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Antique Cast Iron Penny or Money Bank Boy Fishing Marked "The One That Got Away"

$525
$75030% Off
£401.39
£573.4130% Off
€462.32
€660.4630% Off
CA$735.69
CA$1,050.9830% Off
A$821.32
A$1,173.3230% Off
CHF 430.36
CHF 614.8030% Off
MX$10,053.81
MX$14,362.5930% Off
NOK 5,465.60
NOK 7,807.9930% Off
SEK 5,153.36
SEK 7,361.9530% Off
DKK 3,450.35
DKK 4,929.0730% Off

About the Item

A nice sized Early 20th century American cast iron piggy, penny bank or money box. This decorative bank features a boy fishing and obtains its original antique painted patina. Funny marking "The One That Got Away". The bank is a wonderful addition to a child's room or a fisherman collector's memorabilia.
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 6.5 in (16.51 cm)Width: 7.5 in (19.05 cm)Depth: 4.25 in (10.8 cm)
  • Materials and Techniques:
    Iron,Cast
  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    Early 20th Century
  • Condition:
    Wear consistent with age and use.
  • Seller Location:
    Miami, FL
  • Reference Number:
    1stDibs: LU4082131185582

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