DETAILS
This antique American cast iron mechanical coin bank is regarded as the first patented mechanical bank.
COLOR(S)
Red, yellow, blue, cream
PLACE OF ORIGIN
United States
PATTERN/MODEL
Halls Excelsior Bank | Designer: John Hall, (Watertown, Massachusetts)
MAKER
J. & E. Stevens Company (Cromwell, Connecticut, 1843-1950) | Founder(s): John and Elisha Stevens
MARKS
Cast label (front): Halls Excelsior Bank
PERIOD
Late 19th century
DATE
Circa 1869
DIMENSIONS
Width 4 Depth 3.75 Height 6.25 inches