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Money Bank Pavilion with Secret Drawer

Currency:EUR Category:Collectibles / Banks, Registers & Vending Start Price:2,000.00 EUR Estimated At:3,000.00 - 5,000.00 EUR
Money Bank Pavilion with Secret Drawer
Money Bank "Pavilion" with Secret Drawer, c. 1890 Extremely filigree miniature shrine, handcolored tin, probably made in Germany by leading Württemberg tin smith manufacturer, dimensions: 10 x 10 x 133/4 in., porcelain angel, flowers, leafs and ornaments made of thin tinplate, remarkably realistic coloration, with concealed coin slot under the angel, pavilion opens-up! With leaded glass cover (one side with crack). - First class original condition without any new paint (one side with crack). A giant rarity of highest museum quality! - No other one known worldwide!<Br>
Großer Pavillon als Spardose mit Geheimfach, um 1890 Äußerst filigraner Heiligen-Schrein aus handbemaltem Blech, vermutlich Württemberger Blechwaren Manufaktur, Maße: 25 x 25 x 35, Engel aus Porzellan, alle Blumen, Blätter und sonstigen Verzierungen aus dünnem Weißblech, täuschend echte Bemalung in perfekter Holzimitation, verdeckter Geldschlitz unter dem Engel, nach Ausziehen einer Sockelleiste ist der Pavillon aufklappbar! Mit bleigefaßter Glashaube (eine Seite gerissen). - Erstklassiger Originalzustand, ohne Reparaturen oder farbliche Nachbesserungen! - Eine Riesen-Rarität in Top-Museumsqualität!

<b>Condition: </b>(1-2/1-2)

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