The World's Columbian Exposition was a major cultural event in America.

This lot is comprised of five banks inspired by the fair, including two that depict a Ferris wheel in their design. The Ferris wheel is one of many American icons that made their first appearance at the the 1893 World's Columbian Exposition.

1. A figural iron barrel on hand truck with copper flash coating lettered WHITE CITY No. 1 PUZZLE SAVINGS BANK A BARREL OF MONEY.

2. No. 3 PUZZLE SAVINGS BANK A BARREL OF MONEY. Probably unrelated to the Fair.

3. Pail form iron bank lettered: No. 2 WHITE CITY PUZZLE SAVINGS, A PAIL BANK OF MONEY.

4. Nickel plated safe lettered No. 12 WHITE CITY PUZZLE SAFE pictures the Ferris wheel and Government Building. Made by Nichol & Co. Chicago.

5. Nickel plated safe lettered No. 10 WHITE CITY PUZZLE SAFE pictures the Ferris wheel and Government Building. Made by Nichol & Co. Chicago.

Range in size from 2.5 to 5 inches tall.

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Very good condition. There are no chips, cracks, repairs, some with bright plating, all with the original surface.