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Mechanical Bank "Lion and Two Monkeys" circa 1883

Offered by: Clive Devenish Antiques

Description
"Lion and Two Monkeys" cast iron mechanical bank was manufactured in 1883 by the Kyser and Rex Company in Frankford, Pennsylvania.

This particular example is all original with no repairs and no repaint. This is especially significant since this bank is, more often than not, found with a replaced baby monkey. This variation with the single peanut shaped knot on the tree is the more rare of the two variations (the other being a tree with two peanut shaped knots).

The bank measures 9-1/16" long x 8-1/2" high.

It operates as follows:
place a penny on the right hand of the bottom monkey on the tray provided;
press down on the lever behind and at the base of the tree. The baby monkey pops up to watch as the bottom monkey drops her arm, and the penny slides into the waiting lion's mouth which opens simultaneously.

More Information

Origin:	United States
Period:	19th Century
Materials:	Cast Iron.
Condition:	Excellent.
Creation Date:	Circa 1883.
Styles / Movements:	Folk Art, Americana, Traditional
Incollect Reference #:	118603

Dimensions

W.	9.07 in;	H.	8.5 in;	D.	3.75 in;
W.	23.04 cm;	H.	21.59 cm;	D.	9.53 cm;

Message from Seller:

We are specialists in the field of antique mechanical coin banks. These rare and unique items were sold during the late 1800's and early 1900's to encourage and educate young children on the importance of saving money, with the majority of them having been made in America. We are leading experts in this field and one of the foremost dealers, having traded in mechanical banks since 1976.

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