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An antique painted cast iron mechanical coin bank modelled as a bull dog seated on a chest, with a …
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An antique painted cast iron mechanical coin bank modelled as a bull dog seated on a chest, with a blanket at his seat and a thick cast iron studded collar around his neck. His tail acts as a lever for opening his mouth, tucking his head into his collar, and then receiving the coin.
PLACE OF ORIGIN
United States
PATTERN/MODEL
Bull Dog Bank | Designer: James H. Bowen | Patent number: 226,831
MAKER
J. & E. Stevens Company (Cromwell, Connecticut, 1843-1950) | Founder(s): John and Elisha Stevens
MARKS
Labelled (side): Bull Dog Bank. Stamped (base): PatD Apr 27 / 1880.
PERIOD
Late 19th century
DATE
Circa 1890
DIMENSIONS
Width 3.25 Depth 5.5 Height 8 inches
CONDITION
Note: some traces of old paint.
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- Dimensions
- 3.25ʺW × 5.5ʺD × 8ʺH
- Styles
- American
- Period
- Late 19th Century
- Country of Origin
- United States
- Item Type
- Vintage, Antique or Pre-owned
- Materials
- Cast Iron
- Condition
- Good Condition, Original Condition Unaltered, Some Imperfections
- Color
- Brown
- Condition Notes
- CONDITION Note: some traces of old paint. CONDITION Note: some traces of old paint. less
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