I will describe it to the best of my ability , but nearly every item i sell is from 50 to 100 years old and will show some sign of wear. A wonderful toy bank , dated on the bottom plate…. I understand this was made by J & E Stevens……. It is complete and without any cracks or repairs…… The paint is original but kinda dark……. On the base it reads…. ” I always did’spise a mule”……… The African American jockey is sitting on a mule and then a coin is placed into his mouth….. When the button is pushed down , the mule bucks and throws the jockey forward there he drops the coin into the slot…….. It all works fine BUT….. The catch that goes into the mules hoof has been worn enough that it will not stay in place without holding it……. There are pictures showing this “lever / catch” and all this bank needs to be perfect is for someone to run a file across the hoof a few times and make the catch flat again……. It is a simple fix and will not require much effort or expertise at all……. Pay attention to the close up photos….. Even the one thats out of focus……. This bank is not a reproduction at all….. But it is priced as low as it is because of the file work that needs to be done….. A 5 minute job and by hand……… This is how i bought it and how i sell my things……. I have not cleaned or polished this either….. But a bit of polish might bring out the colors a bit more……. 10 inches long on the base. Thats about all of my story……. Made in America and there is no reserve…… Thanks for taking the time to look at this listing. We USUALLY have around 500 antique , odd , unusual & collectible items listed in our….. For taking your time to search out this listing…… For our OWN safety. Our MOM is often seen in the gallery photos showing the proportional size of some the items we have listed……. 94 , and is usually busy helping us. Instructions and MAILING STUFF. Usually the post office and sometimes UPS…… It simply depends on where you live…… Tony , jon , mom, & nancy. Yunnow , 20 years ago……. A LOT more fun. FREE scheduling, supersized images and templates. Get Vendio Sales Manager. The item “Black Americana Cast Iron SPISE A MULE Mechanical Bank J & E Stevens date 1879″ is in sale since Tuesday, April 30, 2019. This item is in the category “Collectibles\Banks, Registers & Vending\Mechanical Banks”. The seller is “antique4xpu” and is located in Fairmount, Indiana. This item can be shipped worldwide.

• Country/Region of Manufacture: United States
• Original/Reproduction: Original
• Brand: Stevens bank