Cast Iron Mechanical Coin Bank

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Posted by Anonymous
18 years ago
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Description

I purchased this at a Goodwill store, and after doing a little research found that some of these banks can be pretty valuable, but I was unable to find a picture of mine exactly.  The bank is in working order, all of the mechanisms seems to work as they are supposed to.  The gun is cocked, a coin is placed on the barrel, and when a button is pushed the man "shoots" the coin into the tree, and a bear pops out of the top.  I have several pictures from various angles below.

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Category Other
Medium Cast Iron
Distinguishing marks None that I have found.
Condition Good
Size and dimensions of this item Approx. 9" long x 6.5" tall x 2" wide
Date Period Unknown
Weight Approx. 15 lbs
History Purchased at a Goodwill store.
eBay Auction Link
Price Paid (If known) $25.00
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Submitted by Lovejoy

<p>Your bank is a reproduction of a late 19th century example. These are still being made in China and elsewhere. The phillips screws used in this ones construction and the poor quality paint are a dead give away.</p><p>Lovejoy</p>

Submitted by mindbogglz

As long as you sell it as a reproduction, you should still get your $25 bucks back. Originals can be thousands. I feel your pain...I have several Tiawan Uncle Sam's...didn't know that when I unpacked the 1st one from dad & we were so happy. Until I unpacked 3 more, & the last had the Tiawan sticker then, I knew): I've learned a lot since then & do have some original banks, too..
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