Bidspirit auction | An Antique Cast Iron 'Artillery

An Antique Cast Iron 'Artillery Bank' Mechanical Coin Bank, Patented 1892 - An antique cast iron mechanical coin bank, identified as an ”Artillery Bank.” The bank features a soldier figure poised beside a mortar cannon, with a fortress-like structure to the left. The base is marked ”ARTILLERY BANK,” and the underside reveals a patent date of ”PAT. MAY 31 1892,” firmly placing its period in the late 19th century. The associated key is present and attached by a string. Length: 7.5 inches Height: 6.5 inches. Burns in-house shipping is available. Pick up is Wednesday, Oct. 29, from Noon to 7 pm at our gallery in Lancaster, Ohio 43130 or we will provide in-house shipping for this item. We will charge a $5 fee if you want to pick this lot up another day. Once packed up we will send you an invoice for shipping & handling. Shipping questions: shipping@burnsbid.com. Sales tax is collected on this auction. TL85