DETAILS
An antique painted cast iron mechanical coin bank. Insert a coin in the slot and lift the lever on the right side. The coin falls into the bank as the dog opens his mouth as if to bark. Release the lever and the dog closes his mouth.
COLOR(S)
Black, red, cream
PLACE OF ORIGIN
United States
PATTERN/MODEL
Watchdog Safe
MAKER
J. & E. Stevens Company (Cromwell, Connecticut, 1843-1950) | Founder(s): John and Elisha Stevens
MARKS
Stencil mark: PAT APPLIED FOR
PERIOD
Late 19th century
DATE
Circa 1890
DIMENSIONS
Width 4.5 Depth 4.25 Height 6 inches