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The Coolie Bank Mechanical Bank

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Item Details

Description

Unknown Manufacturer Spanish - Circa 1920 Here's a chance to acquire the rarest and most important coin swallowing bank in the field. It was found decades ago and passed proudly into the Mosler Collection. At this time, it remains the only example that has ever surfaced. Place a coin on the Coolie's tongue and he will gobble it up when you press the lever. Simultaneously, he takes a hit off his opium pipe, raises his hat with thanks to you and his queue (ponytail) wiggles. Material: Lead Provenance: Edwin Mosler and Stephen Steckbeck

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The Coolie Bank Mechanical Bank

Name: The Coolie Bank Mechanical Bank
SKU: 30435973
Price: 27500 USD
Availability: InStock

Estimate $30,000 - $40,000

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