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Description
1888 metal clown dog toy bank; paint faded but still present; hoop broken at clown hand and slightly misshapen; dog/coin barrel coin depositing mechanizm still works although a little slowly; coin box cover missing; believe all other parts intact; only markings PAT JULY 31 1888
Category
Antique Toys
Medium
metal
Distinguishing marks
PAT JULY 31 1888
Condition
Good
Size and dimensions of this item
9"w x 8"h x 3"d
Date Period
1888
Weight
4 pounds
History
Passed down from my grandmother. I played with it as a child.
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Re: antique clown dog toy bank
I'll preface this by saying I'm not an expert so please use this information only as guidance.
It looks like a vintage Trick Dog Cast-Iron Mechanical Bank made made by either Hubley or Shephard Hardware . That should help you search for comparable listings. It's supposed to have a little locked door with a key on the bottom. They still make replicas of these today so be sure you're looking for actual vintage items. It looks like many models have that patent date so it will take someone with more experience to determine when exactly it was made.
I've seen these go for anywhere between $200 - $2000 depending on the quality. The paint on yours in not in great shape and you're missing the door and key i assume.
A google search will provide lots more information for you but here are some links i found...just paste each into your browser individually:
http://www.cowansauctions.com/auctions/item.aspx?ItemId=13297
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Antique-Cast-Iron-Trick-Dog-Mechanical-Bank-by-Hubley-Cir-1888-w-Key-/391225148513?hash=item5b16d60461%3Ag%3AB24AAOSwyQtVzThG&nma=true&si=9aEVDarMP01LCYUCAUAvvgQsb7A%253D&orig_cvip=true&rt=nc&_trksid=p2047675.l2557
http://www.historytoy.com/shepard-hardware-co-20-cast-iron-toy-trick-dog-mechanical-bank#.VjOjtCsUlBE
http://www.southwestspiritantiques.com/dynapage/IP105.htm
Hope that helps. Cheers.