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Elephant Mechanical Banks, Lot of Two

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Item Details

Description

Early 20th century. A group of two elephant cast iron mechanical banks, including:

one Hubley (American) elephant pull-tail bank. Click trunk into position with coin in slot, and pull tail to release trunk and deposit coin; ht. 5.5, wd. 8.5, dp. 2.5 in.;

and one "Jumbo" elephant bank, marked with name and Made in Canada on sides. Place coin on elephant's trunk and pull tail lever to move trunk and deposit into the head; ht. 4.5, wd. 7, dp. 2.5 in.

Condition

Hubley has spots of paint loss and wear, could use a cleaning.
"Jumbo" has paint loss to tusks and wear.

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Elephant Mechanical Banks, Lot of Two

Name: Elephant Mechanical Banks, Lot of Two
SKU: 58969322
Price: 550 USD
Availability: InStock

Estimate $200 - $400

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Starting Price $100

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