A rare J & E Stevens Co. painted cast-iron mule entering barn 'Donkey Bank', in original wooden box,

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A rare J & E Stevens Co. painted cast-iron mule entering barn 'Donkey Bank', in original wooden box,
finished in brown and pale green with red detailing, 'Touch the knob at the feet of the donkey, and the coin is thrown through the window in the gable of the barn; at the same time the dog springs from his kennel', in original wooden box, sliding lid and company ink stamp to end 'Donkey Bank' The J & E Stevens Co. - Cromwell, Conn., 1880s (E, slight chipping, box G) --8½in. long
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Literature

See The Bank Book, Bill Norman, Accent Studios, p.76, fig. 4030-b.

Lot Essay

Designed by Edward L. Morris, an independant desiger who submitted his design to Stevens for production. His remuneration came in the form of a royalty payment for each dozen banks sold. Mr.Morris designed three banks of record, and each was spring operated.

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