Art Dealers Association of America Political and Patriotic Memorabilia

Cast Iron mechanical bank manufactured in Littlestown and Deer Park Pennsylvania. Imswiler and Saylor (note embossing on bottom plate) purchased casting rights and manufactured the f...

Wonderful folk art item and a reminiscent article of Americana consists of a child's toy drum with hand-painted decoration and a patriotic theme, with a pair ...

Listed is a quality presidential match safe which crosses over between match safes and American political patriotic items. It was produced at the turn of the century, probably during president McKinley's administration 1897-1901. McKinley led the nation to victory in the Spanish–American War, raised protective tariffs to promote American industry, and maintained the nation on the gold standard in a rejection of inflationary proposals. He was assassinated on September six, 1901, and succeeded by Theodore Roosevelt. Quite possibly this match safe was a commemorative item, signifying that event and President McKinley. Obviously, of American manufacture, it is in excellent all original condition with no restoration. Match safes were popular from 1870 through 1920 and were used to keep wooden friction matches dry and contained so that they would not rub together and combust prematurely in one's pocket. The wooden match wood be struck against the ribbed surface at the bottom to ignite (see image). The advent of matchbooks and the popularity of the cigarette lighter in the 1920s brought about the demise of the match safe. Provenance: This particular piece is from the George cross collection. George died in 2007 and was known for his discerning quest for quality and rarity. He collected saloon items and Western memorabilia...

Manufactured in 1907 by the J. & E.Steven's Company in Cromwell, Connecticut, this cast iron mechanical bank measures 10 1/8" and is in excellent all original condition and paint. Th...