Dark Town Battery” mechanical bank, circa 1888 when it was patented. Clever bank works by placing a coin in the pitcher’s hand and then simultaneously moving his head and the batter’s head so that the coin is”pitched”, the batter misses it, and then it’s deposited into the bank by the catcher. Designed by James H. Bowen and manufactured by J.’Darktown Battery” appears on the base. Measures 9.75” long, 7” tall and 2.75” wide. Some paint loss, overall in very good, working condition. The free listing tool. The item “Dark Town Battery Cast Iron 19th Century Mechanical Bank” is in sale since Saturday, July 29, 2017. This item is in the category “Collectibles\Banks, Registers & Vending\Mechanical Banks”. The seller is “n8sautographs” and is located in Los Angeles, California. This item can be shipped worldwide.