SML-294 Salem Savings Bank
SML-294 SALEM SAVINGS BANK
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| reference numbers | SML-294: Salem Savings Bank
(M) SML-294A: Salem Savings Bank pen stand (M) |
| description | bank facade |
| dimensions | height = 4 1/2 inches |
| topics and series | Topics:
Buildings
& Structures Commercial Plaques & Counter Displays Series: None |
| related items | none |
| first issued/withdrawn/ discontinued forever |
(1958/1958/-) |
| private issue and/or limited edition & quantity | SML-294
private issue for Salem (MA) Savings Bank 1,200 made SML-294A private issue for Salem Bank 100 made |
| era first introduced. | Marblehead |
| value range | SML-294:
350/400 (revised 2003) SML-294A: 325/375 |
| auction notes | none |
| comments/observations | none |
GENERAL INFORMATION. 1958 marked the 140th anniversary of the founding of the Salem Savings Bank in nearby Salem, Massachusetts. Baston produced 1,200 figurines depicting a relief model of the building's facade. he produced 100 pen stand versions for preferred customers. The basic color of both versions was pink. In the image above, the pen stand version without the pen base is illustrated.
From Dr. Glenn Johnson's book, The Sebastian Miniature Collection.
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