Lot Essay
'See that the top of the stump is closed. Place a coin in position on the barrel of the rifle as ammunition. Press the lever; as the coin strikes the game it springs a surprise on Teddy'
Details
A J & E Stevens 'Teddy and the Bear' Money Bank,
painted cast-iron, President Roosevelt with rounded hat, standing firing, tree trunk with coin slot and bear appearing from top (P-F, repair to top of trunk, some overpainting) --10 1/8in. (26cm) long
painted cast-iron, President Roosevelt with rounded hat, standing firing, tree trunk with coin slot and bear appearing from top (P-F, repair to top of trunk, some overpainting) --10 1/8in. (26cm) long
Literature
See The Bank Book, B.Norman, p.73, fig.5460a.