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"Peg-Leg Beggar" Mechanical Bank, American, circa 1880

Creator: H.L. Judd Manufacturing Company
Offered by: Clive Devenish Antiques

Description
"Peg-leg Beggar" 19th century cast iron mechanical bank was probably inspired by the many disabled Civil War veterans begging for their subsistence. The bank was manufactured by the H.L. Judd Manufacturing Co. in Wallington, Connecticut, circa 1880. This particular example is in all original and very good condition, predominantly japanned, and hand painted with remnants of white paint to the hands and lapels. The japanning is over 95% complete and intact.

To operate;
place a coin in the hat on top of the lap of the man; he subtly will nod approvingly. To remove the coins undo the screw on the side of the bank and separate the two halves. A short video accompanies the listing.

Note: This bank is almost identical in appearance to the example referred to on page 36 of "The Bank Book" by Bill Norman published in 1984.

Dimensions: 3 9/16" deep x 2 1/8" wide x 5 1/8" high

I am a leading specialist in the field of antique mechanical coin banks, having been buying, selling, and examining these fine objects for more than 40 years. This experience makes me well qualified to analyze, evaluate, and guarantee the authenticity of original examples.
I am justly qualified to guarantee and present the authenticity of antique and vintage toys, banks, andother children's playthings; important considering the fakes and reproductions in the marketplace. My toys operate properly and are as stated and accurately described.

it would behoove an enterprising collector, dealer, or decorator to take advantage of the opportunity to buy as many of the vintage tin toys and banks that I have listed for sale; it would create an immediate quality collection, as most of these items came, either from a long time premium California collection or from my own shelves. It would take quite some time and effort to accumulate toys this clean, authentic, original, operable and in excellent condition.

Please see my other "bank" and toy listings.

More Information

Documentation:	Documented elsewhere (similar item)
Origin:	United States
Period:	19th Century
Materials:	Iron,Cast,Hand-Painted
Condition:	Good.
Styles / Movements:	Americana, Traditional
Incollect Reference #:	723489

Dimensions

W.	2.13 in;	H.	5.13 in;	D.	3.57 in;
W.	5.41 cm;	H.	13.03 cm;	D.	9.07 cm;

Message from Seller:

We are specialists in the field of antique mechanical coin banks. These rare and unique items were sold during the late 1800's and early 1900's to encourage and educate young children on the importance of saving money, with the majority of them having been made in America. We are leading experts in this field and one of the foremost dealers, having traded in mechanical banks since 1976.