DETAILS
An antique painted cast iron mechanical coin bank modelled as a bull dog seated on a chest, with a blanket at his seat and a thick cast iron studded collar around his neck. His tail acts as a lever for opening his mouth, tucking his head into his collar, and then receiving the coin.
PLACE OF ORIGIN
United States
PATTERN/MODEL
Bulldog | Designer: James H. Bigalow
MAKER
J. & E. Stevens Company (Cromwell, Connecticut, 1843-1950) | Founder(s): John and Elisha Stevens
MARKS
Labelled (side): Bull Dog Bank.
PERIOD
Late 19th century
DATE
Circa 1890
DIMENSIONS
Width 3.25 Depth 5.5 Height 8 inches
CONDITION
Note: some traces of old paint. With coin cover trap door.
Part of single owner collection of over (60) mechanical banks.