Antique Cast Iron Baseball Mechanical Bank Darktown Battery

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Antique Cast Iron Baseball Mechanical Bank Darktown Battery:
$4975.00

Bargain John\'s Antiques has been in business in the same location for over 45 years. You can offer with confidence knowing that this item is guaranteed, well represented and supported by our experience. I encourage you to look at our About Me Page where you will learn more about our antique business and the quality that has been our mission statement since we began. Click on our logo to the left to get there. If you have any questions please call us at 1-308-324-4576.

This is an exceptional all original cast iron mechanical bank by J. & E. Stevens, that is called and marked in the cast iron base, ‘Dark Town Battery’. The bank works by placing one’s coin in the pitcher’s hand and bringing the arm back to a swinging position. Then when you depress the cast iron push down lever located behind the catcher, the pitcher throws the ball (the coin) towards the catcher and the coin drops down into the bottom compartment as the catcher’s breast plate opens to allow the coin to fall. This bank is in excellent working condition. Excellent all original paint. Notice on the bottom of the bank the information, ‘Patd Jan 17, 1889′, and also ‘Patd Feb. 2 1875′. The base of this bank measures 10″ x 2 3/4″. The height is approximately 7 1/4″ high. We are thrilled to be able to offer this fine mechanical bank for sale, it is guaranteed to be a highlight in any fine mechanical toy bank collection. The Darktown Battery Mechanical bank is featured in ‘O’Brien’s Collecting Toys – 10th Edition’ book, on page 166, under Mechanical Banks.- Please call Bargain John\'s Antiques with any questions that you might have 1-308-324-4576. We will ship items internationally, please call us for shipping rates. All shipping rates quoted on are base rates to the continental United States. These rates are subject to change depending on the location and circumstances of the buyer. Contact us if you want a complete personalized quote. Nebraska residents pay 7% sales tax. Bargain John\'s Antiques Inc. is a family owned and operated Antique Store that has been in operation since 1968 in Lexington, Nebraska. We are actively buying and selling quality American Antiques of the period from 1840-1920. Our inventory will represent some of the finest antiques of this period. A place where you can deal and be assured that there are NO REPRODUCTIONS! Our shop is located just 2 miles north off of Interstate 80 in the Central part of the state. We are open Monday - Saturday 9:00 - 5:30 and Sunday 12:30 - 5:30 Central Standard Time. Bargain John’s Antiques wants satisfied customers and we are going to work with you from beginning to end, we allow for returns, we just ask that you communicate your intentions upon receiving the item that you will be returning the item. Once item is returned your refund will be issued. Again, please call with any questions. 1-308-324-4576.

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