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Description
Working, excellent condition, no chipping. Mechanical Uncle Sam Bank Patened June 8 1886
Was owned by my great scientist uncle who invented the first model microphone bought by Royer Michrophones. His model being Speiden.
Category
General Antiques and Collectibles
Medium
Heavy Metal
Distinguishing marks
Patented June 8 1886
Condition
Excellent
Size and dimensions of this item
11" tall
Date Period
1886
Weight
2-3 pds
History
This item has been in my recently deceased uncle's collection. He was a scientist and invented the first microphone which was bought out by Royer microphone.
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Re: Mechanical Uncle Sam Coin Bank
nice. i have one also but i believe its a remake.. does yours take a key? if it is the original i was told they run between $1500 up to $9500..
Re: Mechanical Uncle Sam Coin Bank
We've had a pile of these Uncle Sam banks listed here in recent years, but as this bank has been extensivly reproduced you really need to have a specialist have a look at it. Values for them are all over the map, here's a link tomauctions for them this past year:
http://www.liveauctioneers.com/search?q=uncle+sam+bank&fq=&sort=relevance&dtype=gallery&hasimage=true&type=complete&rows=20&addfq=sale_date_year%3A%282010%29