This is the “OCTAGONAL FORT” Mechanical Bank also known as the Fort Sumpter Bank. The “Octagonal Fort” is probably the. Of the cannon/shooting banks and undoubtedly the rarest. Not many of these banks have survived these many years. Even though the bank is an unusually heavy casting it was apparently subject to breakage which greatly reduced the number of “Octagonal Fort” banks available. There are no cracks or breaks and overall the bank is in. Considering the many years of use. The painting of the “Octagonal Fort” is a little unusual in that it was first painted entirely black and then the color was applied. There are, however, certain clues to its identity and time of manufacture. In the first place, this bank is apparently a Civil War commemorative item. The fort is octagonal shaped and there is water represented on the bank between the fort and the cannon. This would lead to Fort Sumpter and the firing of the first shot of the Civil War. The cannon is of the type that can be seen in Charleston, S. This bank isn’t just a toy, but a piece of history. The last picture is from Bill Norman’s book “The Bank Book” and attests to the. To operate, a coin is inserted in the end of the cannon barrel, then the lever underneath the end of the barrel is pushed back and it clicks into a locked position. The firing knob at the top of the breach of the cannon is then pressed and the coin is propelled into the fort. The action is fast and effective. The bank is in proper working order and deposits are retrieved by unscrewing the base plate beneath the bank. The number of Octagonal Fort Banks in private collections is quite limited and those owning this bank are extremely fortunate. The bank is approximately 11″ long, 3″ wide and 4 1/4 tall. + PLEASE NOTE THIS IS A FIVE DAY LISTING. The item “Cast Iron OCTAGONAL FORT Mechanical Bank Original Antique c1890s Americana Toy” is in sale since Wednesday, February 07, 2018. This item is in the category “Collectibles\Banks, Registers & Vending\Mechanical Banks”. The seller is “thingsnsuch100″ and is located in Brookfield, Ohio. This item can be shipped to United States.

• Country/Region of Manufacture: United States
• Original/Reproduction: Original