Clocks, Watches & Scientific Instruments
Description:
Painted Cast Iron Mechanical "Lion and Two Monkeys" Bank, Kyser & Rex, c. 1883, place a coin in the front monkey's hand which is connected to the rear monkey, and by pressing the branch-form lever at the rear of the tree stump, it triggers the rear monkey to flip forward and the lion's mouth to open to receive the deposited coin, ht. 8 in.
Estimate $500-700
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