January 14 2017 Premier Mechanical & Still Banks
This lot is closed for bidding. Bidding ended on 1/14/2017
Made in Germany. Key trap. Book example "Penny Lane" by Al Davidson - PG. 202, #446. Also book example "Mechanical Banks" by Dan Morphy - PG. 230. As the coin is dropped into the slot, it causes the raven in the tree to tilt down as if to be catching food from the girl. The bank is tin with diecast figures. The tree and raven are attached to the front side. Circa 1900. One of few known examples. (JY).
Condition: (Excellent).
Item Dimensions: 4 -1/4" T.