The Sitting British Bulldog Collectors Die-Cast Iron Coin Bank
Our 19th century antique replica honors this "stubborn bulldog" with a smartly concealed coin slot in the back of its weighty, thick, cast iron shoulders. Of die-cast metal construction, this heavyweight antique replica novelty is fully hand-painted in rich tones as a vintage toy collectors' classic replica. Features tough but loveable authentic glass eyes. Metal coin cover at bottom boasts the date of February 2, 1875, the original cast-iron bank's copyright date. As a bookend, doorstop or sculptural bank, this versatile, weighty work of decorative art is sure to delight any antique bank collector. 8½"Wx4½"Dx7"H. 10 lbs. Design Toscano Collectors' Die-Cast Iron Mechanical Coin Banks Cast Iron banks have long been treasured collectibles, popular in Renassance Europe and even found among the tombs of ancient civilizations. In the US, mechanical banks became a household staple as 18th-century parents sought to reinforce Benjamin Franklin's aphorism: "A penny saved is a penny earned." After the Civil War, toy mechanical cast-iron models were produced en masse until about 1930. Operating with the drop of a coin or the push of a lever, these clever banks, produced in hundreds of different themes, sizes and personalities, were at once functional, decorative, and a delight to the eye. "Still banks"-so called to differentiate them from banks with mechanical parts-have also long been collectors' favorites. Because sought-after mechanical coin banks can bring more than $50K at auction, collectors have turned to fine replicas as a more affordable way to satisfy a love for these witty, novelty, cast-iron replica works. In fact, reports indicate that even replicas are growing in value! Â Design Toscano offers a plethora of novelty mechanical banks to launch or supplement a proud collection.
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Overnight Delivery For an additional shipping charge we can ship most in-stock items overnight. (orders placed on Friday will not arrive until the following Monday)
Please contact us for a ship quote at sales@xoticbrands.com or call us at 1-657-229-2763.
Orders must be quoted and approved by 2:00 p.m. CST to ship that day (subject to credit card approval).