“Peg-Leg Beggar” Mechanical Bank, American, circa 1880

To operate;
place a coin in the hat on top of the lap of the man; he subtly will nod approvingly. To remove the coins undo the screw on the side of the bank and separate the two halves. A short video accompanies the listing.

Note: This bank is almost identical in appearance to the example referred to on page 36 of “The Bank Book” by Bill Norman published in 1984.

Dimensions: 3 9/16″ deep x 2 1/8″ wide x 5 1/8″ high

I am a leading specialist in the field of antique mechanical coin banks, having been buying, selling, and examining these fine objects for more than 40 years. This experience makes me well qualified to analyze, evaluate, and guarantee the authenticity of original examples.
I am justly qualified to guarantee and present the authenticity of antique and vintage toys, banks, andother children’s playthings; important considering the fakes and reproductions in the marketplace. My toys operate properly and are as stated and accurately described.

it would behoove an enterprising collector, dealer, or decorator to take advantage of the opportunity to buy as many of the vintage tin toys and banks that I have listed for sale; it would create an immediate quality collection, as most of these items came, either from a long time premium California collection or from my own shelves. It would take quite some time and effort to accumulate toys this clean, authentic, original, operable and in excellent condition.

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