WORLD WAR II "KILROY BANKS HERE" PLASTER CARNIVAL BANK.
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Winning Bid:
$168.37
(Includes 15% Buyer's Premium)
Bidding Ended:
Tuesday, July 12, 2016 10:00:00 PM (20 Minute Clock Begins At Tuesday, July 12, 2016 10:00:00 PM)
Item Description
5x6.25x6-5/8" tall hollow painted plaster bank. ©1946 Hanzen. Bank depicts World War II pop culture character Kilroy, closely associated w/GIs and known for the "Kilroy Was Here" graffiti. This bank has incised "Kilroy Banks Here" text at bottom of fence Kilroy peers over. Backside has incised copyright and "To Open - Cut - Hole In Bottom" directions. A few small paint flakes including .25" just below coin slot at top of Kilroy's forehead. VF overall. Very rare and the first we've offered in our 49 years. Eric Renner Collection and the example shown on page 226 of his book "American Disguise."
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