Original 1885 Speaking Dog antique Cast Iron Mechanical Bank
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Original 1885 Speaking Dog antique Cast Iron Mechanical Bank:
$800.00
Original Speaking Dog mechanical bank. The Speaking Dog was patented, as inscribed on the under base plate, July 14, 1885. It was first made by the Shepard Hardware Company and then by J. & E. Stevens Company of Cromwell, Conn. Other than variations in the painting, the only differences between the Stevens bank and the Shepard bank are the coin traps. Shepard used their conventional rectangular locking trap and Stevens their regular round coin trap.
To operate the bank a coin is placed on the fan or tray. Then all the following happens when the operating lever is depressed — a section of the seat under the fan or tray opens — the right arm moves back dropping the coin into the open seat section — the dog opens his mouth as though barking (lower jaw drops down) — the tail of the dog swings up. On releasing the lever all parts return to position except the tail which is counter balanced so it wags up and down for a short period of time. Please look at photos for condition some paint loss, missing coin cap.
Original 1885 Speaking Dog antique Cast Iron Mechanical Bank:
$800.00