Cast Iron \"DARKTOWN BATTERY\" Mechanical Bank NEAR PRISTINE & BRIGHTOriginal
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Cast Iron \"DARKTOWN BATTERY\" Mechanical Bank NEAR PRISTINE & BRIGHTOriginal:
$3695.00
Tonight I am listingsome antique original cast iron Mechanical Banks. The banks are being listed tonight with and a very reasonable starting price. The owner of the banks has reluctantly decided to part with much of his collection. This is the \"DARKTOWN BATTERY\" Mechanical Bank circa 1888 designed by James Bowen and manufactured by theby the J.& E. Stevens Co.Initially it was known as the \"Base Ball\" bank. This is one of the most desirable of the Mechanical Banks. There are no cracks, breaks or other damage and has wonderful vibrant paint.This bank is a truly exceptional exampleand is in near pristine condition. The \"Darktown Battery\" is one of the finest of the action banks of all the mechanicals. It could be called a perfect example of what a mechanical bank should be. The last picture is from the Chas. Schmidt Toy Co\'s 1890 catalog. This bank would undoubtedly be the centerpiece of any bank collection.
To operate, the pitcher\'s arm is first pulled back into position. In so doing, his head lowers forward and down and the parts snap like a clamp. The lever is then pressed down and immediately the pitcher throws the coin toward the catcher and his head snaps back into position. Simultaneously the batter raises his bat high and turns his head from right to left as though watching the coin. The catcher moves his head forward and his left hand in toward his body so that the coin actually goes inside his body and drops into the base of the bank. Releasing the lever returns the various parts of the batter and catcher into the original position.
The bank works greatand has the Stevensround coin plug. The sizeis approximately 10\" long, 23/4\" wide and 7 1/4\" high.Please view the other banks up for sale tonight.GOOD LUCK TO ALL buyers!
Cast Iron \"DARKTOWN BATTERY\" Mechanical Bank NEAR PRISTINE & BRIGHTOriginal:
$3695.00