Rare & Original Two Frogs Castiron Mechanical Bank Excellent First Paint Look
Here for your consideration is a wonderful and ALL original Two Frogs cast iron mechanical bank. A favorite classic produced by J&E Stevens in Cromwell Conn. It was patented on 8-8-1882. This beautiful example is 100% original with no cracks or damage and no touchup or overpaint. Importantly, it retains the original kicking leg which is usually replaced. Nice bright highlights in red and cream and lovely green and brown mottling to the frog. Excellent patent date in the base and even the original trap. Very hard to find an all original Two Frogs, even the screws do not appear to have ever been turned. Great action: Press the coin on the young frog. Press the lever and the old frog will open its mouth, catch and swallow the coin which the young frog kicks from its position. Very quick action, the bank works perfectly. Please look at all the high resolution photos as they are a major part of the description (most were taken in natural light, the flash photos do wash out the deep color some). Please ask any questions and I will try to answer promptly. Please take a look at my other items as I will be listing many wonderful original mechanical banks and some rare toys over the next several weeks. Thank you for looking! The item “RARE & ORIGINAL TWO FROGS CASTIRON MECHANICAL BANK EXCELLENT FIRST PAINT LOOK” is in sale since Friday, September 30, 2016. This item is in the category “Collectibles\Banks, Registers & Vending\Mechanical Banks”. The seller is “nemospace” and is located in Dunmore, West Virginia. This item can be shipped to United States.
- Original/Reproduction: Original