Michel Aroutcheff " NESTOR BURMA " 2

MICHEL AROUTCHEFF Father of the mythical rocket, from Tintin, with a red and white checkerboard. "NESTOR BURMA Breakneck to the nation Peugeot 20...

Harmonica M.Hohner Super chromonica model Chromatic harmonica piston harmonica Near mint condition L 15,5 x P 3,5 x h 2,5 cms 1943 With original box in perfect condition Perfe...

Michel Aroutcheff for Vilac "Mercedes SSKL 1931" car, circa 1987 Wood with Vilac label Size: 35 x 9 x 15 cms   Selling price 490 Euros.

Manufactured in 1884 by the Shepard Hardware Company in Buffalo, New York, this cast iron mechanical bank measures 7 1/8" long and is in excellent all original condition and paint, especially considering that the Shepard Company did not use a primer rendering their surface more vulnerable than say, the Steven's Company. There is no touch up or repaint, and no restoration of any kind. Colors of bright red on the dress, flesh tones, tan colored dog, and maroon base are all very bright and crisp. The bank is accompanied by the original wooden box in which it was originally shipped; a very special find and charming piece of Americana. Rare to find the original box. The bank and box came directly from an estate and the original owner, and I have owned it since then for over 35 years. The theme of the bank depicts a young Victorian girl playing with her golden retriever. It is one of only four antique mechanical banks...