Brady collection of high-condition antique mechanical banks commands $2M at Morphy s Feb. 27 auction
J. & E. Stevens Shoot the Chute bank. Features Buster Brown and his dog Tige in a boat, poised to ride down a chute and knock a coin into the bank. Near-mint-plus with original printed wood box. Provenance: Don Markey. Depicted in Dan Morphy reference book. The top lot of the sale, it sold for $156,000 against an estimate of $80,000-$120,000.
DENVER, PA
.- The revered Bob and Judy Brady collection of antique mechanical banks attracted worldwide bidding and strong prices at Morphys live gallery auction held February 27 in Lancaster County, Pennsylvania. The premier collection built over a 40-year period featured some of the most elusive, beautifully preserved banks known to exist. In total, the 184 banks realized $2 million, inclusive of 20% buyers premium.