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Hippo Dressed in a Striped Shirt - Spelter Bank

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Hippo Dressed in a Striped Shirt - Spelter Bank

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Description

Germany - Circa 1910's - 4 1/2" Tall. Shown as #63 in the Peirce Book. From the Collection of Hubert Whiting. From the Collection of Norm Bowers. At this time, we know of no other example of this humorous hipster hippopotamus. It was found decades ago by pioneer collector Bert Whiting and later passed into Norm Bowers collection.

Condition

Excellent Condition (One Tiny Hole).

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Hippo Dressed in a Striped Shirt - Spelter Bank

Name: Hippo Dressed in a Striped Shirt - Spelter Bank
SKU: 151033772
Price: 1900 USD
Availability: InStock

Estimate $1,500 - $2,000

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Starting Price $750

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