The James Gillespie Estate Soldiers & Cast Iron Toys Auction
Ferrosteel Mfg. Co. produced this nickel-plated cast iron World War I commemorative still bank circa 1919 in the form of a military artillery projectile. The cylindrical body features a vertical coin slot in the pointed nose cone, impressed block lettering reading "1 1/2" SHELL / BANK, " and a raised oval medallion depicting the United States Great Seal eagle clutching arrows and an olive branch. The circular base plate is stamped "Patent Appld For" and is secured by a single offset brass mounting screw. It measures approximately 8.25" H.
Condition: GOOD
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