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LOT 27

Lot 27

Large Cast Iron 'The Traders Bank of Canada, Colborne St.' Building Form Still Bank, 1891

Large Cast Iron 'The Traders Bank of Canada, Colborne St.' Building Form Still Bank, 1891
Lot 27 Details
Large Cast Iron 'The Traders Bank of Canada, Colborne St.' Building Form Still Bank, 1891

the top inscribed 'Property of The Traders Bank of Canada, Registered by Æ Jarvis, 1891, The Traders Bank of Canada, Sole Licensee'
8.5 x 10 x 5 in — 21.6 x 25.4 x 12.7 cm

Estimate $600-$800

Realised: $2,040
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Large Cast Iron 'The Traders Bank of Canada, Colborne St.' Building Form Still Bank, 1891
  • Large Cast Iron 'The Traders Bank of Canada, Colborne St.' Building Form Still Bank, 1891
  • Large Cast Iron 'The Traders Bank of Canada, Colborne St.' Building Form Still Bank, 1891
  • Large Cast Iron 'The Traders Bank of Canada, Colborne St.' Building Form Still Bank, 1891
Note:

The building this model is based on was located at the corner of Yonge and Colborne Streets, in downtown Toronto, and was built by Canadian financier Edward Æmellius Jarvis who also built The Kiing Edward Hotel. In 1906 the building was replaced by a second Traders Bank which was, at the time, the tallest building in the Empire and is still standing today.

Read about Aemillius Jarvis, builder of The King Edward Hotel

Edward Aemilius Jarvis

CONDITION DETAILS

Minor loss to door lock. Missing partitioned liner.

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  • 5 Stars: Excellent - No discernable damage, flaws or imperfections
  • 4 Stars: Very Good - Minor flaws or imperfections visible only under close inspection using specialised instruments or black light
  • 3 Stars: Good - Minor flaws visible upon inspection under standard lighting
  • 2 Stars: Fair - Exhibits flaws or damage that may draw the eye under standard lighting
  • 1 Star: Poor - Flaws or damage immediately apparent under standard lighting (examples: missing components, rips, broken glass, damaged surfaces, etc.)

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