Al & Nora Hancock-George McGuire Collections
By RSL Auction Company
Dec 9, 2023
295 US Hwy 22 East, Suite 204 West, Whitehouse Station, NJ 08889, United States
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LOT 143:

Peaceful Bill and Friendly John - Extremely Rare Political Still Bank

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Sold for: $5,500
Start price:
$ 1,200
Estimated price :
$2,500 - $3,500
Buyer's Premium: 27.5%
Auction took place on Dec 9, 2023 at RSL Auction Company
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Peaceful Bill and Friendly John - Extremely Rare Political Still Bank
By the Fames Harper Company. Chicago, Illinois - Circa 1908. At this time, we know of only one other example of this fascinating political bank. It depicts the 1908 Democratic nominees Wm. Jennings Bryan and John Kern. Some of the original silver and copper color paint can be seen under the repaint.
Condition: Structurally Great. Old Repaint.

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