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1950's "Teddy and the Bear" Mechanical Bank, Early Reproduction

Currency:USD Category:Collectibles Start Price:10.00 USD Estimated At:10.00 - 10,000.00 USD
1950's  Teddy and the Bear  Mechanical Bank, Early Reproduction
1950's "Teddy and the Bear Bank" (Teddy Roosevelt). It is an early reproduction (Taiwan) Cast Iron mechanical bank. These wonderful action packed penny banks originated in the late 1800?s. They were designed to teach kids that saving was fun. This penny bank is an authentic working reproduction of the original antique. Molds were skillfully made by professional craftsmen and hand cast like the originals. Then the bank was assembled and carefully decorated by hand. It measures approximately 9.75" Long x 3" Wide x 9.5" Tall and Weighs 5 lbs 5 oz. Teddy will shoot the coin into the tree knot but the bear will not spring down into the tree. Seemingly an easy fix with patience. The paint is in good condition and appropriate for age. Requires some patience to get the bear?s head back in the tree. Teddy?s head moves to allow for the recoil of the rifle when a coin is shot into the tree opening. COLLECTIBLE HUNTING BANKS AND CAST IRON TOYS