March 2009 (1)
This lot is closed for bidding. Bidding ended on 3/6/2009
Manufactured by J. & E. Stevens and Company, designed by Charles Shepard and Peter Adams and patented October 20, 1885. The coin is placed in a plate held by the girl. The thumb piece is pressed upon, when the girl's arm moves quickly and deposits the coin through a trap door in the bench that opens to receive it. At the same time the dog opens and close his mouth as if "speaking" and also wags his tail.