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AN AMERICAN CAST-IRON ARCHITECTURAL BANK
Estimate
1,000 - 1,500 USD
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Description
- cast-iron
- height 7 1/4 in.
- 18.4 cm
modeled as the M&L Jarmulowsky Banking House, 165 East Broadway, and so inscribed, lacks base panel; the cast inscription on both sides reads "Deposit your money with Banking House, 165 East Broadway, M & L Jarmulowsky, where it is safe, presented by the Jewish Daily News."
Provenance
National Jewish Museum Auction, Joy Schonberg Galleries, New York, June 13, 1995, lot 164
Condition
Traces of paint, three tips of parapet chipped off, lacks door in base.
In response to your inquiry, we are pleased to provide you with a general report of the condition of the property described above. Since we are not professional conservators or restorers, we urge you to consult with a restorer or conservator of your choice who will be better able to provide a detailed, professional report. Prospective buyers should inspect each lot to satisfy themselves as to condition and must understand that any statement made by Sotheby's is merely a subjective qualified opinion.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING CONDITION OF A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD "AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF SALE PRINTED IN THE CATALOGUE.
In response to your inquiry, we are pleased to provide you with a general report of the condition of the property described above. Since we are not professional conservators or restorers, we urge you to consult with a restorer or conservator of your choice who will be better able to provide a detailed, professional report. Prospective buyers should inspect each lot to satisfy themselves as to condition and must understand that any statement made by Sotheby's is merely a subjective qualified opinion.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING CONDITION OF A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD "AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF SALE PRINTED IN THE CATALOGUE.
Catalogue Note
The M & L Jarmulowsky Banking House failed in 1904, but the building of which this charity container is a modeled still stands.