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Fri, May 29, 2026 11:00AM EDT
Lot 501

Benjamin Franklin Figural Ceramic Still Bank in Rockingham Style Glaze

Estimate: $30 - $10,000

Bid Increments

Price Bid Increment
$0 $10
$100 $25
$500 $50
$1,500 $100
$3,000 $250
$5,000 $1,000
$10,000 $2,500
$50,000 $5,000
This item is a figural ceramic still bank modeled as a bust in the Toby style, traditionally identified as a representation of Benjamin Franklin. The figure is depicted with a smiling expression, wearing a wide-brimmed hat, a shoulder-length wig with curls, and a ruffled cravat. The bank is finished with a glossy, monochromatic ochre-yellow glaze featuring brown mottling and drip effects consistent with Rockingham-style pottery. A horizontal coin slot is integrated into the crown of the hat. No manufacturer marks, model numbers, or signatures are visible.

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