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I Always Did 'Spise A Mule Mechanical Bank

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I Always Did 'Spise A Mule Mechanical Bank
<B>"I Always Did 'Spise A Mule" Mechanical Bank - Jockey</B></I> made by J. & E. Stevens Co., Cromwell, CT, circa 1879. The jockey holds the coin in his mouth. When the lever is pressed the mule kicks forward and the jockey is thrown over the head of the mule while the coin is thrown from the jockey’s mouth into the receptacle. <I>From the William Esser Collection.<BR></B></I><BR><B>Condition</B></I>: Wear to the Jockey's hat, otherwise very little wear. Working. Excellent - Mint (95%). Size: 7.5" Tall.<BR><BR><b>Shipping:</b> Miscellaneous Collectibles, Larg (<a target="_blank" href="http://www.heritageauctions.com/common/shipping.php">view shipping information</a>)