Antique Cast Iron Mechanical Head-Turning Owl Bank
Winning Bid $270.00
Bid History 20 Bids
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Location: BRG Greenwich
Item #: 73947
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Item Description
Antique cast iron mechanical head-turning owl bank, circa 1880 depicting a owl sitting on a log wth protruding branch.
The operation works by placing a coin on the top of the branch and press the thumb piece at the back, when the head of the owl turns, and the coin is deposited, after which the head moves back to it's former position.
Retains some of original grey chest, yellow claws, green foliage and yellow log sides.
Identifying marks: Pat'd No. 232628
Dimensions: 7 1/2" high, 3 7/8" wide and 3" deep.
Condition: mechanically good condition, however, MISSING round coin retainer. Paint losses consistent with age.
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