This is the “DARKTOWN BATTERY” Mechanical Bank circa 1888 designed by James Bowen and manufactured by the J. Initially it was known as the “Base Ball” bank. It was patented January 17, 1888. This is one of the most desirable of the Mechanical Banks. There are no cracks, breaks or other damage and has wonderful vibrant paint. The bank is in. Of the “Darktown Battery” bank. The “Darktown Battery” is one of the finest of the action banks of all the mechanicals. It could be called a perfect example of what a mechanical bank should be. The last picture is from the Chas. Schmidt Toy Co’s 1890 catalog. Was originally called the “Base Ball Bank”. This bank would undoubtedly be the centerpiece of any collection. To operate, the pitcher’s arm is first pulled back into position In so doing, his head lowers forward and down and the parts snap like a clamp. The lever is then pressed down and immediately the pitcher throws the coin toward the catcher and his head snaps back into position. Simultaneously, the batter raises his bat high and turns his head from right to left as though watching the coin. The catcher moves his head forward and his left hand in toward his body so that the coin actually goes inside his body and drops into the base of the bank. The bank is in proper working order and has the typical Stevens’ coin trap. The bank is approximately 10″ long, 2 3/4″ wide and 7 1/4 high. The item “Cast Iron DARKTOWN BATTERY Original Mechanical Bank Antique Americana” is in sale since Wednesday, June 21, 2017. This item is in the category “Collectibles\Banks, Registers & Vending\Mechanical Banks”. The seller is “thingsnsuch100″ and is located in Brookfield, Ohio. This item can be shipped to United States.

• Country/Region of Manufacture: United States
• Original/Reproduction: Original