A few examples of appraisal values for
DARK TOWN

• 19TH C. CAST IRON MECHANICAL
  19TH C. CAST IRON MECHANICAL BANK, DARK TOWN BATTERY. Painted iron mechanical bank, baseball players, stamped on bottom “Patd. Feb 2 1815”. 7”H x 10”W.
• Mechanical bank 'Dark Town Battery'
  Mechanical bank 'Dark Town Battery' by J. & E. Stevens Co., retains much of its original paint. 7"h x 10"w x 2.75"d Provenance: From the Estate of Raymond J. Brunner Condition: Overall good condition, minor re-painting, missing coin collection cover underneath.
• FIVE PRINTED WORKSFive printed
  FIVE PRINTED WORKSFive printed works including Darktown, Valley House, etc. Condition: Sight measurements - Dark Town (14 1/2" x 11 1/2"), Papa & Mama (10 x 11), Valley House (12 1/2" x 15 1/2"), Tree of Life (9 1/2" x 13"), Kittens (13 x 9 1/2"). Condition: not examined.
• CURRIER & IVES PRINT, DARK TOWN
  CURRIER & IVES PRINT, DARK TOWN HOOK & LADDEROriginal lithograph by Currier & Ives featuring the "Dark Town Hook & Ladder Corps." Titled 'Saved.' Black Americana print with stereotypical characterization of African Americans. Copyright 1884. Overall framed size is 15 1/2" by 19 1/2". Toningnd damp staining. This item can be shipped in-house.
• CURRIER & IVES PRINT, DARK TOWN
  CURRIER & IVES PRINT, DARK TOWN HOOK & LADDEROriginal lithograph by Currier & Ives featuring the "Dark Town Hook & Ladder Corps." Titled 'Going to the Front.' Black Americana print with stereotypical characterization of African Americans. Copyright 1884. Overall framed size is 15 1/2" by 19/2". Toning and damp staining. This item can be shipped in-house.
• DARK TOWN BATTERY MECHANICAL BANK J
  DARK TOWN BATTERY MECHANICAL BANK J & E Stevens Co. designed by James H. Bowen patented 1/17/1888. Place a coin in the hand of the pitcher press the lever and the coin is swiftly pitched. As the batter misses it is safely deposited by the catcher. Missing trap (VG Cond.)
• DARK TOWN BATTERY MECHANICAL BANK J
  DARK TOWN BATTERY MECHANICAL BANK J & E Stevens Co. designed by James H. Bowen patented 1/17/1888. Place a coin in the hand of the pitcher press the lever and the coin is swiftly pitched. As the batter misses it is safely deposited by the catcher. Missing trap (VG Cond.)
• Mechanical Bank, Dark Town
  Mechanical Bank, Dark Town Battery American, late 19th century, J + E Stevens Co., original painted surface, coin trap marked "Patented February 2 1875", 7 x 9-3/4 in.,
• Cast Iron Dark Town Battery
  Cast Iron Dark Town Battery Mechanical Bank. Description Manufactured by J. & E. Stevens. Working. All original except pitcher which is repaired and touched up. Th catcher's jacket is also touched up. Condition (Excellent). Size 9 - 3/4" L.
• Black Americana Children Mechanical
  Black Americana Children Mechanical Push Toy, late 19th Century A painted metal push toy penny-farthing bicycle on a wooden stick with baluster finial; a wooden black man riding a bike in original seasonal outfit, strips leggings and boots. Unmarked. Character possibly based on popular late 19th century "Dark Town" comic series. Measures approx. 35" x 14-1/2" x 5".
• Painted cast iron Dark Town Battery
  Painted cast iron Dark Town Battery Bank j. & e. stevens co., cromwell, connecticut, "patd. jan 17 1888." H: 7 1/2 , L: 9 1/2 in. bat broken, paint wear.