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Lot 105

Dentist Themed Sculpture & Mechanical Bank

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Estimate
$100–$200
Starting bid
$30
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About this lot

Country Of Origin: Unspecified, bank marked Taiwan 

Period: Circa. 1970s–1980s

Artist: Unspecified 

Medium: Mixed media, including handmade metal, stained glass, clear Lucite/acrylic, and painted cast iron

Dimensions: Various

Condition: Vintage condition with age related surface wear, patina, and minor imperfections. Stained glass components are intact save for the floor of the office scene, which has a fracture to the glass panel, but remains complete in its frame. Cast iron bank retains painted decoration with light finish wear. Mechanism of the bank is in working order and operable from a push switch near the Dentist’s foot. 

Additional Information: 
Collection of five vintage dentist themed decorative and novelty pieces dating primarily from the late 20th century. The lot includes unusual handmade metal dental office sculptures, one depicting a dentist treating a reclining patient; two separate stained glass dental sculptures depicting a dentist’s office scene and an angel hygienist.; a clear Lucite or acrylic abstract dental sculpture mounted on a black base, and a painted cast iron mechanical coin bank depicting a dentist extracting a patient’s tooth.

The mechanical bank is marked TAIWAN on the underside and is a vintage reproduction of the traditional “Dentist Pulling a Tooth” mechanical-= bank design rather than a 19th century original.

The remaining pieces are unmarked or have no presently identified manufacturer and are offered as unidentified studio, craft, or decorative works. Together they form an eclectic cohesive group of vintage dentist occupational collectibles.

Lot details

Lot
105
Category
Uncommon Collectibles Auction
Estimate
$100–$200
Starting bid
$30
Bids
0
Bidding closes
Oct 29 at 1:15 pm ET
Starting bid $30
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