Submarine on Base "Hunley" Still Bank, American, circa 1950

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About the Item

This is one of the more rare and sought after still banks. Submarine on Base "Confederate Hunley" Still Bank depicts and commemorates, as stated on the facing name plate, "Sank Federal Gunboat Housatonic Feb. 17, 1864". Unfortunately, the 40 foot long "Hunley" also sank in the same battle killing it's entire crew. Only recently was it located at the bottom of Charleston harbor and raised in the year 2000. The reverse facing plate says " Citizens & Southern National Bank of South Carolina"; a bank which was established in 1887 but has since merged. Manufactured by Banthrico Inc. in Chicago, circa 1950s, this particular example is quite extraordinary in that, it is in mint condition; has the original banthrico key; comes with the original shipping box; and most significantly, it still has the elusive plunger which is missing almost all of the time. The reason being is because the plunger fits loosley in the small hole provided for it at the back of the submarine. There are no repairs of any kind. Olive colored paint is completely intact. Coins are deposited and removed via a locking coin trap underneath the base (see image). It is as if purchased from the store or acquired from the bank when opening an account. A great opportunity, to acquire for your collection, a totally complete, best condition example of this difficult to find still bank. Collectors of nautical memorabelia would also appreciate this item. Dimensions: 10" long (with plunger attached) x 2 1/4" wide x 2 3/8" high. Fits in 8 1/4" long box with plunger detached for shipping. The bank is noted as #501 page 121 in the extensive Banthrico reference book "Coin Banks" by James L. Redwine written in 2001. I am a leading specialist in the field of antique 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.

Creator:
Banthrico Inc. (Manufacturer)
Dimensions:
Height: 2.38 in (6.05 cm)Width: 2.25 in (5.72 cm)Depth: 10 in (25.4 cm)
Style:
Mid-Century Modern (Of the Period)
Materials and Techniques:
Zinc,Cast
Place of Origin:
United States
Period:
1950-1959
Date of Manufacture:
circa 1950s
Condition:
Mint with original shipping box; original key; original "plunger".
Seller Location:
Incline Village, NV
Reference Number:
1stDibs: LU973211515921

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