CHARLIE McCARTHY COMPOSITION BANK PAIR.
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Winning Bid:
$115.00 (Includes 15% Buyer's Premium)
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Thursday, December 4, 2008 12:00:00 PM (20 Minute Clock Begins At Thursday, December 4, 2008 12:00:00 PM)
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Auction:
Auction #196 - Part II
Item numbers 976 though 2670 in auction 196
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Item Description
9.25" tall painted composition shows Charlie in his famed tuxedo and top hat. Slot at mouth for coins with raised "Feed Me I Save You Money" text below feet. Typical all-over craze lines with two 1" hairline cracks to white area of shirt by waist. .25" crack by eye. Comes with original metal key to open included original trap. Fine. 5.75" tall bank has image of Charlie sitting on trunk while wearing red beret. Slot at back for coins. Mouth designed like ventriloquist dummy's mouth. Beret has .25" area and .5x.75" area with paint touch-ups. 1/8" rub to nose. Scattered wear/aging. Original metal trap included. VG/Fine. Both c. 1930s.
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