Antique Cast Iron Mechanical Bank – “Uncle Sam” (c. 1886, Shepard Hardware Co.) Amber Beer Bottle Item Height: 280mm

Item Height: 280mm

to drive this unremarkable rural community into such frenzy

Displays well as part of a barware

Special Attributes: Vintage Paperback

double spout

Antique Cast Iron Mechanical Bank – “Uncle Sam” (c. 1886, Shepard Hardware Co.) Amber Beer Bottle Item Height: 280mmStep back into the late 19th and early 20th century with this cast iron mechanical bank featuring Uncle Sam. These banks were originally created to encourage children to save money in a fun and interactive way. When a coin is placed in Uncle Sams hand and a lever is pressed, he deposits the coin into his carpet bag. A classic and highly collectible mechanical cast iron bank, featuring Uncle Sam in top hat and tails, standing proudly on a plinth