Vintage Milking Cow Mechanical Bank by Book of Knowledge


Item Number: 361

Time Left: CLOSED

Online Close: Dec 10, 2013 1:00 PM EST

Bid History: 7 bids - Item Sold!

Description

Saving can be fun!  That was the point of these mechanical banks designed to entertain children while encouraging thriftiness.  The original banks were produced in the late 1800's and these reproductions produced using the same processes were made in the 1950's and 1960's.  The bank is made from cast iron, bottom bears the mark  "Reproduced From Original Collection of The Book Of Knowledge."  The mechanics of the cow kicking over the pail of milk and the milk man are functional; original paint is faded.  A bit of whimsy from another era.


Details:  Cast iron bank with functional mechanics; original paint is faded.  Measures 9 1/2" long and 5" tall at the highest point. Bottom marked "Reproduced From Original Collection of The Book Of Knowledge." 

Special Instructions

Price is based on item pick-up at the NRWA River Resource Center located at 592 Main Street in Groton, MA.  Shipping is available upon request; buyer is responsible for additional costs of shipping and handling.

Donated by

Stacey Chilcoat