Burns March Gallery Auction
Lot 9382:
Description
A late 19th-century mechanical coin bank manufactured by J. & E. Stevens, identified as the Artillery Bank. The object is constructed of cast iron and features a standing soldier figure in uniform positioned behind a mortar-style cannon. The cannon is oriented toward a square tower with a textured, stone-patterned surface that serves as the coin receptacle. The base is prominently embossed with the title ARTILLERY BANK and retains visible traces of red and green polychrome paint. The underside reveals the internal mechanical components and a circular coin trap. A cast patent date of MAY 31 1892 is visible on the bottom plate.
Length: 8 inches Burns in-house shipping is available. Pick up is Friday, March 27 from 10 am to 4 pm at our gallery in Lancaster, Ohio 43130 or we will provide in-house shipping for this item. We will charge a $5 fee if you want to pick this lot up another day. Once packed up we will send you an invoice for shipping & handling. Shipping questions: [email protected]. Sales tax is collected on this auction. AB297
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