The Brian "Fabio" Filiberto Estate Pt. 2
Punch & Judy cast iron mechanical bank, circa 1885, made by Shepard Hardware Company. This is the small letter variation of the three styles produced. The bank shows a painted street theater scene with Punch swinging a club at Judy. Pulling the round plunger on the right side makes Judy turn forward and Punch raise his club. A coin placed in Judy’s tray is deposited when the small lever under the plunger is pressed, causing Judy to turn toward Punch as he lowers his club and the coin drops into the bank. Money is removed by unscrewing the base plate, which on this example is a reproduction. The pediment reads "PUNCH AND JUDY BANK, " and the coin box plate is inscribed “BUFFALO. N.Y.–U.S.A. / PAT’D IN U.S. JULY 15. 84 / AND JULY 22. 84. / R’D IN ENGLAND / NO. 10423.” This bank retains all original paint and measures approximately 7.5" H.
Condition: GOOD
Dimensions: 12 x 12 x 12 in
Weight: 7 lb
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