Lot 469:
19th-century Wells Fargo express strongbox
Sold for: $150
Description
This commemorative still bank is modeled after a 19th-century Wells Fargo express strongbox. The cast metal body features a high-gloss black finish decorated with orange and gold pinstriping. The exterior lid displays the Wells Fargo name in stylized lettering above a central rectangular illustration of a red stagecoach. A functional coin slot is positioned at the top rear of the lid. The interior lid is marked Eagle Lock and Safe Co. in gold and orange script. The box is equipped with two brass-toned drop handles on the sides and a locking hasp on the front. Two small brass-toned padlocks and a single key are included. The interior is finished with red flocking. Height: 6.25 inches.
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