Excellent to Pristine Condition) | $80,000 - $120,000

Condition

(Excellent to Pristine Condition)

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JONAH & WHALE ON PEDESTAL MECHANICAL BANK

Name: JONAH & WHALE ON PEDESTAL MECHANICAL BANK
SKU: 176285136
Price: 70000 USD
Availability: InStock

Estimate $80,000 - $120,000

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Starting Price $40,000

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