1883 cast iron mechanical BIRD feeding babies antique bank,

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1883 cast iron mechanical BIRD feeding babies antique bank, :
$305.00

press the lever and mama bird bends down toward baby birds in nest as they rise up and open beaks;mama bird also opens & closes beak, so I assume she holds the coin and drops in the slot;on one side an orange animal peeks out of the greenery.
raised print on bottom: Pat. Jan 23, 1883
metal coin-removal plug marked: Pat. Feb 9, 1875
measures: 8 x 6.5 x 4 inches
mechanics working smoothly;note some paint wear, as pictured,and sadly, a missing baby bird wing.
cast iron, quite heavy, FREE SHIPPING