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Cast Iron Magician Mechanical Bank with Original Wooden Box

Patented 9/17/1901

From Pamela Wiggins, About.com

Made by J&E Stevens & Co., designed by Charles A. Bailey. Condition: near mint

Magician Mechanical Bank

- Photo courtesy of Morphy Auctions
Provenance: Charley Duff/Bill Bertoia Collection. Place a coin on the table and as the lever is pressed the magician covers it with his hat; when he raises his hat it will be found that the money has disappeared."

Value: $32,500 (Morphy Auctions - 4/08)

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