Location: BRG Greenwich
Item #: 73949
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"The Bank features the figure of William Tell pointing his rifle at an apple on the head of his young son who stands in front of a castle tower. To operate ,cock the launcher and place a coin in front of it. This "loading" of the mechanism also causes William Tell's head to lower into a position that makes it appear he is taking aim at the apple. The boy’s right arm is pulled down bringing the apple to the top of his head. When the operator presses William Tell's right foot, the gun fires, and the coin shoots forward knocking the apple from the boy’s head as he raises his right arm. The coin is deposited inside the castle tower, ringing a bell, William Tell's head falls backwards in relief.
The William Tell Bank was patented in 1896 by Russell Frisbie and manufactured by J & E. Stevens for a several years. It remains one of the most popular mechanical banks ever produced."
Identifying marks: Patented June 23, 1896.
Dimensions: 10 1/2" long, 3 3/4" wide and 6 3/4" high.
Condition: Bank accepts coin, but aim is off and coin hits the top of the tower instead of the apple. Paint losses consistent with age. Missing stopper.
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| 290.00 | 03/07/2018 6:46 PM | |
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| 105.00 | 02/28/2018 12:30 PM | |
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| 90.00 | 02/23/2018 12:24 PM | |
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| 80.00 | 02/19/2018 12:17 PM | |
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| 46.00 | 02/18/2018 6:22 PM | |
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