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Shepard Hardware Co. Jonah and the Whale Mechanical Bank
Estimate:
CA$300 - CA$500
Sold
CA$400
Live Auction
Music Machines, Toys & Advertising
Size
5.25" H x 10.25" W x 3.75" D
Category
Description
Place a coin on Jonah's head and press lever. The boat tosses Jonah forward as if to throw him overboard. The whale opens his mouth and the coin slides off of Jonah's head into the whale's mouth. The weight of the coin causes the whale's mouth to bounce up and down for a few seconds. From the Tanenbaum Collection. Painted cast iron. In working order. The stern of the boat is damaged and missing a piece. The trap is missing as well. The bank exhibits a lot of wear and moderate to heavy paint loss over much of the surface. American (Buffalo, NY. , USA). Jul. 15, 1890 Patent. 5.25" H x 10.25" W x 3.75" D. CODE-BAN
