$326
Cast Iron "Stump Speaker" Mechanical Bank, manufactured by the Shepard Hardware Co. , Buffalo, New York, c. 1886, the bank activated by placing a coin in the figure's hand and pressing the button, lowering the figure's jaw and arm, dropping the coin into a satchel, (paint losses, loss on foot), ht. 9 3/4 in. much of the paint is worn off, front portion of his left-facing foot is missing, mechanics work but is sluggish.
Auctioneer:
Skinner
Date:
2008-02-17