Painted Cast Iron Mechanical "Stump Speaker" Bank

Description:

Painted Cast Iron Mechanical "Stump Speaker" Bank, Shepard Hardware Co., c. 1886, place a coin in the figure's right hand and press the release button at the rear of the stage which in turns activates the mouth opening and hand falling forward depositing the coin in the satchel, ht. 10 in.
Estimate $300-500


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