Original Darktown Battery Cast Iron Mechanical Bank By J. & E. Stevens
ORIGINAL DARKTOWN BATTERY CAST IRON MECHANICAL BANK BY J. STEVENS, patented 1875, this circa 1885. This is the only 19th century baseball themed bank with three figures that move. Dimensions are approximately 7 ½ inches tall, 9 ¾ inches long and 2 ¾ inches wide. The bank weighs approximately 3 pounds 8.6 ounces. Place a coin in the pitchers hand and pull back the arm until it locks. Press the side lever and the pitcher tosses the coin into the bank. The batter moves his arms and bat up and the catcher moves his hand and head. Condition: Excellent condition with no cracks to the cast iron. Approximately 80% original paint. Please Note: The batter’s arms which hold the bat and the bottom port cover have been replaced. The item “ORIGINAL DARKTOWN BATTERY CAST IRON MECHANICAL BANK BY J. & E. STEVENS” is in sale since Friday, December 15, 2017. This item is in the category “Collectibles\Banks, Registers & Vending\Mechanical Banks”. The seller is “squizzy1138″ and is located in Columbia, Maryland. This item can be shipped to United States.
- Brand: J. & E. Stevens
- Country/Region of Manufacture: United States
- Original/Reproduction: Original