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Lot Number: 202
Description:"Darktown Battery" mechanical baseball bank c.1888. Desirable 19th century baseball themed children's toy is a vivid reminder of the social status of African Americans during the Victorian era. Bank retains approx. 70% of its original paint and remains in fine working order. Missing its original coin trap under the base and the bat appears to be a period replacement (commonly seen). Retains a vintage 1988 Christie's Auction house label: VG-EX