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Two German Lithographed Tin "Spar-Automat" Candy Dispenser Banks
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6" (15 cm.) Of lithographed tin,the candy dispensers were toy-sized version of the store candy dispensers presented by chocolatiers. Designed for home use and to inspire the saving of pennies in order to purchase more candy,the child could put a coin in the bank and receive a small candy. These two examples still have coins in the banks,and decorated with wonderful images of children from the 1920s and 1930s. Excellent condition. Germany,circa 1930.