KYSER & REX’IXL’ LATE 19TH CENTURY AME RI CAN ANTIQUE CIRCA 1881, BLACK, RED & GOLD ENAMEL PAINTED, CAST IRON, MINIATURE TOY SAFE MECHANICAL BANK, with ORIGINAL VICTORIAN RETICULATED FRONT DOOR KEY. [Mechanical bank was previously repaired with a welded piece on the bottom & repainted]. Late 19th century Ame ri can antique enamel painted cast iron mechanical banks & toy safes. 3 ½” Height x 2 ” Width x 2 Depth. Weight: 14.5 oz. Previously repaired with an old weld on the bottom and subsequently repainted. Circa 1881, this now nearly 140 year old late 19th century Ame ri can antique enamel painted cast iron mechanical toy bank looks to have previously at some juncture, taken a tumble and was fairly well repaired, with this newer, second generation paint, covering the original, first generation paint, no doubt to hide the scorching and discoloration caused by the rewelding of the broken off cast iron piece located on the bottom of the bank. It still has its original reticulated, Victorian key that locks and unlocks the front door. The safe was once painted in black, red and gold enamel paint. The black on the bank replacing it is done in a deep charcoal black, with bright crimson red and whose raised, high edges are decorated with hand painted gold gilt enamel paint. The Victorian key appears to be original to the safe and the door swings open and closes freely. The red and gold enamel paint are more reflective than the charcoal black paint. The repaired break is found on the bottom of the bank and can not be seen when viewing the bank upright and traditionally, as it would be normally displayed. Not entirely in original condition but still a 140 year old Ame ri can artifact that has a great look and which was however unfortunate, previously repaired and repainted. Still an attractive piece and ready to go. Fair to Good overall antique condition. The item “KYSER & REX IXL LATE 19TH C AMERICAN ANTIQUE 1881 ENML PNTD C. I. MECH TOY BANK” is in sale since Tuesday, May 25, 2021. This item is in the category “Collectibles\Banks, Registers & Vending\Still, Piggy Banks\Other Collectible Still Banks”. The seller is “modsanctuary” and is located in Milford, New Hampshire. This item can be shipped worldwide.

• Late 19th century: Circa 1881
• American: Antique
• In working condition: Original reticulated Victorian front door key
• Modified Item: Yes
• Country/Region of Manufacture: United States
• Material: Cast Iron
• Original/Reproduction: Original
• Old welded repair on base: Repainted to ostensibly hide weld scorching
• Modification Description: Welded repair on bottom of mechanical bank & repainted w/2nd generation enamel paint.
• Brand: Keyser & Rex IXL
• Cast iron: Enamel painted
• Mechanical toy bank: Toy safe