(3) Cast Iron Mechanical Banks

(3) Cast Iron Mechanical Banks

Lot# 422

Price

SOLD: $350

Description

Late 19th C. To include: (A) Shack Bank. Man inside kicks a coin inside the trap when the button is depressed. J. E. Stephens, Cromwell, Connecticut. 3 1/2″ high x 2 1/2″ wide x 3 3/4″ deep. (B) Race Horse bank. Stamped “Patented Aug 15, 1871”. Horses swivel around track. Figure in center. 5″ high x 6″ diameter. (C) Clown. 7″ high x 5 1/2″ wide x 4″ deep. Total weight: 8.2 lbs. No keys. All show wear to surfaces and paint loss consistent with age and use. (A) Working condition. Good original paint. (B) Losses to paint. Unknown working condition. (C) Working condition. Some original paint remains.

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