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"Bulldog Bank" American, circa 1880 Cast Iron Mechanical Bank
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- Creator:J. & E. Steven's Company (Manufacturer)
- Dimensions:Height: 7.75 in (19.69 cm)Width: 3.07 in (7.8 cm)Depth: 5.57 in (14.15 cm)
- Style:Folk Art (Of the Period)
- Materials and Techniques:
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- Period:
- Date of Manufacture:circa 1880
- Condition:
- Seller Location:Incline Village, NV
- Reference Number:1stDibs: LU973222050282
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