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Billy Possum (Possum and Taters) J. M. Harper Still

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Billy Possum Bank (aka Possum & Taters): Made by J. M. Harper Chicago - Circa 1909 With his long snout and curling tail, this pragmatic creature has been scavenging in the potato patch. He’s about to devour his booty. An exceptionally stro

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J. M. Harper 'Mother Hubbard' Still Bank: J. M. Harper 'Mother Hubbard' Still Bank 1907, cast iron, titled on bottom front edge, marked 'Copyright by J M Harper 1907' on the back Property from: a Union, Illinois estate Height: 4 1/2 inches, W

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Red Riding Hood Safe Iron Bank: J. M. Harper. Chicago, IL - 1907. Many collectors consider J. M. Harper the finest still bank sculptor of all time. The details he created in his collection of safe banks is without parallel. Cast Iro

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J. M. Harper 'Little Red Riding Hood' Still Bank: J. M. Harper 'Little Red Riding Hood' Still Bank 1907, cast iron, marked 'Copyright by J M Harper 1907' on the back Property from: a Union, Illinois estate Height: 5 inches, Width: 2 1/2 inches, Depth

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J.M. Harper Cast Iron Liberty Bell Still Bank.: Has a copper flash finish. M- #780. (JY). (Excellent). 4" T.

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J.M. Harper Cast Iron Liberty Bell Still Bank.: Has a copper flash finish. M- #780. There is a small piece missing from the support post. (JY).Condition:(Excellent).Dimensions:4" T.

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HARPER STORK SAFE STILL BANK: 1043. HARPER STORK SAFE STILL BANK | J.M. Harper, Chicago, IL, circa 1907, one of a very desirable series of safe banks 5.5" h.

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STORK SAFE STILL BANK: J.M. Harper, Chicago, IL, circa 1907, scarce example, depicts stork holding baby in blanket by beak, front panel has safe handle and embossed pattern with copr. lettering. Provenance: Bob Brady Collec

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Cast Advertising Pig Still Bank Pattern.: Made by JM Harper. Marked, “I Made Chicago Famous, Copyright 1902”. Condition (Excellent). Size 4" L.

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Indian Family: J. M. Harper Chicago, IL. - Circa 1905 Harper was considered the finest sculptor of still banks. Cast Iron

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Five Books: Billy Possum, Bunnies, and More: Grouping to include The Adventure of the Bunny-Boys; The Bunnies Go A'Traveling; Billy Possum by J. Carter Bears; Three Little Cottontails and Uncle Teddy Bear by Elizabeth Billings Stuart; and Billy

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J. M. Harper Stork Cast-Iron Safe Bank.: Retains original knob. (JY) Condition: (Very Good - Excellent). Dimensions: 5 -1/2" x 2 -1/2" x 1 -3/4".

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1907 JM HARPER Old Mother Hubbard Cast Iron Safe: 1907 JM Harper cast iron Old Mother Hubbard safe; of rectangle body; with old mother Hubbard and dog on surface; engraved MOTHER HUBBARD; back with lock; engraved COPYRIGHT BY JM HARPER; 11 x 6 cm, 47

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Lincoln Bust - Cast Iron Bank: Made by J. M. Harper. Chicago, IL - 1902 - 5 3/4" Tall.

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Two Kids Bank: Probably J. M. Harper Chicago, Illinois - Circa 1890 An excellent and bright example of a scarce bank. Material: Cast Iron

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CI "The Indian Family" Bank: The Indian Family" Bank, CI, Marked "Chicago Hdw Foundry Co - North Chicago, Ill - Copyright 1905 J. M. Harper

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Billy Possum (Possum and Taters) J. M. Harper Still

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J. M. Harper Chicago Illinois - Circa 1909 Arguably one of the cutest and most detailed still banks ever made. This bank is very scarce. This is one of the finest known examples. Material: Cast Iron Provenance: Andy & Susan Moore Collection Reference: Penny Bank Book #563

Condition

Condition: Pristine Plus

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Billy Possum (Possum and Taters) J. M. Harper Still

Name: Billy Possum (Possum and Taters) J. M. Harper Still
SKU: 26518498
Price: 16000 USD
Availability: InStock

Estimate $6,000 - $8,000

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