***Sorry Sold*** Rare Antique Antique 1879 JE Stevens Spise a Mule Cast Iron Mechanical Bank Black America

Rare Antique Antique 1879 JE Stevens Always Did 'Spise A Mule" Cast Iron Mechanical Bank Black Americana DL. I am pleased to offer this Antique 1879 J.E. Stevens "Always Did 'Spise A Mule" Cast Iron Mechanical Bank! This original bank is quite hilarious! Powered by an exceptional spring mechanism, the mule quickly spins and kicks the man sitting on the bench which in turn drops the coin into the bank! The top of the bank reads in raised lettering "Always Did 'Spise A Mule". This bank has the original bottom plates which is marked with a patent date of 1879, and has an original coin stopper with a 1875 patent date. This Antique J.E. Stevens Cast Iron Mechanical Bank is in great condition for its age, showing some mild paint loss across the pieces. The Paint is faded from age but really very good. The piece has a fantastic amount of the original paint left. The mechanical aspect of the bank works flawlessly, with the mule spin kicking and knocking the man over. Measures approx. 10-1/8" L x 3" W x 6" H Found in Mechanical Banks by Dan Morphy pg. 126 . $10 extra Applied to shipping for Insurance SA 2017 #5024