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Mechanical Bank Speaking Dog By The Shepard Co Ca 1885; with Original Wooden Box
$6,250per set
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Manufactured in 1884 by the Shepard Hardware Company in Buffalo, New York, this cast iron mechanical bank measures 7 1/8" long and is in excellent all original condition and paint, especially considering that the Shepard Company did not use a primer rendering their surface more vulnerable than say, the Steven's Company. There is no touch up or repaint, and no restoration of any kind. Colors of bright red on the dress, flesh tones, tan colored dog, and maroon base are all very bright and crisp. The bank is accompanied by the original wooden box in which it was originally shipped; a very special find and charming piece of Americana. Rare to find the original box. The bank and box came directly from an estate and the original owner, and I have owned it since then for over 35 years. The theme of the bank depicts a young Victorian girl playing with her golden retriever. It is one of only four antique mechanical banks that features a young girl.
The bank operates as follows:
Place a coin on the tray being held by the girl. Press down on the lever in front of the girl and the girl moves her arm downward dropping the coin into the bank while the trap door opens and the dog opens his mouth and wags it's tail (see attached video).
Dimensions: 7 1/8" long x 3 1/16" wide x 7 1/2" high.
I am a leading specialist in the field of antique mechanical coin banks, having been buying, selling, and examining these fine objects for 40 years. This experience makes me well qualified to analyze, evaluate, and guarantee the authenticity of original examples.
See my other listings of over 100+ vintage toys and antique children's toy savings banks from which to chose.
- Creator:Shepard Hardware Company (Manufacturer)
- Dimensions:Height: 7.5 in (19.05 cm)Width: 7.13 in (18.12 cm)Depth: 3.07 in (7.8 cm)
- Sold As:Set of 2
- Style:Folk Art (Of the Period)
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- Date of Manufacture:1885
- Condition:Wear consistent with age and use.
- Seller Location:Incline Village, NV
- Reference Number:Seller: #153/4-8061stDibs: LU9732869189
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