German Lead Donkey Penny Bank Hinged Head Killarney Ir.

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Antique Lead DonkeyWith Hinged Head and Gray Saddle Penny Bank From Germany Killarney Lakes Souvenir For Your Penny Bank Collection Details Description: Antique and rather scarce very nice penny bank. The bank which is made of lead, was most likely made in Germany and depicts a donkey with its head tilted to the right and having a rectangular red saddle blanket with a gray saddle. The donkey has a hinged head which would be secured to the body with a latch. Unfortunately, the hook that latches the head is broken but we believe it can be fixed. This bank was produced in Germany during the late 1800s and early 1900s. It is very well preserved and shows the details of the hair, eyes, mouth, ears and hoofs. It shows a red squared blanket under a gray saddle. The gray saddle has written on it "From Killarney Lakes" presumably in Ireland. This is a very nice piece with great details and colors and is very well preserved with minimum loss of paint. The donkey itself is gray colored with brown highlights showing the hair. His eyes are orangish-yellow with dark pupils, the squared saddle blanket is red and has an off-white border with an off-white belt holding it in place, and the donkey's mouth is highlighted with orangish paint. The inside of the piece is silvery in color as you would expect lead to be. The coin slot is on top of the saddle on the donkey's back. This is a very nice looking penny or coin bank in very good condition. Please see page 85 in Andy and Susan Moor's Book "The Penny Bank Book: Collecting Still Banks" Published by Schiffer Books in 1984, for a photo of a similar example. Please view photos as they are part and parcel of our description. Date: Late 1800s to early 1900s. Origin: Germany. Size: The bank measures 5 1/2" long, 1 3/4" at its widest point and is 4 3/4" at its highest point. The piece weighs about half a pound. Maker: Uncertain. Marks: Unmarked as to the maker. Written on it "From Killarney Lakes". Distinguishing Characteristics - Most Interesting About The Piece: A nice piece to add to your collection. Condition: The bank is in very good condition. It has no chips, cracks, or breaks. The hinge may have been re-soldered as is the broken hook that latches the head closed. It has minimum loss of paint around the back right hoof, at the edge of the red saddle blanket, the off-white belt, and a various spots on the body all of which can be seen in the photos. Please view photos to appreciate beauty and condition of this great piece. In Closing: This is a great penny bank which would make a nice addition to your collection. Our Guarantee Please view our 100% positive feedback and . We guarantee the authenticity, description and condition of the items we sell. We will refund your purchase price if not completely satisfied. Shipping and Handling Buyer pays for careful shipping & handling based on Zip Code. Contact us for international shipping rates Payment due within 10 days from the end of the auction. A NOTE ABOUT SHIPPING CHARGES: In an effort to avoid misunderstandings we have always provide our customers with information about the expected cost of shipping and handling for each item, in our ads. Thus these charges should not come as a surprise and as a buyer you implicitly agree to them when you place your bid. We would also like to remind our wonderful customers that shipping cost is more than just the cost of postage. In order to safely ship an item we need to obtain packaging materials, tape, and other supplies. We Want You Back! Please My Other Auctions International Buyers are Welcome Here such as Currency Converter, Customs, Shipping, Payment Information and Other Useful Links read more

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