Bidspirit auction | Lion and Monkeys - Cast

Lion and Monkeys - Cast Iron Mechanical Bank - Double Peanut Tree Knot Variant. Made by the Kyser and Rex Company. Philadelphia, Pennsylvania - Circa 1880's. Made of Cast Iron. A mother and her infant evade the powerful jaws of the lion by scrambling up the bark of a tree. They placate his hunger by feeding him coins that drop from the adult monkey's right hand into his mouth. Works well. Part of the William Werbell Collection. Condition: Excellent Condition. Needs a cleaning. No key.