CHARLIE McCARTHY PAINTED METAL BANKS.
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Auction #197 - Part II
Item numbers 992 through 2667 in auction 197
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Item Description
Lot of two. Both c. 1930s. First is 7.75" tall. "Charlie McCarthy" name appears at base front. Back of trunk reads "Charlie McCarthy Inc. ©." Missing trap. Scattered paint chips. Paint remains glossy. Seldom found this nice. VF. Second is 5.5" tall. Charlie is seated on trunk. ©1938. Wood lower jaw is meant to open when coin is placed in slot, but as usual, not working. Has original key and trap. Scattered paint chips. Also seldom found this nice. VF. From the Carl Lobel Collection.
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