Cast Iron \"BIRD ON THE ROOF\" Mechanical Bank Original Antique Americana Toy


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Cast Iron \"BIRD ON THE ROOF\" Mechanical Bank Original Antique Americana Toy:
$1775.00


Tonight I am listingsome antique original cast iron Mechanical Banks. The banks are being listed with and a very reasonable starting price. The owner of the banks has reluctantly decided to part with much of his collection and he continues that tonight. The is the \"BIRD ON THE ROOF\" Mechanical Bank circa 1880\'s. The bank was patented on March 5, 1878 by Elisha Stevens of Cromwell, CT. I have never seen this bank on and this is a rare opportunity to purchase a truly iconic bank. The fast the Elisha Stevens himself designed and patented the bank adds distinction to the Bird On The Roof bank. He was a member of the famous Stevens family and the J.& E. Stevens Co., who were the outstanding manufacturers of mechanical banks. There are no cracks, breaks or other damage and it is in excellent condition. The \"Bird On The Roof\" is an early attractive bank and is extremely difficult to find in original condition. The bank is different that other mechanical banks and is unique in both action and appearance.

The patent states that \"the main portion of the bank is made to represent a cottage having a gable roof. Said body may be ornamented with windows of Gothic or other shape.\" Originally, many collectors thought the building was a church, but records show it to be a cottage.

To operate, a coin is placed on top of the bird\'s head. Then the lever under the bird\'s tail is pressed. The head and forward part of the bird drops down and the beak hits the edge of the chimney. This causes the coin to fall into the chimney. To reset , the tail of the bird is pressed down.

The bank is approximately 4 3/4\" long, 6 1/4\" high and 3 1/2\" wide. International buyers are welcome and pay additional shipping costs. Please view the other banks up for sale tonight.
GOOD LUCK TO ALL buyers!

Cast Iron \"BIRD ON THE ROOF\" Mechanical Bank Original Antique Americana Toy:
$1775.00

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