Arcade ca. 1920’s Cast Iron #456X Gas Pump Still Coin Penny Bank
1920’s Cast Iron #456X Gas Pump Still Coin Penny Bank. We have for you this. 1920’s cast iron #456X gas pump bank. That was manufactured by the Arcade Manufacturing Company of Freeport, Illinois. The handle turns, and the needle and the dial spin. This piece is in good all original condition with no breaks, restorations, repairs, or touch-ups. This piece shows the usual patina, fading, dust, chips, scuffs, surface rust, scratches, missing accessories, and wear that are to be expected from age and play. This is approximately 4 ½ H. We invite you to view the photos to further determine quality and condition. A brief history of Arcade Manufacturing Company of Freeport, Illinois. The Arcade Manufacturing Company of Freeport, Illinois was originally founded as Novelty Iron Works by Edward H. And Charles Morgan in 1868 and conducted business in two small buildings with a staff of ten people. The company operated between the years 1868 to 1946. They began making toys and coffee mills and then moved to a new site in 1893 (after fires, financial issues, and changing their name from Novelty Iron Works). Arcade toy catalogs appear to start in 1902 and as late as 1939. Arcade`s toy line included over 300 toy items. Yellow Cab was their first successful toy followed by Andy Gump in 348 and Chester Gump in His Pony Cart. Arcade also made toy banks, dollhouse furniture, and cast-iron penny toys. Pictures included are of the actual item(s) for sale, colors may differ slightly in person due to lighting, cameras, or monitor settings. See the above section on combining items to see how to arrange to have an invoice sent to you. We sell and collect rare and unusual items that often cannot be replaced. We understand the need to pack things carefully, so we take the time to do things correctly, as there is no Do over! There is no tracking on first-class international in some places with the exception of Canada. Climate, and/or COVID restrictions. We do not falsely lower merchandise values or mark items as “gifts” – the US and International government regulations prohibit such behavior. Our international clients are very important to us. Please let us know if you have any questions. We do our best to show and describe any type of damage that might [in our opinion] affect value. This allows us to work with you to come to a FAST resolution of your concerns. We have a store in Nokomis, FL (Sarasota) in addition to our online presence. We are always learning and sharing knowledge about the vintage and antique toy hobby. This item is in the category “Collectibles\Banks, Registers & Vending\Still, Piggy Banks\Other Collectible Still Banks”. The seller is “antiquetoys-online” and is located in this country: US. This item can be shipped worldwide.
- Country/Region of Manufacture: United States
- Material: Cast Iron
- Original/Reproduction: Original
- Brand: Arcade