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Cast Iron Mechanical Coin Bank

By Anonymous (not verified), 12 May, 2007
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.

  Bank 1

Bank 2

Bank 3

Bank 4

Bank 5

Bank 6

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
For Sale?
No
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Lovejoy

18 years 2 months ago

Your bank is a reproduction

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.

Lovejoy

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mindbogglz

15 years 6 months ago

Re: Cast Iron Mechanical Coin Bank

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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