1888 Trick Dog & Clown Mechanical Bank
(Item: 1618J)

This wonderful 1888 trick dog & clown six part mechanical bank by Shepard Hardware is in excellent original working condition. On a scale of one to ten, we rate the paint a 7, but you be the judge by the pictures. The paint on the clowns nose, hat & right hand are more worn than the other parts. The patent date, July 31, 1888, is embossed on the underside of the base (see picture). The dimensions of this cast iron bank are 7 1/2" tall, 8 3/4" long, and 2 7/8" wide. There is no key to open the coin trap. This is a great bank to hoard those hard earned pennies in!

1888 Shephard's Hardware "Trick Dog" Mechanical Bank

Right side view.

Back view. The paint of the bank has not been touched up or repaired. We estimate the paint to be 65-70% complete, with wear to the clown, dog, and barrel.

Left side view. The hoop is not quite round.

The bank still has the complete money trap on the bottom, but it has no key.

The patent date is July 31, 1888, and it is on the bottom of the bank.

Dimensions are: 8 3/4" long, 2 7/8" wide, and 7 1/2" tall.

The bank does still work. This is a great bank to hoard those hard earned pennies in!

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