Original Clown On Globe Cast Iron Mechanical Bank, Great Paint 1890 No Reserve
A beautiful and impressive bank this example has excellent and all original first paint and no repairs or damage to any of the cast iron. A great bank, the Clown On Globe was produced by J&E Stevens Co. And patented on May 20, 1890. A “wind up” mechanism and multiple actions make this one of the most exciting and fun of all the mechanicals: lift the lever to lock the bank, then rotate the globe clockwise and allow it to catch. Press the lever down and the clown and globe will whirl around in a very amusing manner. As a bonus, press the little lever behind the clown and he will do a handstand; the bank can spin with the clown in the handstand position as well although unadvisable! Amazing action for a 19th century iron bank. Complete, original, working and retaining the original coin trap, a great addition to any collection. Please ask and questions and I will answer promptly. The item “ORIGINAL CLOWN ON GLOBE CAST IRON MECHANICAL BANK, GREAT PAINT 1890 NO RESERVE” is in sale since Sunday, October 6, 2019. This item is in the category “Collectibles\Banks, Registers & Vending\Mechanical Banks”. The seller is “nemospace” and is located in Savannah, Georgia. This item can be shipped to United States.
- Modified Item: No
- Country/Region of Manufacture: United States
- Original/Reproduction: Original
- Brand: J&E Stevens Co.
- Featured Refinements: Cast Iron Mechanical Bank