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BUTTING RAM - MAN THUMBS NOSE MECHANICAL BANK

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BUTTING RAM - MAN THUMBS NOSE MECHANICAL BANK

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Mfg. attributed to Wagner and Zwiebel Machine Shop, WI, designed by Ole O. Storle, Patented 1895, cast iron, scarce example, coin is placed in front of tree, pressing lever causes ram to butt into tree, depositing coin while man leans back and appears to mock gesture ram by thumbing his nose, trap is outlined on base but never manufactured.

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BUTTING RAM - MAN THUMBS NOSE MECHANICAL BANK

Name: BUTTING RAM - MAN THUMBS NOSE MECHANICAL BANK
SKU: 31120276
Price: 4000 USD
Availability: InStock

Estimate $3,000 - $5,000

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