A BOX OF NOVELTY MONEY BOXES, to include cast iron examples ...

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A BOX OF NOVELTY MONEY BOXES, to include cast iron examples of different ages, including boxes in the following forms: an eagle feeding its young, American Major General John Pershing, a Transvaal money box depicting a man with a pipe, 'Smilin' Sam', Donald Trump and Uncle Sam, various figures, a Wade Nat West Woody money box, a chalkware chimpanzee example, etc These items are listed on the basis they are illustrative of a bygone culture in which there were different social norms. We understand the potential controversy surrounding this type of item but believe that providing transparent information about historical context fosters greater understanding of our complex cultural history (1 box) (sd)

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Auction Date:
5th Aug 24 at 9:30am BST

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