Professor Pug Frog's Great Bicycle Feat Mechanical Bank

By bigedawg23, 26 February, 2010
Description

Professor Pug Frog's Great Bicycle Feat Mechanical Bank made by J. & E. Stevens Co., Cromwell, CT, circa 1886. A coin is placed at the rear bicycle wheel. When the crank is turned, the frog makes a revolution and the coin is deposited. From the William Esser Collection,This has a date on the bottom of Feb 2 18?

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Old,toy,mechanical,coin operated bank

Category
General Antiques and Collectibles
Medium
cast iron or metal
Distinguishing marks
J. & E. Stevens Co., Cromwell, CT
Condition
Fair
Size and dimensions of this item
7.5" tall.
Date Period
circa 1886
History
Professor Pug Frog's Great Bicycle Feat Mechanical Bank made by J. & E. Stevens Co., Cromwell, CT, circa 1886. A coin is placed at the rear bicycle wheel. When the crank is turned, the frog makes a revolution and the coin is deposited.I got it from an estate sell in Boone,NC.
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nevermore

14 years 11 months ago

A 1999 issue of Schroeder's price guide list your bank at $6800.00 for a bank in excellent condition.You have to be carefull because there are a lot of reproductions out there,especially for high end items.

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