Description: A rare painted cast iron Still Bank manufactured by Wm. Shimer & Son Toy Company, Freemansburg, PA, ca. This example has been identified as “Home Savings Bank” (Moore #1126). Shimer & Son was a relatively obscure company outside of Bethlehem, PA. This early toy maker created intricate, detailed castings on par with J & E Stevens. The firm later became associated with Dent Hardware in nearby Allentown, PA, and later with the Kenton Toy Co. See Internet for further information on the maker. Note: Some sources have attributed this Bank to J&E Stevens of Cromwell, CT around the same time period. This bank, which is normally found in japanned finish, is painted in bold yellow with a coffee colored roof and base plate, and mustard-colored highlights. Bank retains its original twist pin. A HTF still bank to find in painted finish! Minor soiling noted for descriptive accuracy. No cracks or repaired damage. Displays brilliantly as-is; a light cleaning would greatly enhance the original finish, if desired. See photos for complete details and close-ups. Please consider them as part of the description. Measures approximately 6″H x 4-3/8″W x 3-3/8D overall; weighs 1.75 lbs. Good Luck, thanks for looking, and be sure to bookmark my Auctions, listed and ending daily. The item “Rare Antique Shimer & Son Cast Iron Still Penny Home Savings Bank Building #1126″ is in sale since Wednesday, September 06, 2017. This item is in the category “Collectibles\Banks, Registers & Vending\Still, Piggy Banks\Other Collectible Still Banks”. The seller is “mgs1971″ and is located in South Dartmouth, Massachusetts. This item can be shipped to United States.

• Country/Region of Manufacture: United States
• Brand: William Shimer & Son Toy Co, Freemansburg, PA
• Original/Reproduction: Original