April 2008 (1)
This lot is closed for bidding. Bidding ended on 5/16/2008
(5170-B). Red base, Shepard Hardware Co. Designed by Charles Shepard and Peter Adams, patented 10/20/1885. "The coin is placed in a plate held by the girl. The thumbpiece 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 closes his mouth as if "speaking" and also wags his tail."