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Cast Iron "Jolly Nigger" Mechanical Bank

Currency:USD Category:Collectibles / Cultures & Ethnicities Start Price:51.00 USD Estimated At:200.00 - 400.00 USD
Cast Iron  Jolly Nigger  Mechanical Bank
<B>Cast Iron "Jolly Nigger" Mechanical Bank.</B></I> Good patina and in working condition. The lever on the back moves his arm to slide the coin in his mouth and his eyes roll back in his head. This fellow has a big broad smile and is very much of the period. Wear to the bank's original paint is consistent with normal use. The bank measures 5.25" x 6.5". It is mechanically sound and overall in very good condition. The back reads, "Jolly Nigger Bank, Pat. Mar. 14'82". This is an obvious "crossover" collectible with great appeal to collectors of toys, banks, and Black Americana items.<BR><BR><b>Shipping:</b> Bottles, Jars & Containers (<a target="_blank" href="http://www.heritageauctions.com/common/shipping.php">view shipping information</a>)