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Classic 1908-Dated Taft & Sherman Bank Classic 1908-Dated Taft & Sherman Bank, "Peaceful Bill" and "

Currency:USD Category:Collectibles / Historical Memorabilia Start Price:1.00 USD Estimated At:1,400.00 - 1,800.00 USD
Classic 1908-Dated Taft & Sherman Bank Classic 1908-Dated Taft & Sherman Bank,  Peaceful Bill  and
<B>Classic 1908-Dated Taft & Sherman Bank, "Peaceful Bill" and "Smiling Jim".</B></I> A rare J. M. Harper still bank which is prized by both political and bank collectors! Made of heavy cast iron, the surface was covered by a hard metal, possibly nickel, to give it a smooth surface, and then the surface was flashed with copper, most of which is still present. While one screw is missing, the other one is original to the piece, not often seen so. Other examples we have seen either had the copper flashing worn completely away or had surfaces that some ill-advised hobbyist had tried to "improve" This is a very nice, unmolested example. Height 4".