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Darktown Battery Mechanical Bank

Currency:USD Category:Collectibles Start Price:250.00 USD Estimated At:500.00 - 700.00 USD
Darktown Battery Mechanical Bank
<B>"Darktown Battery" Mechanical Bank</B></I> 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. <I>From the William Esser Collection.<BR></B></I><B><BR>Condition</B></I>: Very clean example. Working. Excellent (90%). Size: 7" Tall. <BR><BR><b>Shipping:</b> Miscellaneous Collectibles, Larg (<a target="_blank" href="http://www.heritageauctions.com/common/shipping.php">view shipping information</a>)