1880s Antique Cast Iron Owl Turns Head Mechanical Bank by J & E Stevens. All Original paint, trap and Glass eyes, excellent condition no repairs. No breaks, repairs or damage. A truly outstanding original working condition example – 98+%original paint. If you have been waiting for a really superior example, this is it. Owl Turns Head mechanical bank made by J & E Stevens cir. Press the lever in the back and his head turns dropping the coin into the bank. Very simple operation and the bank works well. No cracks or damage to the cast iron. A nice early American a child’s toy to add to your collection. 7 3/4 tall x 3 3/4 wide x 3 deep. The item Antique Cast Iron Owl Turns Head Mechanical Bank by J & E Stevens cir. The Owl, Turns Head bank was manufactured by L. It was based on Patent No. 232-628 issued by James H. OPERATION: Insert a coin in the branch and press the lever. This causes the Owl to turn his head, as if aware of the coin and the coin is deposited into the bank, after which the head moves back to its former position. From a former member of the Mechanical Bank Collectors of America. This bank was personally examined by Bill Norman, author of THE BANK BOOK. He also recommended my membership. The item “1880s Antique Cast Iron Owl Turns Head Mechanical Bank by J & E Stevens” is in sale since Wednesday, August 29, 2018. This item is in the category “Collectibles\Banks, Registers & Vending\Mechanical Banks”. The seller is “zdomez1992″ and is located in Culver City, California. This item can be shipped to United States.

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