J. & E. Stevens (CT, 1843-1950), Acrobatic Clown Mechanical Coin Bank

late 19th century, painted cast iron, cast as a spring-wind acrobatic clown with levered sit or head stand option on a spinning sphere, patent marking to the underside "PATD 428450 & PENDG".

9 x 5 1/4 x 5 1/4 in.

From a Prominent Collector, Aiken, South Carolina

Old paint surface with scattered areas of loss, rubbing, and age toning; mechanical action working well at time of evaluation.