Antique I Always DID Spise A Mule Cast Iron Mechanical Coin Bank Black Americana

Sale includes 1 ANTIQUE " I ALWAYS DID SPISE A MULE " CAST IRON MECHANICAL COIN BANK BLACK AMERICANA. We will be listing a large collection of antique mechanical and still banks. To check out the other listings in our store's Toys>Vintage Toys category. Originally p atented to James Bowen in 1897 and attributed to J & E Stevens Company, the iconic boy on bench variation of the "I Always Did'Spise a Mule" cast iron mechanical bank stands as one of the most recognizable pieces of 19th century Black Americana and remains a must-have for collectors of antique mechanical banks and Black Americana. The bank is in good physical and working condition with some minor paint loss, natural corrosion, missing tail and other signs of wear - as shown.

Mark on bottom reads: "Pat'd April 22 1879, Pending" and on the lock mechanism: Pat. A pproximately 10" x 3" x 6. Please see pictures to help determine physical condition. To check out our other listings. The item "ANTIQUE I ALWAYS DID SPISE A MULE CAST IRON MECHANICAL COIN BANK BLACK AMERICANA" is in sale since Thursday, May 2, 2019.

This item is in the category "Collectibles\Banks, Registers & Vending\Mechanical Banks". The seller is "garagepodge" and is located in Fair Lawn, New Jersey.

This item can be shipped to United States, all countries in Europe, all countries in continental Asia, Canada, Australia.

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