We are a small family business who works closely with 38 professional art, antique, and collectible pickers, located in ten states between Maine and Virginia. Every day we list up to 30 unique, rare, and unusual items from ancient antiquities to mid 20th century collectibles. Thank You & Happy eBaying from all of us at RIICS Inc. 19thC Antique 1881 Novelty Works SQUIRREL & TREE STUMP Cast Iron Mechanical Bank.. Designed and patented by Robert E. Turnbull in 1881, this 19. Century Cast Iron Mechanical Bank was produced by the Mechanical Novelty Works Company. Called the “Squirrel and Tree Stump” bank a coin is placed on top of the acorn in the squirrel’s paws, and then the lever at his feet is pressed, which tilts the squirrel forward and deposits the coin into the stump. Measuring 7″ long by 4 ¾” tall and 4 ½ wide, this 19thC Cast Iron Bank is in original unrestored condition, however the bottom plate has been missing for many years. The surface and painting is original and there are no retorations. This rare, authentic 19. Century Squirrel and Tree Stump Bank has been listed without any reserve! We are always looking for Antique Mechanical Banks to list and you never know what you might find listed without any reserve! We promise to list only the very best antiques and collectibles, and we also promise to describe every flaw and detail. Please read all of the information down below so that you understand exactly how we do business. We also assure you that we properly and professionally pack every item as well as fully insure each package. This dispute will be closed within 4 days after being opened and the item will be re-listed. Thank you for your interest in our auctions! Add to Saved Sellers. The item “19thC Antique 1881 Novelty Works SQUIRREL & TREE STUMP Cast Iron Mechanical Bank” is in sale since Friday, July 24, 2015. This item is in the category “Collectibles\Banks, Registers & Vending\Mechanical Banks”. The seller is “wwolst12″ and is located in Cumberland, Rhode Island. This item can be shipped to North, South, or Latin America, to all countries in Europe, to all countries in continental Asia, to Australia.

• Brand: Mechanical Novelty Works
• Country/Region of Manufacture: United States
• Original/Reproduction: Original