The owner has decided to part with much of his collection including some of his. This is the “DENTIST BANK” Mechanical Bank designed by Charles Bailey and manufactured by the J. It is the owner’s favorite because of the bank’s unusual subject and complex action. This is a popular bank representing an unpopular profession. The intricate, distinctive and interesting action makes this a favorite of collectors past and present. There are no cracks, breaks or other damage and the paint is still bright with vivid patina. Overall, the bank is in. Originally, collectors were unsure about the history of the bank. After some investigation it was decided that it must have been made by the J. Due to some similarities. Specifically, the’Bad Accident bank has, as its subject, a black farmer riding atop a donkey cart. This figure is quite similar in casting and attitude to the black patient occupying the dentist’s chair. Also, the boy in the “Milking Cow” bank made by Stevens bears a resemblance to the Dentist’s patient. It is interesting to note the large humped object behind the dentist, since it illustrates the method by which nineteenth century dentists administered anesthesia to their patients. A large animal hide bag was inflated with nitrous oxide, by exerting a slight amount of foot pressure to this gas bag, the dentist was able to control the flow of anesthetic to a mask over the patient’s face. To operate, a coin is placed in the left pocket of the dentist. The dentist and patient are then pressed together. The lever located at the feet of the figures is depressed. The dentist figure falls backward against the gas bag and the coin drops from his pocket into the provided slot on top of the gas bag. The bag also stores the coins. In the dentist’s right hand is a pair of extractors and in these is a large tooth. As the dentist falls backward the patient also falls backward in total surprise, throwing his arms up at the same time. He falls back along with the chair. The coins are removed by simply removing a screw which holds the gas bag to the base of the bank. The bank is approximately 10″ long, 3 1/4″ wide and 5 high. This is a rare and unique opportunity to make this exclusive bank a part of your collection. The item “Cast Iron DENTIST BANKVERY RAREMechanical Bank Original Antique Americana” is in sale since Wednesday, April 17, 2019. 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.

• Modified Item: No
• Country/Region of Manufacture: United States
• Original/Reproduction: Original
• Featured Refinements: Cast Iron Mechanical Bank