Two Shepard Hardware Co. "Trick Pony" Mechanical Banks

Description:

Two Shepard Hardware Co. "Trick Pony" Mechanical Banks, Buffalo, New York, 19th century, both horses with articulated head that drops the coin into the trough when lever at rear is pulled, base frieze reading Trick Pony, lg. 7 in.
Estimate $300-500

both with paint loss and wear, both functioning properly.


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