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"Magic Mouse" Mechanical Bank, Japan, circa 1964

Offered by: Clive Devenish Antiques

Description
For the mechanical bank and toy enthusiast, listed is a tin, lithographed and painted, all original 1960s mechanical bank made by the Yone Company of Japan (see image of logo on side panel). The company was founded in 1950 and is typical of the post war companies who produced outstanding children's toys. The action is unique, clever, and encourages saving money. With the bank wound (attached key wind on the underneath (see image); place a penny on the spot provided on top of the bank. The mouse dashes out of the grey shoe----chases the coin around the circle until it is deposited into the bank; and the mouse returns to his original hiding place waiting for another deposit. It works extremely well!

The bank is in excellent, all original condition, paint and lithography; and even comes with the original lithographed cardboard box it was sold in. The colors are bright; in red (sides), blue surface, and a dark grey mouse and shoe. Coins are removed by sliding the lever at the bottom to open the hinged coin trap (see image).
This example would please the most discerning collector because of its condition and original box.

Dimensions: 3 3/4" diameter x 2 3/8" high toy itself (with box slightly larger).

More Information

Origin:	Japan
Period:	1950-1979
Materials:	Tin, Painted.
Condition:	Excellent.
Creation Date:	1964
Styles / Movements:	Folk Art, Asian, Traditional
Incollect Reference #:	580970

Dimensions

W.	3.75 in;	H.	2.38 in;	D.	3.75 in;
W.	9.53 cm;	H.	6.05 cm;	D.	9.53 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.