Bidspirit auction | Chief Big Moon Bank

Chief Big Moon Bank - Base Finished with Metallic Colors. Made by the J. & E. Stevens Company. Cromwell, Connecticut - Circa 1899. As an isolated example, the Chief Big Moon bank patently illustrates Charles Bailey's prodigious talent as a toy designer. It was extremely popular with children, instantly becoming one of J. & E. Stevens all-time best sellers. And it still remains one of Bailey' most enduring masterpieces. The current offering furnishes the lucky buyer with an absolutely electrifying & dazzling example of the Chief Big Moon bank. To properly operate the Chief Big Moon bank, one must start by carefully tucking the frog out of sight beneath the pond's surface. Then place a penny in the groove found in front of the Indian's folded thighs. Pushing the lever results in the frog jumping from his hiding place beneath the water. The frog tries in vain to snatch the fish that the young brave cooks for his dinner. However, with each playing of the bank, the Indian reacts quickly enough to raise the fish away from the giant frog's greedy clutches. Condition: Near Mint Condition.