Lot 081 - Vintage Cast Iron Humpty Dumpty Still Bank, Later Paint, 5" H

Lot 081 - Vintage Cast Iron Humpty Dumpty Still Bank, Later Paint, 5" HVintage cast iron still bank in the form of Humpty Dumpty seated on a wall, with a polychrome painted surface depicting a red beanie cap, green jacket, red bow tie, brown trousers, and red shoes. The figure is modeled with a smiling egg shaped face with painted facial features. Condition shows later paint throughout, as noted, with uneven application and losses visible at multiple points. Surface wear, rust spotting at the base, and paint chips are

including some minor oxidation and discoloration

likely dating to the circa 1930s

Pre-Auction Notes: Includes inserted notes

a tintype of an annoyed-looking teenage girl in a small hat

Pre-Auction Notes: Tin lid and bottom are punched

staining to canvas

enhancing its folk art character

and faint creasing

advertising titles on subjects including ancient magic

The frame shows minor wear consistent with age

Niagara Falls

Pre-Auction Notes: Small clear glass apothecary bottle with glass stopper and reverse painted label marked “Oleatum Aconitinae N