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Art Deco Era German Tin Litho Mechanical Coin Bank

About the Item

This lithographed tin coin bank was produced in Germany in circa 1935 in the period Art Deco style. The bank is shaped like a coin box with a man's face on the front. When the lever is pulled, the man's eyes close and his tongue appears which a coin can be placed on which gets pulled back into the bank. The lithography of the bank is brightly colored and there is a rhyme on the front panel that reads: "Press the lever lightly. Make my tongue appear. Save a penny nightly. Make your fortune here." The bank is clearly marked "Made in German".
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 7.5 in (19.05 cm)Width: 3.5 in (8.89 cm)Depth: 1.75 in (4.45 cm)
  • Style:
    Art Deco (Of the Period)
  • Materials and Techniques:
    Metal,Machine-Made,Pressed
  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    1935
  • Condition:
    Wear consistent with age and use. Some minor surface wear to the edges of the top and base as presented in the photos and consistent with age and use.
  • Seller Location:
    Hamilton, CA
  • Reference Number:
    1stDibs: LU1355217944732
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