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1920s Mechanical Bonzo Bank
Estimate:
CA$1,200 - CA$1,500
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CA$1,680
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German. 1920s. Tin litho Bonzo mechanical money bank inspired by comic dog. Press the lever to activate the tongue and eye movement. Place a coin on the tongue and raise the lever as the coin is deposited. This is the non-printed verse variant. Saalheimer & Strauss. Marked on reverse, "DRGM" and "double S" circle. Embossed "Germany" underneath. 7" x 3.5" x 2". Excellent. Extremely minor surface wear to the nose tip and edges. Est. $1200 - 1500. CODE-TOY