Painted Cast Iron Mechanical Dog and Cat "Organ Bank" Bank

Description:

Painted Cast Iron Mechanical Dog and Cat "Organ Bank" Bank, Kyser & Rex, c. 1882, the dog and cat flanking an articulated monkey holding a paddle for the coin, when the crank is turned the coin falls off the paddle and is deposited into the slot, ht. 7 1/2 in.
Estimate $200-300


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