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Cast Iron Speaking Dog Mechanical Bank.

Currency:USD Category:Collectibles / Banks, Registers & Vending Start Price:200.00 USD Estimated At:800.00 - 1,200.00 USD
Cast Iron Speaking Dog Mechanical Bank.
Manufactured by J. & E. Stevens and Company, designed by Charles Shepard and Peter Adams and patented October 20, 1885. The coin is placed in a plate held by the girl. The thumb piece is pressed upon, when the girl's arm moves quickly and deposits the coin through a trap door in the bench that opens to receive it. At the same time the dog opens and close his mouth as if "speaking" and also wags his tail. Condition (Excellent).