Cast iron coin mechanical Bank

This item was manufactured by Shepherd hardware company in New York. Patent March 14, 1882. Sheppard was the company to make these banks and only made them for 10 years the original bank when you put the coin in his hand and press the lever, he deposits the coin into his mouth while the eyes roll back very high vintage condition with original paint, no cracks or brakes some minor paint loss due to its age of 144 years. Heavy cast-iron construction man with red buttoned down shirt and bowtie.

Has original flat screw back bottom plate has original Allen wrench nut. This is in great collectable working condition. Size is 5 1/2 inches in length and height is 6 1/2 inches.