ORIGINAL BIRD ON ROOF CAST IRON MECHANICAL BANK CIRCA 1880s HARD TO FIND
This is an Original Bird On A Roof Cast Iron Mechanical Bank. It was manufactured by the J & E Stevens Company of Cromwell, Connecticut. The height of J & E Stevens prosperity was simultaneous with the heyday of mechanical banks in the 1880s. The action on this back is simplistic. To operate, place a coin in the groove atop the bird’s head. Press the wire lever inward and the bird tilts downward depositing the coin in the chimney’s slot and into the bank. The Bird On Roof Mechanical Bank is extremely rare particularly for the collector who seeks one that is original and unbroken. This bank is in very good condition with no cracks or damage to the metal. Measurements: 6 inches long, 3 ½ inches wide, 6 inches tall. Weight: 1 pound, 15 ounces. Please message me with any questions or for additional information. The item “ORIGINAL BIRD ON ROOF CAST IRON MECHANICAL BANK CIRCA 1880s HARD TO FIND” is in sale since Sunday, July 15, 2018. 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.
- Country/Region of Manufacture: United States
- Original/Reproduction: Original
- Brand: J & E Stevens Company