This is a rare and valuable collectible item, an original J. Stevens mechanical bank from 1880. The bank features a cast iron Bulldog design and is in working order. This piece is an authentic antique and would make a great addition to any collection of mechanical banks or cast iron figurines. The bank was manufactured in the United States and is an original, not a reproduction. The featured refinements of this item include its mechanical functionality and the fact that it is a cast iron bank.