Cast Iron "CHIEF BIG MOON" Original..Pristine+.. Mechanical Bank..Antique Toy

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Tonight I am listing an antique original cast iron Mechanical Bank. The bank is being listed with no reserve. This is the "CHIEF BIG MOON" Mechanical Bank designed by Charles Bailey and manufactured by the J.& E. Stevens Co. There are no cracks or breaks. The bank is in fantastic condition and retains much of the original paint which is bright and vibrant. This is truly a superb example of the "Chief Big Moon" Bank. It is one of the most entertaining and interesting of the mechanical banks as their action parts are often concealed and nothing is apparent as to what exactly the bank does. "Chief Big Moon" is an outstanding example of the clever ingenious design work of Charles Bailey. The bank was patented on August 8, 1899 and assigned to the J.& E. Stevens Co. You won't see a better "Chief Big Moon" bank anywhere. Originally it was called the "Indian Camp Bank".To operate, first prepare the bank by moving the frog under the pond. Then, place a coin in front of the pond in the slot provided. Press the lever, which is somewhat hidden, and the frog springs from under the lake toward the fish. However, the Squaw lifts up the fish away from the frog. The coin meantime has been automatically deposited inside the bank. The weight of the lake top, which acts as a trap door, holds the spring balanced mechanism of the frog in place. As mentioned, read more

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