Measuring 7-3/4″ X 8″ the amusing action involves the mouth opening by lever to seemingly swallow coins. Place the coin on the nose of the dog and as the tail is pulled, the dog will throw the coin off, catch it in his mouth and swallow it. The bank has remained in very good condition, missing the eyes and cover for coins, all original paint. Incised on the base; PATD APR 27 1890. The item “ORIGINAL J&E STEVENS BULL DOG CAST IRON MECHANICAL BANK c. 1880″ is in sale since Thursday, June 23, 2016. This item is in the category “Collectibles\Banks, Registers & Vending\Mechanical Banks”. The seller is “smf-antiques-collectibles” and is located in West Haverstraw, New York. This item can be shipped to United States.