Painted Cast Iron Mechanical "Always Did Spise a Mule" Bank

Description:

Painted Cast Iron Mechanical "Always Did Spise a Mule" Bank, J. & E. Stevens, c. 1897, with a hinged seated boy and mule, when coin is placed under the boy the lever near the rear of mule is pulled and activates the mule to turn clockwise and kick the boy triggering the release of coin into the bank, ht. 6 in.
Estimate $400-600


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