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Lot 118

Vintage Campaign Elephant Coin Bank Inscription from Senator Joe and Jean McCarthy

Estimate: $50 - $10,000
Starting Bid
$50

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A vintage metal elephant-shaped still bank attributed to Napier based on the sculptural form. The figure is constructed of gold-toned plated metal over a silver-toned base. The elephant, a traditional symbol of the Republican Party, features a coin slot located on the upper back. The side of the bank bears a four-line engraved inscription that reads: ALISA FROM SENATOR JOE AND JEAN McCARTHY. The piece represents a personal gift or political souvenir associated with United States Senator Joseph McCarthy and his wife, Jean McCarthy.

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