#300

American Cast Iron Mechanical Bank "Uncle Sam" by Shepard & Adams
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$550
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11" (28 cm.) The cast iron figure of Uncle Sam, based on Thomas Nast drawing of 1877, is standing upon the base with raised eagle design and the words "Uncle Sam"; he holds a green cast iron umbrella in his left hand and a cast iron satchel with raised lettering U.S. is at his feet. When a coin is placed in his hand, and the lever pushed, he lowers his hand to drop the coin in the satchel which opens up; meanwhile his beard wags up and down. Very good/excellent, mechanism is complete and functioning, painted finish is original albeit with some rubs and fading. American, circa 1886, Shepard & Adams.