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Lot 528

Lot 528

A rare Alice in Wonderland patinated brass money boxAttributed to Sy SchreckingerEarly 20th...

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Lot 528

Lot Description

A rare Alice in Wonderland patinated brass money box
Attributed to Sy Schreckinger
Early 20th Century, the cuboid box decorated with characters from Lewis Carroll's story, to the roof 'The Cheshire Cat' with coin slot, to the sides 'The Mad Hatter', 'The Queen', 'The Knave of Hearts' and 'The Duchess', the sliding base concealing hinged base door decorated with 'Alice', with sprung flap beneath, stamped twice 'PROV. PAT. 18808/07, 4", (10cm) width, depth and height.

Postage: Auction Default

Weight: No

Total lot weight: No

Minor bruise to one corner of roof overhang - can be sorted.  Likewise a minor bruise to one corner of foot flange.
Minor dent to 'Knave of Hearts'. Otherwise original unrestored condition.

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