1893 JE Stevens World’s Fair Columbus Indian Cast Iron Mechanical Bank. For your consideration is a fine example of a fully functional, original World’s Fair mechanical bank by the J & E Stevens Company. There are no issues with this bank. It retains nearly 90% of its original paint, in our opinion. Showing nice patina and some accumulated dust. It could be professionally cleaned if you wanted to brighten it up. There are no breaks, cracks or repairs. It has not been repainted. The Worlds Fair Bank was patented October 10, 1893 by Charles A. Bailey (considered the greatest of all mechanical bank designers) of Cromwell, Conn. And assigned by him to the J. The bank as made by Stevens closely follows the four diagrams which are part of the patent papers. The bank pictured was made prior to the date of the issue of the patent as the terminology “PAT APLD FOR” appears above the buffalo. Ornately designed featuring a buffalo hunt with the Indian on horseback running down the buffalo. On the other side there is considerable floral, leaf and vine work surrounding the center section. To operate the bank, a coin is placed in the provided slot in front of the feet of Columbus. It stays in place resting against the end of the log. The lever is then pressed down. The log snaps up and back as the figure of the Indian rises while Columbus lifts his right arm in greeting as the Indian offers him the peace pipe. The coin meantime slides down a slot-like chute into the bank. Upon releasing the lever Columbus lowers his right arm. The bank represents an important event in our history, the discovery of America by Columbus, and it also commemorates an exhibition in honor of Columbus, the Worlds Columbian Exposition held in Chicago, Ill. It is one of only three known mechanical banks that utilize an Indian as part of the subject matter. The other two are Chief Big Moon and the Indian and Bear. The bank measures 6.5″H x 8.25″L x 3.25W. Our High Resolution Photographs are Provided for your detailed review of the Item. Thank you for browsing our store. We hope to earn your business. Powered by SixBit’s eCommerce Solution. The item “Antique c. 1893 JE Stevens World’s Fair Columbus Indian Cast Iron Mechanical Bank” is in sale since Monday, June 19, 2017. This item is in the category “Collectibles\Banks, Registers & Vending\Mechanical Banks”. The seller is “opamerica” and is located in Clearwater, Florida. This item can be shipped to United States.