An original & guaranteed authentic, estate found nineteenth century J. It measures 6-3/4 high x 5-1/2 wide x 5-1/2 deep (across the arm); the base is 4-7/8 wide x 3-1/4 deep; and weighs 3.7 lbs. The back is embossed: JOLLY NIGGER / BANK / PAT. Condition: The trap door base is missing. The green paint on the shirt is a very old overpaint, the mouth, teeth, eyes, red collar & blue bow-tie are the original paint. There are no nicks, chips, cracks, breaks or repairs. The mechanism works properly push the iron tab and the arm lifts to receive a coin through the open mouth; the tongue moves backward & the eyes roll upward. This is an estate item and has not been cleaned or polished. See photos for details & specifics of the condition. Excellent casting details the hair, facial features and clothing are well delineated with smooth seams. A fine example of a Victorian Black Americana cast iron mechanical still bank with a few issues. Its fresh from a local home on Marylands Lower Eastern Shore. All items are guaranteed with regard to authenticity & condition. Must be contacted within 24 hours receipt of item with reason for return. Please Note: We have just been informed that this mechanical bank was manufactured by Shepard Hardware, Buffalo, N. The item “Antique 19thC J E Stevens Black Americana JOLLY NR Cast Iron Mechanical Bank” is in sale since Sunday, July 17, 2016. This item is in the category “Collectibles\Banks, Registers & Vending\Mechanical Banks”. The seller is “batschance” and is located in Mardela Springs, Maryland. This item can be shipped to United States.

• Brand: J E Stevens
• Original/Reproduction: Original
• Country/Region of Manufacture: United States