April 2008 (1)
This lot is closed for bidding. Bidding ended on 5/16/2008
Designed by R.M. Hunter, and manufactured by Kyser & Rex. Circa 1880s. One of the most attractive mechanical banks ever made. It combines an appealing subject with nice action and significant rarity. "Place a coin in the slot on the roof and press the lever; the skater glides to the rear or the rink as the coin falls into the bank and the man turns as if to present a wreath to the little girl." An interesting oversight in design is that the fallen skaters have no skates on at all. Stunning example. Provenance: L.C. Hegarty/ Stanley Sax.