Whats it worth? Negro cast iron bank appraisal

Crystal asks:
This guy measures approx. 5" tall. I tried to find something out about him and no luck!
This is a turn of the century, 1890s to 1910s cast iron still bank. We know it's a legitimate antique by the patina, the size, the slotted screw and wear he has endured. Date range: 1890s to 1910s Retail value:
AW says:
Some call it an Uncle Remus, so named for the famous story character, although an official name allocation was never proven as far as I've ever seen.
Wholesale value: $50 - $75
(The midrange price you could expect to achieve at a well advertised live auction. The price that is most often realized)
Quick sale value: $45 -$50
The price your likely to get if you have to sell your item immediately and your prospective customer is aware of this.
Common trade terminology: Still bank, Cast iron still bank, Negro Bank, Black American Bank.
Slang terms or Nick Names: Uncle Remus Banks, Hat in Hand Negro Bank
Selling tips: eBay is an excellent market for this, you need to be clear that it's an original antique bank and not one of the many reproductions out there.





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