BEEHIVE 1892 “ECONOMY ACCUMULATES WEALTH” MECHANICAL BANK WITH RARE KEY.
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Nickel plated cast iron designed by Arthur Golton. 6.75x6.75x6.75” tall overall elaborate design w/high relief text and scroll work. This is store sold version; most of these seen are from specific actual banks and have their imprint cast on one side. Bank comes w/ unusual 7-1/8” long rod w/rectangular opening on one end for use as key. Bank functions by turning beehive until coin drops into pre-determined slots 1,2,3 or 4. Interior of bank contains original cardboard containers to hold coins. Scattered lt. wear and aging. Fine. Works. Superb design.
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