Uncle Sam Mechanical Bank ca. 1886
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Description
Shepard Hardware Co., American. Mechanical Uncle Sam coin bank, ca. 1886. The work depicts the American patriotic persona of "Uncle Sam" atop a platform with his hand outstretched above a purse. When a small button is pressed on the platform just behind the umbrella, the figure's arm drops a coin into the purse, which opens, and his mouth open.
Height: 11 1/8 in x width: 5 in x depth: 4 in.
Height: 11 1/8 in x width: 5 in x depth: 4 in.
Condition
The bank is in good working order. Heavy losses to the painted decoration. Please contact us for a detailed condition report. Please note that the lack of a condition statement does not imply perfect condition. Email condition@revereauctions.com with any condition questions.
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Uncle Sam Mechanical Bank ca. 1886
Estimate $400 - $800
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