Painted Cast Iron Mechanical "Eagle and Eaglets" Bank

Description:

Painted Cast Iron Mechanical "Eagle and Eaglets" Bank, J. & E. Stevens, c. 1883, place a coin in the beak of the articulated eagle, then press the snake-form lever at the rear of the bank to make the eagle fall forward dropping the coin in the eaglets nest, ht. 6 in.
Estimate $400-600

Bottom half of bank has been repaired.


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