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Jolly Boy Top Hat by JE Stevens Cast Iron Bank

Currency:USD Category:Collectibles Start Price:25.00 USD Estimated At:75.00 - 200.00 USD
Jolly Boy Top Hat by JE Stevens Cast Iron Bank
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This is believed to be an original rare J.E. Stevens cast iron and hand painted bank showing the "Jolly Nigger" Black Americana bust in a top hat. Marked on the back with embossed lettering, "Jolly Boy Bank". The piece has the rare scarcely seen top hat and shows very good condition for its age. The bottom is marked with embossed lettering, "J.E. STEVESN PAT. 455 1896." The mechanical bank works by pulling the lever down on the back which causes his arm to move up to his mouth dropping the coin through the lips and also rolling eyes and pulling the tongue in. Works great. Measures 8.25"T and 5.25"x6".