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    An American 'Always did 'spise a mule' Mechanical Bank. J. E. Stevens, c.1897. The rectangular plinth with an African Amer... (Total: 1 Item Item)

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    An American 'Always did 'spise a mule' Mechanical Bank
    J. E. Stevens, c.1897

    The rectangular plinth with an African American boy sitting on a bench and a bucking mule, the plinth with original red paint with yellow striping, the top of the plinth with the title in raised letters ALWAYS DID 'SPISE A MULE, in operating condition, stamped underside PATD APR 27 1897
    10in. long x 6in. high

    Condition Report*: Normal signs of wear as appropriate with age
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    September, 2005
    17th Saturday
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