1286992

SINCLAIR Dinosaur BANK Bronze-finish VINTAGE #1286992

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SINCLAIR Dinosaur BANK Bronze-finish VINTAGE #1286992
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If you rode in or drove a car anytime from 1940 to 1970, you
recognize this fellow as the mascot and logo of Sinclair Oil. The
company made and distributed brontosaurus-themed items
through most of its history. If you live in the mountain states,
you are lucky to still see Sinclair stations (there's one at the
north entrance to Yellowstone National Park).
<p>Sinclair sponsored a dinosaur exhibit at the 1939 New York
Worlds Fair; fossil fuel is derived from Jurassic era organic
matter. This display, with its enormous animated brontosaurs,
was so popular that the company adopted the long dead lizard
as its mascot and logo.
<p>This is a cast metal coin bank with bronze finish. It
measures 9 inches long, 5-1/4 tall. It says sinclair between the
dinosaurs feet.
<p>Very Good overall condition. There is some wear to the
finish. We do not have the bottom, as seen in the photo. No
damage to metal. Sold as is.
<p>Circa mid 20th C.
<p>Please see our inventory for more banks and advertising
premiums, as well as antiques of all kinds.
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#: 2154bnk</td>
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<tr><td>Condition:See Description</td></tr>
<tr><td>Year:1950s</td></tr>
<tr><td>Country:United States</td></tr>
<tr><td>Maker:Sinclair</td></tr>
<tr><td>Height:5.25</td></tr>
<tr><td>Depth:2.25</td></tr>
<tr><td>Width:9</td></tr>
<tr><td>Weight:2</td></tr>
<tr><td>Title:SINCLAIR Dinosaur BANK Bronze-finish VINTAGE</td></tr>
<tr><td>Style:Brontosaurus</td></tr>

<tr><td>Type:Coin Bank</td></tr>
<tr><td>Location:Buffalo, NY</td></tr>
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